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  2. Philadelphia Police Department - Wikipedia

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    The former headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department, known as "The Roundhouse", designed by Robert Geddes A Philadelphia Police Department police car photographed in 2006 The PPD employs over 6,400 sworn officers and over 800 civilian personnel, [49] and patrols an area of 369.4 km 2 (142.6 mi 2 ) with a population of almost 1.5 million.

  3. United States law enforcement decorations - Wikipedia

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    A Law Enforcement Purple Heart and Certificate issued by the National Association of Chiefs of Police. United States law enforcement decorations are awarded by the police forces of the United States of America. Since the United States has a decentralized police force, with separate independent departments existing on the state and local level ...

  4. List of law enforcement awards and honors - Wikipedia

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    Philadelphia Daily News: Philadelphia Police Officer who exemplifies compassion, fairness, and civic commitment. United States: Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor: Los Angeles Police Department: For bravery: highest law enforcement medal given by the L.A. Police Department. United States: Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: President of the ...

  5. Badge of Honor - Wikipedia

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    Badge of Honor. The Badge of Honor novel series is a series of novels written by W.E.B. Griffin about the Philadelphia Police Department. Although the books were originally set in the 1970s and early 1980s, and the characters have only aged a few years (Matt Payne is still only 27), Book VIII, Final Justice, moves the story to the post-9/11 era.

  6. Updated BPD badge pays homage to city’s history. Take ... - AOL

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    Bellingham Police have a new look, including a redesigned logo and badges that feature the 1892 Old City Hall, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. Badges with the new image hit the ...

  7. How one Pennsylvania official is getting creative to combat ...

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    But to get more people to vote, Makhija realized he would need to get creative. That’s why on a Thursday in April, Makhija had gathered 16 Montgomery County voters at the county commissioner’s ...

  8. Medals of the New York City Police Department - Wikipedia

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    The Medal of Honor (solid green bar speckled tiny gold stars) is awarded for: Individual acts of extraordinary bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent and personal danger to life. Specifically, the Department Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of gallantry and valor performed with knowledge of the risk involved, above ...

  9. Black ribbon - Wikipedia

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    Similar to a black armband, the black ribbon is a public display of grief. Individuals or organizations display the ribbon in commemoration of victims after specific incidents. Some examples include: Black ribbons were worn and placed on doors after the May 1992 Westray Mine Disaster in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [1]