Detective John E. Roberts – A “Negro” Detective’s Heroic, Historic Career
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 […]
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“Everybody Loves a Parade!” A Snapshot of the Tradition of Annual Police Parades in NYC – The 1901 Parade
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. […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The NYPD’s Tradition of Hosting Christmas Celebrations for Needy Children & Families?
As is the case with many of the selfless and benevolent undertakings performed by New York City’s Finest, the history behind the tradition of addressing […]
“What’s the Deal:” With the History of Police Communications in New York City? Part 1- The Pre-Voice Radio Era
Introduction Methods of communicating over any distance remained unchanged for several millennia. The choices over the years were limited and ranged from: pictographs on cave […]
“What’s the Deal With:” Gleason’s 1854 Illustration of the Police Uniforms & Fire-Style Helmets?
A question from a fan regarding uniforms and equipment worn and used by police officers in the City of New York was received. The answer […]
The Creation & Evolution of the NYPD’s Medal of Honor? New Facts Revealed!
What’s the Deal With: The Creation & Evolution of the NYPD’s “Medal of Honor?” New Facts Revealed! Introduction and Background The Medal of Honor (MOH) […]
Lineage of the NYPD’s 66th Precinct, Borough Park, Brooklyn
Prior to the redistricting of existing precincts in the vicinity of Borough Park, Brooklyn to form a separate precinct in order to better serve the […]
NYC’s Fifth Avenues Traffic Squad Signal Tower System – State of the Art for the 1920s
In the 1920s, Fifth Avenue in NYC was the first avenue to receive Traffic Towers in an effort to control traffic. The original towers (1922) […]
From Serving & Protecting a City to Serving & Fighting for One’s Country; One Patrolman & Soldier’s Representative Story of Heroism and Remembrance
“Fidelis Usque Ad Mortem“or “Faithful Unto Death“ The Slogan of The Police Department of the City of New York The following was released in 2016 & has […]
The Lost Tributes of the NYPD – Memorial Tablet, Flag of Honor, Police Arlington Burial Site
This article was released during the month of May in recognition of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which falls on Sunday, May 15th and the […]
The Lost History of the PDNY’s Junior Police Force? Their Story Has Never Been Told!
A century ago, the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) had within its ranks a officially sanctioned force known as the “Junior […]
“What’s the Deal:” With The First Use of the Current Style “Patrolman’s” Shield in the NYPD?
When researching the history of the Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD/PDNY) information is sometimes found that contradicts that which has been […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The Early Enforcement of Automobile Traffic Laws by the PDNY Motorcycle Officers?
This installment of “The Deal” will provide detailed information about the first motorcycles purchased by the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY). […]