Boston police patch history

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Alexander Urtula died on the day of his college graduation. Inyoung You is will face 2. Haley Cornell , Patch Staff. During the year under the direction of Marshal Tukey, the Police Department was reorganized. The force numbered 22 during the day, and 8 night officers. The former on duty from eight a. Detailed throughout the city, reporting to the Marshal at eight a. June 5, Ship fever raging at Deer Island; large Police force detailed there.

Night Policeman James S. Kimball narrowly escaped the same fate at the hands of burglars. May 2, Marshal Tukey fined for fast driving. June 16, General order to complain for all persons smoking in the streets. December 27, The Police number 22 day officers, 20 night officers, and 9 specials for Sunday. A Police Clerk appointed. There are 50 Police Officers, Watchmen, the beat of each man averaging over a mile. City Marshal has one Deputy City Marshal, one clerk, one superintendent hacks, one superintendent trucks, one superintendent of swill, and one superintendent for intelligence.

April 23, Police raid on Ann Street resulted in the arrest of bipeds, who were punished for piping, fiddling, dancing, drinking, and attending crimes. Gilbert Nurse, Esq. January 1, Gilbert Nurse, Chief of Police, with two deputies, the usual number of office men, and 52 day patrolmen.

No night police. This badge is designed to be worn on the left lapel of the coat. They were furnished with row boats, and armed with Colt's revolvers. December 29, James Barry who served 14 years as Captain of the Watch resigned his office.

William K. Jones was appointed new Captain of the Watch. Captain 2 Lieutenants 33 Patrolmen Station No. Captain 2 Lieutenants 23 Patrolmen Station No. Captain 2 Lieutenants 24 Patrolmen Station No. October 23, 2nd Issue badge introduced; Silver octagon with an attached five-point star with the words "Boston Police" and rank if required. April 9, Mayor Jerome Van Crowninshield Smith required the Chief of Police to report the "name, age, nativity, residence, time of residence in Boston, former occupation of each member of the department, or applicant for office, and to keep a copy of said list in his office.

April 9, Daniel J. An Assistant Clerk is appointed this year. March 30, 25 year veteran Deputy Chief Hezekiah Earl passed away.

The Police Force numbers men. A City Prison created at the court house and a Superintendent appointed. October 18, Police Officer Ezekiel W. Hodsdon murdered by two burglars in East Boston while attempting their arrest. August, Police Telegraph is established. November 1, Police uniform created. Blue coat, police buttons, blue pants, and a black vest, dress coat for Chief and Captains, and frock coat for Deputy and Patrolmen.

February 28, Sergeants of Police appointed, two to each station, except the Harbor Police. A new station house for No. A Captain of Detectives appointed. A sailboat is purchased for use by the Harbor Police. April 15, Civil War begins. Josiah L. Amee, Chief of Police. Rogue's picture-gallery created. March 1, Boston Police Relief Associated established, it was dissolved by the members within a year. Police Force increased to men. December New Station House No. The role of the police expanded with the introduction of the automobile.

Duties now included regulating motor vehicle traffic. Officers would also remove unruly passengers from streetcars. The department bought its first patrol car in and its first patrol wagon in In later years, police would use motorcycles to deal with ever-increasing traffic. Today, the Boston Police Department looks to be a reflection of the diverse and culturally rich environments it serves with:.

The Boston Police Department is committed to neighborhood policing. We know that officers and the community share responsibility to ensure safe, secure, and livable neighborhoods.

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