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[Image of an aluminum training knife used for APD defensive training, 1980s]

Photograph of an aluminum training knife that was used at the Arlington Police Department Training Center in the mid 1980s. A brief description is placed below the knife that states: "Knife used in defensive training."

Date: [2001..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD Awards Statue presented to annual award recipients and retirees]

Photograph of an Arlington Police Department Awards Statue presented to annual award recipients and retirees. The statue is a bronze policeman in uniform standing on a wooden pedestal.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD badge with mourning cover and a police Medal Of Honor medalian]

Photograph of a display of an Arlington Police badge with a mourning cover and a Police Medal Of Honor medalian from the American Police Hall of Fame. The badge shows a black cloth strip placed over the center of the badge. The display reads, "BADGE COVER. Worn in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. Cover is traditionally worn from the time of death until 2400 hours after the funeral." The badge cover and medal are both in honor of fallen officers.

Date: 20uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD Chaplain Super Bowl badge, 2011]

Photograph of an Arlington Police Super Bowl badge made for Chaplain Harold Elliott. It was worn from November 2010 until February 2011, after the NFL Super Bowl XLV event held at Cowboy Stadium.

Date: 2011

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD Charioteers plaque, 1954-1960]

Photograph of a Charioteers plaque. A group of young people called the Charioteer Knights were in a hot rod club sponsored by Junior Achievement, Optimist Club and the Arlington Police Department. The Charioteers were used as a method of keeping young people off the streets and still letting them enjoy their cars. It was effective in giving them a place to drag race and show off their automobiles.

Date: [1954..1960]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD helmet with face shield]

Photograph of a gold colored police helmet with a face shield. All APD officers were assigned helmets and shields during the 1960s student unrest demonstrations.

Date: 196X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD laser speed detection unit]

Photograph of Arlington Police Department's first laser speed detection units. The brand name on this unit is Marksman LTI 20-20. This particular unit, in its carrying case, was unintentionally left on top of a patrol car and fell into a deep mud puddle. It remained lost for several years. When the puddle finally dried up, it was found and returned to the Department. It was obviously unusable.

Date: 199X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD motorcycle officer's uniform on a mannequin in the police museum, close-up view]

Photograph of a mannequin sitting in a chair wearing a motorcycle officer's uniform. The tan uniform was used from the mid 1950s to 1986. In 1986, the Department changed to the dark blue police uniform. Also included in the ensemble is a white helmet, sunglasses, high-top black boots, a black tie, and the APD shoulder patch and breast badge. The mannequin and surrounding items are located in the Arlington police museum. Shown also is the old jail door from the Main Station on 717 W. Main Street. more

Date: [1950..1986]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD motorcycle officer's uniform on a mannequin in the police museum, wide shot view]

Photograph of a mannequin sitting in a chair wearing a motorcycle officer's uniform. The tan uniform was used from the mid 1950s to 1986. In 1986, the Department changed to the dark blue police uniform. Also included in the ensemble is a white helmet, sunglasses, high-top black boots, a black tie, and the APD shoulder patch and breast badge. The mannequin and surrounding items are located in the Arlington police museum. Shown also is the old jail door from the Main Station on 717 W. Main Street. more

Date: [1950..1986]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD mourning band and badge cover]

Photograph of black arm band that was worn by Arlington Police officers as a symbol of mourning after an officer was killed in the line of duty. The arm band was later replaced by the black badge cover.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD saddle blanket used by the Mounted Patrol]

Photograph of a horse saddle blanket used by the Arlington Police Department when they had a Mounted Patrol. The horse patrol was begun in 1985 under the leadership of Chief David Kunkle. It was disbanded in 1989. The blanket is dark blue with a gold trim and the initals "APD" are monogramed in a corner.

Date: [1985..1989]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD speed radar unit, 1960-1970s]

Photograph of a later model of an Arlington Police Department speed radar unit. This model was used in the late 1960s and 1970s.

Date: [1960..1970]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD two-way radio used in the briefing room by Sergeants]

Photograph of a vintage GE two-way radio base station and desk microphone used by Sergeants to monitor and direct patrol activity while in the briefing room. (Years of service to be determined)

Date: 19uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an Arlington Auxiliary Police Unit armband, 1930s]

Photograph of a four-inch-wide blue armband with the word "Police" stitched in white worn by local Arlington civilians who assisted the police in the early 1930s. They were not allowed to wear police uniforms or carry guns. No badges were provided for these individuals.

Date: 193X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an Arlington police car bubble light, 1960-1970s]

Photograph of the red Bubble Light used on Arlington patrol cars from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. The unit set on a metal bar that ran across the top of the patrol car. It flashed a red light when activated.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an earlier APD motorcycle helmet]

Photograph of a white motorcycle helmet used by various police officers of the Arlington Police Motorcycle Unit during the time they served.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an early APD tactical shield, view 1]

Photograph of an early tactical shield that was used by the Arlington Police Department to defend the user. This tactical shield was a hand-held rectangular shaped sheet of metal with a thin eye slot hole for vision. The protective shield was most necessary in situations where law enforcement tactical team members had little or no cover.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an early APD tactical shield, view 2]

Photograph of an early tactical shield that was used by the Arlington Police Department to defend the user. This tactical shield was a hand-held rectangular shaped sheet of metal with a thin eye slot hole for vision. The protective shield was most necessary in situations where law enforcement tactical team members had little or no cover.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an imprinted APD badge on a shirt]

Photograph of an imprinted APD badge on a shirt worn by officers at the Training Center. Above the badge is the word "Staff."

Date: 2010

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an old hard drive used by the APD Communications Division, ca. 1970s?]

Photograph of an old hard drive from a computer system used by the APD Communications Division, ca. 1970s. It was later replaced with a computer chip. (years of service to be determined)

Date: 197X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of antique APD Chief Badge, on blue drape]

Photograph of a silver frame containing an antique APD Chief Badge with an information placard below the badge. The badge is a six pointed star constructed from silver-like metal with "Chief Arlington Police" pressed in and blackened. The badge is pinned on gold felt. The placard that is below it reads: "Antique Arlington Police Badge. Date of Use Unknown." The frame is on a blue drape background.

Date: 19uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of antique APD Chief Badge, on red fabric]

Photograph of a silver frame containing an antique APD Chief Badge with an information placard below the badge. The badge is a six pointed star constructed from silver-like metal with "Chief Arlington Police" pressed in and blackened. The badge is pinned on gold felt. The placard that is below it reads: "Antique Arlington Police Badge. Date of Use Unknown." The frame is on a red fabric background.

Date: 19uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of APD ceremonial scissors]

Photograph of ceremonial scissors used to cut the ribbon at the opening of the East, West, South Stations, and Heroes Park. The scissors are fairly large in gold-like metal and are lying on red fabric. East Station opened in 1996, West Station opened in 2003, South Station opened in 2008, and Heroes Park was dedicated in 2007.

Date: 1996

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of APD epaulets]

Photograph of various epaulets worn by the Arlington Police Department. To the right of each epaulet is an explanation of its meaning. An epaulette is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. It is usually worn on dress or ceremonial uniforms. APD no longer wears epaulets. The epaulets shown are: Training; Reserves; Support Services; Traffic; Patrol; Tactical; Youth Services, D.A.R.E., School Resource.

Date: 19uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library