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 […]
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“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 […]
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 […]
What’s the Deal With: The History of the Use of Whistles by NYC’s Police
The history of those who policed New York City over the centuries and their use of this seemingly minor piece of equipment, carried today by […]
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 […]
New York Policemen; Thirty Years Ago & Now” (From 1877 – 1907 That Is!)
Note: The following was transcribed by the Author from an image of an old newspaper that was mounted on cardboard. “NEW YORK POLICEMEN THIRTY YEARS […]
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) […]
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 Use of the Command Post Flag & Lanterns Used by the NYPD in the Last Century?
There are few examples of the green colored “Command Post” flags and lanterns that were utilized a century ago by the Police Department of the […]
“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 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, […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The First Permanent Roundsman and Detective Sergeant Ranks in the NYPD?
Much has been written about the life of William S. “Big Bill” Devery who rose through the ranks of the Police Department of the City […]
“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). […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The First Enforcement of Automobile Traffic Laws by the NYPD
In “Issue 1” of “The Deal,” Police Officers Benjamin Mallam and Eugene Casey from the Police Department of the City of New York’s (PDNY) “Central […]
“What’s the Deal With:” The First New York City Police Car?
The vehicles of today’s Police Department of the City of New York (PDNY or NYPD) are painted in a distinct blue and white paint scheme […]