The Hero of Fort Sumter – Patrolman Peter Hart
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 […]
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The Career of Italian Squad Detective Michael Mealli
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 […]
What’s the Deal With; The “Genesis” of the NYPD’s Police Chaplains
Background Police Commissioner (PC) Theodore A. Bingham, also known and referred to as “General Bingham,” served as PC of the Police Department of the City […]
“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 […]
“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. […]
The Early History of Police Aviation in New York City – Part 2
Click here to read Part 1 of this multi-part essay then return to this article. The War in Europe; National Defense Preparedness Drove Change As […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The Rich History of the NYPD’s “Lost” 13th Precinct Station-houses in Today’s NYPD 7th Precinct
Introduction: There are dozens of “lost” police precinct station-houses throughout the five boroughs that comprise today’s Greater City of New York. The term “lost,” in […]
The Early History of Police Aviation in New York City – Part 1
Introduction Prior to the Great War (1914-1918) the Police Department of the City of New York (PDNYC) adopted, for only a decade, the use of […]
“What’s the Deal With; the Creation of the Inspection Districts”
One thing for certain is that in the latter half of the nineteenth century few, if any, changes in the Police Department of the City […]