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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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, […]
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 […]
The PDNYC Honor Legion’s World War I Ambulance Driven by Det. Sgt. Martin S. Owens
Introduction: NYC – 1917 – Acting Detective Sergeant Martin Owens, age 33, the son of a policeman, assigned to the Automobile Squad at police HQ, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Newly Discovered Information on the History of the NYPD’s Department Flag
The history and symbolism of the present Department Flag of the Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD) has been covered extensively in documents/websites […]