The History of Policing in the City of New York

The History of Policing in the City of New York

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The Hero of Fort Sumter – Patrolman Peter Hart

July 8, 2022 Administrator 0

Introduction: This is the story of the heroic action of a New York City (NYC) Police Officer who was a veteran soldier. His name was […]

The Career of Italian Squad Detective Michael Mealli

September 4, 2018 Administrator 0

Background Debates on immigration and concerns about admitting criminals into this country have existed for centuries. During each period of immigration, the police dealt with […]

Detective John E. Roberts – A “Negro” Detective’s Heroic, Historic Career

September 30, 2017 Administrator 0

In the history of policing in the City of New York there have been countless men and women whose acts of bravery and valor have […]

“Everybody Loves a Parade!” A Snapshot of the Tradition of Annual Police Parades in NYC – The 1901 Parade

July 21, 2017 Administrator 0

The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) had a long tradition of holding annual parades. The purpose of the parades was two-fold. […]

A Brief History of the Mounted Police Association of Greater New York, Inc. & Ban of Honorary Members of Police Associations

May 13, 2017 Administrator 0

  In the first decade of the twentieth century, The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) permitted the formation of its first […]

The History of Police Communications in New York City – Part 3 -Post WWII Two-Way Radio Communications

February 8, 2017 Administrator 0

Introduction: Parts 1 and 2 of this three part series, covered a myriad of technologies used for communication, some of which co-existed for decades. Part […]

New Book Review: Undisclosed Files of the Police; Cases from the Archives of the NYPD, from 1831 to the Present

September 21, 2016 Administrator 0

UPDATE: On September 28, 2016, a “book launch” was held at the Mysterious Book Shop, 58 Warren St., NYC. Hundreds of guests, including several high-ranking […]

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