Police Inspections
When Crosby Hall was chief of police (1947-1962), He made a habit of holding inspections on a regular basis. Often the inspections were media events in which newspapers and television […]
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Book Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2021 On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Pensacola Police Headquarters, 711 N. Hayne Street, Pensacola, Florida at 2:00 pm. Old Police Stories is proud
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1908 Pensacola Police Rules
On January 22, 1908, a pocket-sized police manual was distributed to the force. A few of the orders and rules are interesting and bear repeating… Police officers cannot leave town
Pensacola Police SWAT Team
The Special Weapons and Tactics team, which was created in 1975, consists of officers from within the department who are trained in special tactics for high-risk situations.How did it start?
Five PPD Chiefs
Five PPD chiefs. This is the only photo containing five PPD chiefs together, along with four high-ranking officers. Seated l-r: Chief Drexel Caldwell (1962-1974), Chief James Davis (1974-1980). Standing: Captain
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The Pensacola Police Shield
The Pensacola Police Department has one of the most unique and attractive shields in existence. Officers, badge collectors and historians worldwide have attempted to purchase them. However, they are not
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Pensacola Police 1966
In 1966, the Pensacola Police Department published a PR brochure that showed the officers in the different locations where they were assigned. Here are two of them:
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A Department of Excellence
The Pensacola Police Department has served its citizen through the city’s rich history. Pensacola’s finest carry on the tradition of excellence through protecting those around them, creating a legacy for