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2. United States law enforcement decorations - Wikipedia

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   Law enforcement medals and badges first appeared in the late 19th century, as used by some of the (then) largest police departments in the country, such as the New York City Police Department and Chicago Police Department. Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis.

3. Chicago Police Department - Wikipedia

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   Chicago Police camera in 2006 Chicago Police helmet & billy-club circa 1968. Chicago police officers are required to buy their own duty equipment (except Taser x2 and Motorola radio Motorola phone). [114] All field officers must also be qualified to carry a Taser. Some officers choose to carry a backup weapon as well, which must meet certain ...

4. Police uniforms in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Unique elements. Several United States police forces are known for unique uniform items not commonly used by other departments. Police uniforms in Chicago and Pittsburgh feature peaked hats incorporating the Sillitoe tartan checkerboard design, similar to taxicab decor. The Washington State Patrol and New Mexico State Police wear bow ties.

5. List of heads of the Chicago Police Department - Wikipedia

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   Incumbent. Larry Snelling. since September 28, 2023. Inaugural holder. Orsemus Morrison (as "High Constable") Formation. 1835 (as "High Constable") The following is a list of heads of the Chicago Police Department. Currently the executive of the Chicago Police Department is referred to as a "Superintendent of Police".

6. On the case: Retired Akron police sergeant collects historic ...

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   November 5, 2023 at 3:08 AM. Tom Dye, a retired Akron police sergeant, stands next to some of the badges, patches and memorabilia he has collected. Tom Dye’s collection began with Badge 418 ...

7. Sillitoe tartan - Wikipedia

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   Sillitoe tartan is a distinctive chequered pattern, usually black-and-white or blue-and-white, which was originally associated with the police in Scotland. [a] It later gained widespread use in the rest of the United Kingdom and overseas, notably in Australia and New Zealand, as well as Chicago and Pittsburgh in the United States.