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 Short-lived Uniform Button Known as the “Murphy Button”
Introduction On January 1, 1898, the Consolidation Act took effect and gave New York City (NYC) control of the various towns, villages, cities and other […]
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 […]
What’s the Deal With;” The Legendary Career of Maximillian F. Schmittberger – Part 2 of 2 – “The Bright Side”
“That men may rise on stepping-stones of their dead selves to higher things.” – Unknown Poet’s “Truth” Introduction Part 1 of this two part article […]
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 […]
1948 – A Night on the Beat with Patrolman James W. Murphy, 23rd Precinct
Originally printed on June 21, 1948 by LIFE Magazine This article takes you through a tour with Ptl. Murphy, […]
What’s the Deal?; Freemasonry & the PDNY; The Police Square Club of the City of New York
Many notable police officers and officials of thePolice Department of the City of New York (NYPD) were Freemasons. This post will serve as a starting […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
A Brief History of the Mounted Police Association of Greater New York, Inc. & Ban of Honorary Members of Police Associations
In the first decade of the twentieth century, The Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) permitted the formation of its first […]
Brooklyn’s 94th Precinct & Station-house – Helped “Launch” the Civil War! ;)
On January 1, 1898, the City of Brooklyn, along with various other towns and villages and their respective police departments, were consolidated into the City […]
April 14, 1972 – The Harlem Muslim Mosque Incident – Justice for Ptl. Cardillo Pending to this Day!
The original purpose of this short post was to provide a link to the official Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY) “Report […]
The History of Police Communications in New York City – Part 3 -Post WWII Two-Way Radio Communications
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 […]
“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 […]