NYC Patrolman Peter Hart – His Civil War Act of Valor Inspired National Anthem!
Introduction: This is the story of the heroic action of New York City (NYC) police officer, Patrolman Peter Hart, who was a veteran soldier, and […]
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Early New York City Police “Badges” & Emblems of Office – 1800-1845
Introduction: Ask a police historian or collector when the earliest police badge was issued in the City of New York and he/she will likely tell […]
The History of Policing on Brooklyn’s Coney Island
In April 2018, a well-known and long-established badge collector contacted NYPDHistory and requested that research be conducted regarding several police shields in his collection. After […]
1984 – The Year the NYPD Introduced Small Computing to the Job
1984 – Only 34 years ago. – The #NYPD first introduced “new technologies” that allowed officers the rapid retrieval of data and the ability to […]
“What’s the Deal With;” The Legendary Career of Maximillian F. Schmittberger – Part 1 of 2 – “The Dark Side”
Introduction In the history of the policing of City of New York (NYC), there are few “legends” whose careers are more colorful and interesting than […]
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 […]
“What’s the Deal With;” The History of the Central Park Police Force?
The Grandest Park in the World In August 1853, the New York State (NYS) Legislature, and the New York City (NYC) Common Council took action […]
A Civil War Veteran’s Rise Through the Ranks of the PDNY to Lead the Department; Peter Conlin’s Clean Record & Career
In the preceding blog post the post-Civil War career of Captain Edward Carpenter, whose career was tainted by a conviction for bribery in an era […]
A Nineteenth Century Police Captain’s Rise and Fall; Captain Edward Carpenter
Edward Carpenter’s career in the post-Civil War Police Department of the City of New York is one of many examples in a study of an […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The History of the NYPD ESU’s Department Ambulance?
On May 22, 1920, the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) was the recipient of a generous donation made by the members […]
The History of Police Communications in New York City -Part 2 – The Pre-WWII Era of Voice Radio Communications
Introduction: Part 1 (Click Here to Read Part 1) of this three part article, ended at the advent of the era of the Police Department […]
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 […]
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) is […]
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 […]
New Book Review: Undisclosed Files of the Police; Cases from the Archives of the NYPD, from 1831 to the Present
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 […]
1934 PC Valentine Orders Cops to “Draw Quick, Shoot Quick & Straight” & to “Muss-Up” Gangsters
The post Word War I Era was a violent & deadly time in New York and other cities. Driven by the criminal gangs associated with […]
The Lost Tributes of the NYPD – The Flag of Honor, The WWI Memorial Tablet, & The Police Arlington Statue
Dedication: This article is dedicated to the men and women who serve/served as law enforcement officers across this country; those who do/did “double-duty” in 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 Presentation of the Automobile Club of America Medal in the NYPD?
The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) has a long history of issuing various medals to its officers for acts of bravery, […]