WHERE DID THE TERM "COPS" COME FROM?
When the first police force began to patrol in the summer of 1845, they only wore badges on their civilian clothing. The badges were 8 pointed stars with the seal of the City at the center and were made of stamped copper. The newspapers of the time referred to the new force as the "Star Police" but people seeing the shiny copper shields began to call the new force "Coppers" which was later shortened to "Cops."
In Chicago, though, even to this day police officers are referred to as �coppers�, and not �cops�.
There is also a British police term, Constable On Patrol, which may account for the term "cops" in England as well.
HIGH CONSTABLE JACOB HAYS
History books reveal that, at the turn of the 19th century, daytime law enforcement in New York City owed its survival mainly to one man, High Constable Jacob Hays. He has been described as �a police force all himself�, according to the book "Our Police Protectors", the first history of NY police published in 1885.
Hays was appointed a marshal in 1798, and became High Constable when he was appointed to that post by Mayor Levington 1802. He was renewed as High Constable for fifty years by succeeding mayors.
The one-man police force patrolled some eighteen hours a day. Among his skills was a technique for breaking up street arguments before they turned into riots. When a belligerent crowd gathered, Hays circled the perimeter knocking off hats with his wooden staff. As the victims stooped to retrieve their headgear, Hays would shove them with his foot or hand. The tactic piled up bodies in a sort of barricade and contained the combatants until Hays could draw off ringleaders or delay action until other law enforcement officials arrived. He avoided major violence when dealing with a mob, leaving neither heads broken nor bodies bruised.
WHEN DID THE N.Y.P.D. BEGIN TO USE FINGERPRINTING?
In 1906, N.Y.P.D. Police Commissioner McAdoo sent Det. Sgt. Joseph Faurot to London to obtain information of the process of fingerprinting, where it had been in use for several years. Det. Sgt. Faurot returned with samples of the first fingerprint cards, at which time the Department began to implement this new crime fighting technique. In 1908, a murder case was the first case solved by the N.Y.P.D. utilizing this technology.
�YOU GOTTA LOVE IT�� More stories from the criminal world
Someone's Going Straight to Hell
Robert Riggio, 52, of Toms River, New Jersey, spent most of his life as a con man, ripping off gullible people for small sums of money here and there. But this time, he may have ripped off the wrong guy. He admitted to taking $1.4 million in church money by falsely promising he would invest it, but then lost it all gambling.
It all started in October of 1996 when Riggio approached Msgr. Frederick Valentino, pastor of St. Bonaventure Church, and pretended to be a new parishioner who was $20,000 in debt to loan sharks. After the church paid off his debt, Riggio told the priest it would be difficult to repay the money, but out of gratitude, he would get the church a great investment through a friend. The priest continued to send Riggio money until last December, when Valentino tried to withdraw $30,000 in cash from a parish account.
Riggio was eventually caught and claims he lost the money at Atlantic City casinos and at racetracks in New York.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
SKIPTRACE PORTAL
The SkipTrace Portal has been updated! Huge link list of all the
searches you can use in skip tracing and finding missing persons.
Check this out!
http://www.pimall.com/nais/SKIPTRACE.HTM
INVESTIGATOR'S RESOURCE 2001
http://www.factfind.com/database.htm
WHERE�S NICKY?
Much like the children�s book, �Where�s Waldo�, we have our own version of the hunt and find type � �Where�s Nicky�? The Nicky being, of course, Nicky Dimonda. Nicky doesn�t where a red hat, he wears a �. well, if you know Nicky, you know what he wears.
At last sighting, Nicky � who left on Terminal Leave (to allow him a summer vacation which, after twenty years he should have no problem picking except he uses up his time by February 28) took a trip to Florida. Driving there, it took him longer to get to Florida then it took the refugees to flee Casablanca (a great movie!). What takes many people 2 days to drive took Nicky six days (�Hey, I have to rest. I have a medical condition, you know�!). Before leaving for Florida, Nicky needed to buy a car, so he took a mechanic to a car auction, then disregarded everything the mechanic advised and bought the car anyway. (The car broke down in Virginia, by the way!). Oh, the stories that are sure to return when Nicky comes back from Terminal Leave � you could write a book!
Monday, August 20, 2001
Wednesday, August 15, 2001
A Novel Idea
In between working on my Memoirs and preparing my Manifesto, the Minister has been toying with a novel idea � or rather, and idea for a novel. This is a story that could probably be written by Michael Daly in his sleep, or by Dan Mahoney in between his other novels. Maybe a good chance for Dennis Hamill to jump into the novel business? I present you my idea; it�s up for grabs. Here it goes.
Two retired detectives bump into each other on line in McDonalds. Retired Det 1st Grade Eddie Zigo, retired from Brooklyn South Homicide and noted for his role in the Son of Same case, meets up with Retired Det 1st Grade Jack Finan. Finan, a bit older than Eddie and retired several years longer, spent much of his time in the Safe,Loft, and Truck Squad, and was noted for work on the BLA assassinations as well as a role in the Etan Patz missing investigation. As they part ways with their orders, each is asked by a family member �How do you know him? Did you work with him?� The story unfolds�
Flashback: While a �rookie� detective in the 73 Squad in the late 60�s, Zigo teamed up with Finan � who had started recently then with S,L,&T � on a twisted homicide case. It seems a body dumped in the 73 had connections to an �OC� case that Finan had just started looking at. The �routine� 73 homicide case took some twists and turns, involving some noted mob types for those times. Zigo was just getting his feet �wet� as the young squad detective, and the case began to take off on its own. Zigo and Finan interact, each touching on their own �roots� �Zigo, the Brooklyn precinct squad detective, and Finan the �headquarters� detective �specialist�. Of course, at the working level, the detectives get along just fine, and find they each are learning something from each other. As things may go, though, frustration eventually sets in when the case seems to come to a standstill; they have �solved� the case, but cannot build the necessary probable cause for the arrest. Frustrated as they are, they eventually part ways. Finan goes back to the �glory� of headquarters, and Zigo back to catching cases in the Brooklyn ghetto.
Their careers continue, and the 73 dump job case is left unsettled. Touching on their future notoriety, they pass each other along the way, but the frustration of never being able to solve this �nobody� murder lingers on. Years later, bumping into each other as they do in McDonalds, and retelling their story to their own family members, we learn of the deep impression each of these �famous� detectives had on each other while they were both still young, aggressive, and eager.
Publicly, Finan receives the glory of success he had in the BLA cases, and still confides how the Etan Patz case keeps him awake at night, knowing the truth behind this mystery but never being able to prove it to satisfy a court. And Zigo publicly basks in the �glory� of his role in �Son of Sam�. Privately, though, we learn how they each feel the frustration of never being able to solve the �nobody� murder of Edgardo Morales, from the 73 Squad.
Disclaimer: This story is totally fiction (that means it�s made up). The characters are real, and the Minister has had the pleasure of knowing each of them. Their real life stories could fill a book on its own; this, however, is the fictional version of two real detectives. As I said, a novel idea, to be worked on between my Memoirs and my Manifesto.
WHY THE GREEN LIGHTS?
Historically, green lights have been found outside of Police Precincts. Where did this come from?
It is believed that the Rattle Watchmen, who patrolled New Amsterdam in the 1650's, carried lanterns at night with green glass sides in them as a means of identification. When the Watchmen returned to the watch house after patrol, they hung their lantern on a hook by the front door to show people seeking the watchman that he was in the watch house. Today, green lights are hung outside the entrances of Police Precincts as a symbol that the "Watch" is present and vigilant.
(Credit the NYC Police Museum)
SOME NYPD-DETECTIVE HISTORY
The person recognized as the "Father of Detectives" (no, it's not Tom Nerney) is Thomas Byrnes. In 1878 he was a Captain of a local precinct when the Manhattan Savings Bank at Bleeker/Broadway was robbed. As a result of the work done to solve this crime, and several other notorious incidents, Thomas Byrnes was promoted to Inspector and placed in charge of a newly formed Detective Bureau. Up to that point there was merely a small group of "detectives" working out of HQ. The job of Detective was essentially the same as a patrolman, and there was no prestige in it; it was considered a secondary police function.
Byrnes shaped the Detective Bureau and detective work in general. His template for detective work is the basis for every modern police department's detectives. Byrnes believed that the way detectives should catch criminals is through intelligence - from criminals and informants - and under Byrnes intelligence gathering became an organized enterprise. He started using photographs in this process, and established the "Rogues Gallery", ensuring that suspects and those arrested were photographed.
FIELD TRIP, ANYONE?
A �Field Trip� may be in order for the Sept 13 double-feature presentation of MADIGAN and THE DETECTIVE, at Film Forum. (See the earlier posting). What do you think?
In between working on my Memoirs and preparing my Manifesto, the Minister has been toying with a novel idea � or rather, and idea for a novel. This is a story that could probably be written by Michael Daly in his sleep, or by Dan Mahoney in between his other novels. Maybe a good chance for Dennis Hamill to jump into the novel business? I present you my idea; it�s up for grabs. Here it goes.
Two retired detectives bump into each other on line in McDonalds. Retired Det 1st Grade Eddie Zigo, retired from Brooklyn South Homicide and noted for his role in the Son of Same case, meets up with Retired Det 1st Grade Jack Finan. Finan, a bit older than Eddie and retired several years longer, spent much of his time in the Safe,Loft, and Truck Squad, and was noted for work on the BLA assassinations as well as a role in the Etan Patz missing investigation. As they part ways with their orders, each is asked by a family member �How do you know him? Did you work with him?� The story unfolds�
Flashback: While a �rookie� detective in the 73 Squad in the late 60�s, Zigo teamed up with Finan � who had started recently then with S,L,&T � on a twisted homicide case. It seems a body dumped in the 73 had connections to an �OC� case that Finan had just started looking at. The �routine� 73 homicide case took some twists and turns, involving some noted mob types for those times. Zigo was just getting his feet �wet� as the young squad detective, and the case began to take off on its own. Zigo and Finan interact, each touching on their own �roots� �Zigo, the Brooklyn precinct squad detective, and Finan the �headquarters� detective �specialist�. Of course, at the working level, the detectives get along just fine, and find they each are learning something from each other. As things may go, though, frustration eventually sets in when the case seems to come to a standstill; they have �solved� the case, but cannot build the necessary probable cause for the arrest. Frustrated as they are, they eventually part ways. Finan goes back to the �glory� of headquarters, and Zigo back to catching cases in the Brooklyn ghetto.
Their careers continue, and the 73 dump job case is left unsettled. Touching on their future notoriety, they pass each other along the way, but the frustration of never being able to solve this �nobody� murder lingers on. Years later, bumping into each other as they do in McDonalds, and retelling their story to their own family members, we learn of the deep impression each of these �famous� detectives had on each other while they were both still young, aggressive, and eager.
Publicly, Finan receives the glory of success he had in the BLA cases, and still confides how the Etan Patz case keeps him awake at night, knowing the truth behind this mystery but never being able to prove it to satisfy a court. And Zigo publicly basks in the �glory� of his role in �Son of Sam�. Privately, though, we learn how they each feel the frustration of never being able to solve the �nobody� murder of Edgardo Morales, from the 73 Squad.
Disclaimer: This story is totally fiction (that means it�s made up). The characters are real, and the Minister has had the pleasure of knowing each of them. Their real life stories could fill a book on its own; this, however, is the fictional version of two real detectives. As I said, a novel idea, to be worked on between my Memoirs and my Manifesto.
WHY THE GREEN LIGHTS?
Historically, green lights have been found outside of Police Precincts. Where did this come from?
It is believed that the Rattle Watchmen, who patrolled New Amsterdam in the 1650's, carried lanterns at night with green glass sides in them as a means of identification. When the Watchmen returned to the watch house after patrol, they hung their lantern on a hook by the front door to show people seeking the watchman that he was in the watch house. Today, green lights are hung outside the entrances of Police Precincts as a symbol that the "Watch" is present and vigilant.
(Credit the NYC Police Museum)
SOME NYPD-DETECTIVE HISTORY
The person recognized as the "Father of Detectives" (no, it's not Tom Nerney) is Thomas Byrnes. In 1878 he was a Captain of a local precinct when the Manhattan Savings Bank at Bleeker/Broadway was robbed. As a result of the work done to solve this crime, and several other notorious incidents, Thomas Byrnes was promoted to Inspector and placed in charge of a newly formed Detective Bureau. Up to that point there was merely a small group of "detectives" working out of HQ. The job of Detective was essentially the same as a patrolman, and there was no prestige in it; it was considered a secondary police function.
Byrnes shaped the Detective Bureau and detective work in general. His template for detective work is the basis for every modern police department's detectives. Byrnes believed that the way detectives should catch criminals is through intelligence - from criminals and informants - and under Byrnes intelligence gathering became an organized enterprise. He started using photographs in this process, and established the "Rogues Gallery", ensuring that suspects and those arrested were photographed.
FIELD TRIP, ANYONE?
A �Field Trip� may be in order for the Sept 13 double-feature presentation of MADIGAN and THE DETECTIVE, at Film Forum. (See the earlier posting). What do you think?
Monday, August 13, 2001
AN NYPD FILM FESTIVAL
Starting on August 10, and running through October 4, the FILM FORUM 2 Movie Theater in NYC will be running an �NYPD FILM FESTIVAL�. Except for Mondays, the theater will be showing movies that take place or about the NYPD. The 49 movies being shown include such classics as French Connection, Detective Story, The Detective, Report to the Commissioner, Taking of Pelham 123, Madigan. Serpico, and Prince of the City.
Film Forum 2 is located at 209 West Houston Street (off 6th Avenue), in Manhattan. You can check their schedule on line at www.filmforum.com; or (212) 727-8110.
Here is a partial listing of some of the great films being shown:
Taking of Pelham 123: (1974) On every Transit cop�s list of must see movies. August 17, 18, 19.
Tue Aug 21. Double feature of:
Report to the Commissioner (1975) � A period-dialogued cross between Serpico and Watergate, with an idealistic hippie-nerd cop taking the fall as a corruption scandal broadens; includes a shootout scene at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Across 110th Street (1972) � Old style cop Anthony Quinn teams up with young detective Yaphet Kotto (of TV�s Homicide fame) in pursuit of an ambitious Mafioso played by Tony Francioso.
August 26. Double feature of:
The Naked City (1948) � A young women is murdered on W83rd St, and leads are tracked down by the two detectives (Barry Fitzgerald and Don Taylor), taking them from Stillman�s Gym to the Roxy Theater, City Morgue to Roosevelt Hospital, and a final showdown on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Cry of the City (1948) � Victor Mature plays the relentless detective tracking down a hood who was also a childhood pal, through jewelry heists and other forms of thievery.
Sept 13. Double feature that has Former PC William Bratton in person to open the 7:30 show.
Madigan (1968) � Based on a book that stirred young Bostonion, William Bratton, to dream of one day becoming NYC�s PC. By the book PC Henry Fonda gives 2 Detectives, Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino, 72 hours to retrieve the killer they let escape.
The Detective (1968) � Detective Frank Sinatra must contend with nympho wife Lee Remick while tackling a case involving homosexuals, drugs, and corrupt colleagues.
Shaft (1971) on Sept 16; Serpico (1973) on Sept 23; Prince of the City (1981) on Sept 27; and French Connection (1971) from Sept 28-Oct 4.
The oldest movie being shown is a 1914 flick, The Lineup at Police Headquarters, that includes a live piano accompaniment for this silent movie. This airs on Sept 19.
It�s too late to see Detective Story (1951), which aired on August 10-12, as a double feature along with the murder mystery Laura (1944). Detective Story is a great portrayal of a day in a detective squad; �It�s never a first offense. It�s just the first time they get caught�. Super righteous detective Kirk Douglas is teamed up with William Bendix and Eleanor Parker in a classic detective movie. To show you how accurate the portrayal of this film is as it relates to a real life detective squad, the chalkboard on the wall of the Squad Room has written on it �Get Your DD5�s Up To Date�! If you ever get the chance to catch this on late-night cable, don�t miss it!
Noticeably absent from the list, which should have been included and would have made a nice even fifty films, is Fort Apache: The Bronx. A great movie, with wonderful character portrayals by Ed Asner as the Precinct Captain and Robert Redford as the �hairbag� but very effective street cop.
With 49 movies on the bill, there�s sure to be something for everyone.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT: A HISTORY
The history of the Chief of Department can be traced back to the mid-19th century when the highest ranking uniformed member was known as "Superintendent.
In 1886, the City of New York only comprised Manhattan and the Bronx. Theodore Roosevelt headed the Board of Police Commissioners as its President and the highest ranking uniformed officer was Chief of Police Peter Conlin.
In 1901 the Board of Police and the position of Chief of Police were abolished and all powers were invested into the office of a single Police Commissioner, Michael C. Murphy, with his highest ranking uniformed officer being Chief Inspector William S. Devery. The title of "Chief Inspector" survived until April 23, 1973 when under Police Commissioner Patrick J Murphy, Assistant Chief Hugo J Masine was named "Chief of Operations" - the redesignated title of Chief Inspector. On September 13, 1985, under Commissioner Benjamin Ward, the title of Chief of Operations held by Robert J Johnston, Jr. since January 6, 1984 was redesignated "Chief of Department."
"YOU GOTTA LOVE IT"! True Tales from the Criminal World
Give Him the Checkbook, Too
A woman in Texas had very extravagant spending habits. One day on a shopping spree, her purse with all her credit cards was stolen. She reported the theft to the police but neglected to tell her husband, who disapproved of her spending habits.
Several weeks passed, and the husband noticed that the credit card bills were considerably lower than normal. He congratulated his wife on her willpower and hoped she could keep it up. His wife, who had cancelled the credit cards before the thief could do much damage, let her husband believe that her lavish shopping sprees were over.
That same night, a police officer came to their door and told the husband that the police had just arrested a thief carrying several credit cards with his wife's name on them. The husband thanked the officer and then told him that the thief could keep the cards. When the officer asked why, the husband replied that he didn't want the cards back because the thief was only spending about half as much as his wife.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER........
The Minister has added a number of books to the True Crime Library of the Minister of Investigations. Included in these is a 1906 book "Guarding a Great City" by William McAdoo, who served as Police Commissioner in NYC from 1903-1906. Another book by a former PC, "Commissioner - A View From The Top", by Patrick Murphy, gives some insight into his reign as PC during the early 1970's. Watch for some book reviews, as I will post them as I get through them (in between work on my Memoirs and my Manifesto).
"LEST WE FORGET"... The NYPD Memorial
August 14, 1924 Ptl Frederick Thomas #5161, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery investigation
August 14, 1980 PO Harry Ryman #24227, 60 Pct, Shot-investigation
August 15, 1865 Ptl Thomas Walker, 29 Pct, Arrest:assaulted
August 16, 1988 PO Joe Galapo #27862, BS Narco, Shot-arrest
August 17, 1947 Ptl Thomas Gargan #16613, 6 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
August 17, 1969 Sgt Cornelius McGowan #1000, 114 Pct, LOD heart attack
August 17, 1979 PO Thomas Schimenti #26481, MTS Pct, Shot-robbery
August 19, 1974 PO Thomas Pegues #18106, TPF, Shot-auto check
Starting on August 10, and running through October 4, the FILM FORUM 2 Movie Theater in NYC will be running an �NYPD FILM FESTIVAL�. Except for Mondays, the theater will be showing movies that take place or about the NYPD. The 49 movies being shown include such classics as French Connection, Detective Story, The Detective, Report to the Commissioner, Taking of Pelham 123, Madigan. Serpico, and Prince of the City.
Film Forum 2 is located at 209 West Houston Street (off 6th Avenue), in Manhattan. You can check their schedule on line at www.filmforum.com; or (212) 727-8110.
Here is a partial listing of some of the great films being shown:
Taking of Pelham 123: (1974) On every Transit cop�s list of must see movies. August 17, 18, 19.
Tue Aug 21. Double feature of:
Report to the Commissioner (1975) � A period-dialogued cross between Serpico and Watergate, with an idealistic hippie-nerd cop taking the fall as a corruption scandal broadens; includes a shootout scene at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Across 110th Street (1972) � Old style cop Anthony Quinn teams up with young detective Yaphet Kotto (of TV�s Homicide fame) in pursuit of an ambitious Mafioso played by Tony Francioso.
August 26. Double feature of:
The Naked City (1948) � A young women is murdered on W83rd St, and leads are tracked down by the two detectives (Barry Fitzgerald and Don Taylor), taking them from Stillman�s Gym to the Roxy Theater, City Morgue to Roosevelt Hospital, and a final showdown on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Cry of the City (1948) � Victor Mature plays the relentless detective tracking down a hood who was also a childhood pal, through jewelry heists and other forms of thievery.
Sept 13. Double feature that has Former PC William Bratton in person to open the 7:30 show.
Madigan (1968) � Based on a book that stirred young Bostonion, William Bratton, to dream of one day becoming NYC�s PC. By the book PC Henry Fonda gives 2 Detectives, Richard Widmark and Harry Guardino, 72 hours to retrieve the killer they let escape.
The Detective (1968) � Detective Frank Sinatra must contend with nympho wife Lee Remick while tackling a case involving homosexuals, drugs, and corrupt colleagues.
Shaft (1971) on Sept 16; Serpico (1973) on Sept 23; Prince of the City (1981) on Sept 27; and French Connection (1971) from Sept 28-Oct 4.
The oldest movie being shown is a 1914 flick, The Lineup at Police Headquarters, that includes a live piano accompaniment for this silent movie. This airs on Sept 19.
It�s too late to see Detective Story (1951), which aired on August 10-12, as a double feature along with the murder mystery Laura (1944). Detective Story is a great portrayal of a day in a detective squad; �It�s never a first offense. It�s just the first time they get caught�. Super righteous detective Kirk Douglas is teamed up with William Bendix and Eleanor Parker in a classic detective movie. To show you how accurate the portrayal of this film is as it relates to a real life detective squad, the chalkboard on the wall of the Squad Room has written on it �Get Your DD5�s Up To Date�! If you ever get the chance to catch this on late-night cable, don�t miss it!
Noticeably absent from the list, which should have been included and would have made a nice even fifty films, is Fort Apache: The Bronx. A great movie, with wonderful character portrayals by Ed Asner as the Precinct Captain and Robert Redford as the �hairbag� but very effective street cop.
With 49 movies on the bill, there�s sure to be something for everyone.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT: A HISTORY
The history of the Chief of Department can be traced back to the mid-19th century when the highest ranking uniformed member was known as "Superintendent.
In 1886, the City of New York only comprised Manhattan and the Bronx. Theodore Roosevelt headed the Board of Police Commissioners as its President and the highest ranking uniformed officer was Chief of Police Peter Conlin.
In 1901 the Board of Police and the position of Chief of Police were abolished and all powers were invested into the office of a single Police Commissioner, Michael C. Murphy, with his highest ranking uniformed officer being Chief Inspector William S. Devery. The title of "Chief Inspector" survived until April 23, 1973 when under Police Commissioner Patrick J Murphy, Assistant Chief Hugo J Masine was named "Chief of Operations" - the redesignated title of Chief Inspector. On September 13, 1985, under Commissioner Benjamin Ward, the title of Chief of Operations held by Robert J Johnston, Jr. since January 6, 1984 was redesignated "Chief of Department."
"YOU GOTTA LOVE IT"! True Tales from the Criminal World
Give Him the Checkbook, Too
A woman in Texas had very extravagant spending habits. One day on a shopping spree, her purse with all her credit cards was stolen. She reported the theft to the police but neglected to tell her husband, who disapproved of her spending habits.
Several weeks passed, and the husband noticed that the credit card bills were considerably lower than normal. He congratulated his wife on her willpower and hoped she could keep it up. His wife, who had cancelled the credit cards before the thief could do much damage, let her husband believe that her lavish shopping sprees were over.
That same night, a police officer came to their door and told the husband that the police had just arrested a thief carrying several credit cards with his wife's name on them. The husband thanked the officer and then told him that the thief could keep the cards. When the officer asked why, the husband replied that he didn't want the cards back because the thief was only spending about half as much as his wife.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER........
The Minister has added a number of books to the True Crime Library of the Minister of Investigations. Included in these is a 1906 book "Guarding a Great City" by William McAdoo, who served as Police Commissioner in NYC from 1903-1906. Another book by a former PC, "Commissioner - A View From The Top", by Patrick Murphy, gives some insight into his reign as PC during the early 1970's. Watch for some book reviews, as I will post them as I get through them (in between work on my Memoirs and my Manifesto).
"LEST WE FORGET"... The NYPD Memorial
August 14, 1924 Ptl Frederick Thomas #5161, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery investigation
August 14, 1980 PO Harry Ryman #24227, 60 Pct, Shot-investigation
August 15, 1865 Ptl Thomas Walker, 29 Pct, Arrest:assaulted
August 16, 1988 PO Joe Galapo #27862, BS Narco, Shot-arrest
August 17, 1947 Ptl Thomas Gargan #16613, 6 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
August 17, 1969 Sgt Cornelius McGowan #1000, 114 Pct, LOD heart attack
August 17, 1979 PO Thomas Schimenti #26481, MTS Pct, Shot-robbery
August 19, 1974 PO Thomas Pegues #18106, TPF, Shot-auto check
Friday, August 10, 2001
FIRST MUGSHOT
The first �mugshot� of the NYPD was taken of JAMES SULLIVAN on February 23, 1897. He was arrested for Stealing a Horse, and is recorded � using the �old� B-numbering system � as B#1.
(Credit to the NYPD Official website).
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Another PI Resource Site with links and investigative aids
http://www.piresourcesandlocator.com/piresources.htm
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"YOU GOTTA LOVE IT" - More true tales from the criminal world
Two Wrongs Will Get You Ten Years
A Texas man who had been convicted of robbery worked out a deal with the judge to pay $9,600 in damages rather than serve a prison sentence. For payment, he provided the court with a check - a forged check. He got ten years.
It's Not Worth the Paper It's Printed On
The FBI arrested a man on counterfeit charges. He had spent $20,000 on lithographic equipment and was caught printing Polish money as they raided him. The FBI figured that with each Polish dollar having the worth of two cents, this counterfeiter could be printing mounds and mounds of the Polish paper and still not recoup his costs.
CHIEF GEORGE MATSELL: First Chief of Police
With a police department that numbered 2,900 men in a city of about one million people in 1873, George W. Matsell was appointed Superintendent on May 23rd of that year by the five commissioners that comprised the "Board of Police." Already well known to the Department, Superintendent Matsell had been appointed the Chief of Police (the first Police Commissioner) in July 1845 by Mayor William Havermayer and had also written the first patrol guide published that same month, entitled "The Rules of the Day and Night Police."
WHAT�S IN A SEAL?
You look at it a countless number of times each day without even realizing it, but do you know what the symbols on the Seal of the City of New York represent?
The shield is emblazoned with the sails of a windmill, representative of the original Dutch Colonists of New York. Supporting the shield on the left is a sailor representing the early shipping trade in the city's great harbor. His right arm is bent, holding a plummet, a navigational device of the period. Standing to the right is a Native American representing the original inhabitants of Manhattan, holding an arched bow. Perched atop the shield is an American eagle, its wings spread. Above the eagle are five stars, representing the five boroughs or counties that comprise New York City.
The Patch of the Police Department includes this Seal of the City of New York, with the Scales of Justice representing the legal mission of the Department.
It is noted also that the Department did not start using a patch until July 1, 1971. Up until that time there was no Department patch worn by MOS; some specialized units, such as ESS, Harbor, and Traffic wore patches. The rest of the department wore no patch, only command designations on their lapels.
"LEST WE FORGET..." The NYPD Memorial
August 1, 1913 Ptl Bernard O�Rourke #2802, 146 Pct, Dragged by horse
August 2, 1922 Lt Albert Duffy, HQ Div, Explosion investigation
August 2, 1966 Ptl Edward Monzillo #2347, Mcy 2, Auto pursuit
August 2, 1979 Sgt Michael Russell #8197, 75 Pct A/C, Shot-Arrest off duty
August 4, 1913 Ptl Patrick Cotter #978, 65 Pct, Shot-arrest
August 4, 1928 Ptl Arthur Fash #1506, 52 Pct, Electrocuted
August 4, 1953 Ptl Henry Ergen, 79 Pct, Assault injuries
August 5, 1927 Ptl Hubert Allen #12392, 52 Pct, Auto accident on patrol
August 6, 1861 Ptl David Martin, 2 Pct, Stabbed-burglary
August 6, 1917 Ptl Robert Holmes #9140, 38 Pct, Shot-Robbery in progress
August 6, 1925 Det Richard Heneberry #83, DetDiv, Shot-GLA arrest
August 6, 1926 Ptl Oscar Oehlerking #9698, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
August 6, 1935 Ptl Thomas Burns #12363, 5 Pct, Injured on patrol
August 7, 1927 Ptl William Goddy #5492, 7 Pct, LOD injury
August 7, 1928 Sgt James Barry #946, 9A Pct, Auto accident on patrol
August 8, 1926 Ptl Frank Murphy #11063, Mcy Dist, Shot-GLA arrest
August 9, 1930 Det Harry Bloomfield #2014, 44 Sqd, Shot by prisoner
August 11, 1926 Det John Singer #745, DetDiv, Shot by prisoner
August 11, 1937 Det Isadore Astel #258, MODD, Shot-Robbery in progress
August 11, 1937 Ptl John Bosworth #198, 43 Pct, Trolley car accident
August 11, 1937 Ptl Joseph McBreen #16291, ESS10, Building collapse
August 11, 1949 Ptl George Connelly, 19 Pct, Line of duty injury
August 12, 1952 Ptl James McGillion #2704, 34 Pct, Shot-investigation
August 12, 1966 Ptl Harold Levine #4857, Mcy2, Motorcycle accident
Remember, you can contact the Minister of Investigations at:
Ltjac77@yahoo.com
The first �mugshot� of the NYPD was taken of JAMES SULLIVAN on February 23, 1897. He was arrested for Stealing a Horse, and is recorded � using the �old� B-numbering system � as B#1.
(Credit to the NYPD Official website).
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Another PI Resource Site with links and investigative aids
http://www.piresourcesandlocator.com/piresources.htm
JUSTINFO, an electronic newsletter sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, is
published the 1st and 15th of each month. It provides the
latest criminal justice news, information, services, and
publications
JUSTINFO is available on the World Wide Web at:
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"YOU GOTTA LOVE IT" - More true tales from the criminal world
Two Wrongs Will Get You Ten Years
A Texas man who had been convicted of robbery worked out a deal with the judge to pay $9,600 in damages rather than serve a prison sentence. For payment, he provided the court with a check - a forged check. He got ten years.
It's Not Worth the Paper It's Printed On
The FBI arrested a man on counterfeit charges. He had spent $20,000 on lithographic equipment and was caught printing Polish money as they raided him. The FBI figured that with each Polish dollar having the worth of two cents, this counterfeiter could be printing mounds and mounds of the Polish paper and still not recoup his costs.
CHIEF GEORGE MATSELL: First Chief of Police
With a police department that numbered 2,900 men in a city of about one million people in 1873, George W. Matsell was appointed Superintendent on May 23rd of that year by the five commissioners that comprised the "Board of Police." Already well known to the Department, Superintendent Matsell had been appointed the Chief of Police (the first Police Commissioner) in July 1845 by Mayor William Havermayer and had also written the first patrol guide published that same month, entitled "The Rules of the Day and Night Police."
WHAT�S IN A SEAL?
You look at it a countless number of times each day without even realizing it, but do you know what the symbols on the Seal of the City of New York represent?
The shield is emblazoned with the sails of a windmill, representative of the original Dutch Colonists of New York. Supporting the shield on the left is a sailor representing the early shipping trade in the city's great harbor. His right arm is bent, holding a plummet, a navigational device of the period. Standing to the right is a Native American representing the original inhabitants of Manhattan, holding an arched bow. Perched atop the shield is an American eagle, its wings spread. Above the eagle are five stars, representing the five boroughs or counties that comprise New York City.
The Patch of the Police Department includes this Seal of the City of New York, with the Scales of Justice representing the legal mission of the Department.
It is noted also that the Department did not start using a patch until July 1, 1971. Up until that time there was no Department patch worn by MOS; some specialized units, such as ESS, Harbor, and Traffic wore patches. The rest of the department wore no patch, only command designations on their lapels.
"LEST WE FORGET..." The NYPD Memorial
August 1, 1913 Ptl Bernard O�Rourke #2802, 146 Pct, Dragged by horse
August 2, 1922 Lt Albert Duffy, HQ Div, Explosion investigation
August 2, 1966 Ptl Edward Monzillo #2347, Mcy 2, Auto pursuit
August 2, 1979 Sgt Michael Russell #8197, 75 Pct A/C, Shot-Arrest off duty
August 4, 1913 Ptl Patrick Cotter #978, 65 Pct, Shot-arrest
August 4, 1928 Ptl Arthur Fash #1506, 52 Pct, Electrocuted
August 4, 1953 Ptl Henry Ergen, 79 Pct, Assault injuries
August 5, 1927 Ptl Hubert Allen #12392, 52 Pct, Auto accident on patrol
August 6, 1861 Ptl David Martin, 2 Pct, Stabbed-burglary
August 6, 1917 Ptl Robert Holmes #9140, 38 Pct, Shot-Robbery in progress
August 6, 1925 Det Richard Heneberry #83, DetDiv, Shot-GLA arrest
August 6, 1926 Ptl Oscar Oehlerking #9698, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
August 6, 1935 Ptl Thomas Burns #12363, 5 Pct, Injured on patrol
August 7, 1927 Ptl William Goddy #5492, 7 Pct, LOD injury
August 7, 1928 Sgt James Barry #946, 9A Pct, Auto accident on patrol
August 8, 1926 Ptl Frank Murphy #11063, Mcy Dist, Shot-GLA arrest
August 9, 1930 Det Harry Bloomfield #2014, 44 Sqd, Shot by prisoner
August 11, 1926 Det John Singer #745, DetDiv, Shot by prisoner
August 11, 1937 Det Isadore Astel #258, MODD, Shot-Robbery in progress
August 11, 1937 Ptl John Bosworth #198, 43 Pct, Trolley car accident
August 11, 1937 Ptl Joseph McBreen #16291, ESS10, Building collapse
August 11, 1949 Ptl George Connelly, 19 Pct, Line of duty injury
August 12, 1952 Ptl James McGillion #2704, 34 Pct, Shot-investigation
August 12, 1966 Ptl Harold Levine #4857, Mcy2, Motorcycle accident
Remember, you can contact the Minister of Investigations at:
Ltjac77@yahoo.com
Monday, August 06, 2001
JACK MAPLE
With much sadness, the death of JACK MAPLE was announced this past Sunday. After a long battle with colon cancer, Jack passed away this past Saturday, at home with family and friends.
To call Jack a visionary is a vast understatement. A genius when it came to crime and crime tactics is merely touching the surface. A mind that worked many speeds ahead of others, without any doubt is was Jack who had the most impact on crime in this city by far. Give Commissioner Bratton his just due for surrounding himself with talent, it was Jack�s strategies and persona that got the job done.
Jack will forever be remembered as a Transit Cop by those who knew him. A true legend, Jack can be remembered for his �white gloves policing� while a TPF Sergeant in District 1, and for creating and establishing the best crime fighting tool ever introduced into the NYC subway system: decoy cops. Jack�s input into the Transit Police Department�s �Robbery Meetings� was the forefather to the COMPSTAT process. Anyone who has ever worked with or for Jack knows that the �relentless pursuit� in the NYPD crime strategy was lived by Jack every day of his life. The �Charts of the Future� truly shaped the decline of crime on the transit system, as did the relentless pursuit of every piece involved in a �multi-perp robbery� incident.
The Minister had the pleasure of working with Jack throughout the past 20 years, in various capacities. Anyone who has ever worked with Jack will surely spend their career in law enforcement with the though in the back of their mind �What would Jack say or do about this�.
Words cannot express the loss of such a genius at such an early age.
God bless you, Jack, and thank you for your time spent here with us.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
AskOxford.com
Launched on July 12 in conjunction with the revised edition of the _Concise
Oxford Dictionary_, this site offers an array of resources to help visitors
make the best use of the English langauge. Features include a word of the
day, quote of the week, language and writing tips, question and answer, word
games, a jargon buster, and education resources. Users may also email
queries to the Oxford Word and Language Service. A fun and educational site
that should appeal to anyone interested in language or writing.
http://www.askoxford.com/
This site is about Forensic Art.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/forensics/art/5.htm
With much sadness, the death of JACK MAPLE was announced this past Sunday. After a long battle with colon cancer, Jack passed away this past Saturday, at home with family and friends.
To call Jack a visionary is a vast understatement. A genius when it came to crime and crime tactics is merely touching the surface. A mind that worked many speeds ahead of others, without any doubt is was Jack who had the most impact on crime in this city by far. Give Commissioner Bratton his just due for surrounding himself with talent, it was Jack�s strategies and persona that got the job done.
Jack will forever be remembered as a Transit Cop by those who knew him. A true legend, Jack can be remembered for his �white gloves policing� while a TPF Sergeant in District 1, and for creating and establishing the best crime fighting tool ever introduced into the NYC subway system: decoy cops. Jack�s input into the Transit Police Department�s �Robbery Meetings� was the forefather to the COMPSTAT process. Anyone who has ever worked with or for Jack knows that the �relentless pursuit� in the NYPD crime strategy was lived by Jack every day of his life. The �Charts of the Future� truly shaped the decline of crime on the transit system, as did the relentless pursuit of every piece involved in a �multi-perp robbery� incident.
The Minister had the pleasure of working with Jack throughout the past 20 years, in various capacities. Anyone who has ever worked with Jack will surely spend their career in law enforcement with the though in the back of their mind �What would Jack say or do about this�.
Words cannot express the loss of such a genius at such an early age.
God bless you, Jack, and thank you for your time spent here with us.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
AskOxford.com
Launched on July 12 in conjunction with the revised edition of the _Concise
Oxford Dictionary_, this site offers an array of resources to help visitors
make the best use of the English langauge. Features include a word of the
day, quote of the week, language and writing tips, question and answer, word
games, a jargon buster, and education resources. Users may also email
queries to the Oxford Word and Language Service. A fun and educational site
that should appeal to anyone interested in language or writing.
http://www.askoxford.com/
This site is about Forensic Art.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/forensics/art/5.htm
Tuesday, July 31, 2001
FRANK BOLZ
Frank A. Bolz Jr. served with the New York City Police Department for more than 27 years. He rose through the ranks to that of Detective Captain. In 1972, after the tragedy of the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics, Bolz took part in the formation of the Department's "Guidelines for Barricaded Felons and Hostage Confrontations". He, with Dr. Harvey Schlossberg, selected and trained the new Hostage Negotiating Team, and became the Commanding Officer and Chief Negotiator.
He remained in that role for almost ten years, during which time he personally negotiated in more than 285 incidents, bringing about the safe release of more than 850 hostages, without the loss of life. Frank Bolz was also the City-Wide Kidnap Taskforce Coordinator, training Detectives in all phases of Kidnap Investigation and personally participating in 25 actual investigations.
Now retired, Frank continues to conduct hostage negotiation training, lecturing nationally and internationally on Hostage Recovery, Kidnapping and Terrorism. He has authored many articles on the subject of negotiations, as well as co-authored the book
What few may realize is that Frank Bolz is responsible for initiating the �situation-jacket�, the wind-breakers and baseball caps used by members of this department as a police uniform item. This year will mark the 28th anniversary of the first ID wind-breaker used as part of our equipment.
After responding to a bank robbery-hostage incident in 1973, Bolz became aware of the need for a quick, inexpensive and unmistakeable means of identification at a hostage/barricade situation. He had his wife sew the NYPD patch on the sleeves of a blue windbreaker he had at home, then painted the word �POLICE� with white spray paint on the back of the jacket, and the first Police Uniform Wind-Breaker was born! Shortly after, realizing that a police hat is the �single most identifying piece of police uniform� (!), he took a baseball cap and sewed an NYPD patch on them to go along with the wind-breaker.
The Minister first met Frank when Bolz was the President of the Steuben Association and the Minister was just a young Minister in Training, running around the Police Camp (remember that earlier posting on the Police Camp?). Frank was a pretty good softball player in his time, and always livened up the Police Camp when he was there.
THE POLICE FOUNDATION
The New York City Police Foundation is a tax-exempt, non profit organization dedicated to improving police services in New York City and to strengthening the relationship between the police and the public.
Established by business and civic leaders, the Foundation works with the Department to help supplement specific projects that cannot be supported by the city budget.
Since it began, the Foundation has invested over $30 million in more than 300 programs designed to improve the quality of police services. Among the most notable programs include bullet-proof vest funding and the Crime Stoppers Unit.
The Foundation is a major supporter to Crime Stoppers and the TIPS Hotline. Anyone who has ever used the TIPS hotline can attest to the benefit this unit is to the investigator in the field. The dedicated detectives at Crime Stoppers, such as Det. Laura Roemer, can assist in bringing the right media attention to a case that can help solve an otherwise mystery.
It is the funding provided by the Police Foundation and the input of those involved on the Foundation�s Board that make it all happen.
MORE ON HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS
A web site dedicated to hostage negotiating can be found at:
www.hostagenegotiation.com
Retired NYPD Det. Dominick Misino, a 22 year veteran of the department and a former hostage negotiator, was personally involved in over 200 hostage/barricade incidents. This web site is dedicated to the hostage negotiator and contains a lot of background information and current news on the topic.
AND WHAT ABOUT THOSE PINS??
The Minister has confirmed through independent sources that the original "DB" pins were serial numbered on the back, and made of high quality enamel. They were made up by a Chief of Detectives prior to Chief Borelli, and were later found in a drawer by a staff member cleaning up. They were handed out without any rhyme or reason at the time; much later, under Chief Allee, they became a source of pride as having been personally bestowed by the Chief of Detectives for a job well done.
This investigation is very much continuing. If you can contribute any information about this topic, please pass it on to the Minister.
REMEMBER.... Our fallen brothers and sisters, and the work that the Survivors of the Shield perform. Please consider a donation to them at:
Survivors of the Shield
PO Box 10017
Staten Island, NY 10310
"LEST WE FORGET"... The NYPD Memorial
July 29, 1906 Ptl William Hedeman, 35 Pct, Drowned-rescue
July 30, 1945 Ptl Howard Hegerich #19731, 28 Pct, Shot-investigation
July 31, 1947 Ptl William Panczyk #13123, Traffic, Auto accident on patrol
July 31, 1965 Ptl Maifland Mercer #15815, 76 Pct, Shot-off duty arrest
Frank A. Bolz Jr. served with the New York City Police Department for more than 27 years. He rose through the ranks to that of Detective Captain. In 1972, after the tragedy of the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics, Bolz took part in the formation of the Department's "Guidelines for Barricaded Felons and Hostage Confrontations". He, with Dr. Harvey Schlossberg, selected and trained the new Hostage Negotiating Team, and became the Commanding Officer and Chief Negotiator.
He remained in that role for almost ten years, during which time he personally negotiated in more than 285 incidents, bringing about the safe release of more than 850 hostages, without the loss of life. Frank Bolz was also the City-Wide Kidnap Taskforce Coordinator, training Detectives in all phases of Kidnap Investigation and personally participating in 25 actual investigations.
Now retired, Frank continues to conduct hostage negotiation training, lecturing nationally and internationally on Hostage Recovery, Kidnapping and Terrorism. He has authored many articles on the subject of negotiations, as well as co-authored the book
What few may realize is that Frank Bolz is responsible for initiating the �situation-jacket�, the wind-breakers and baseball caps used by members of this department as a police uniform item. This year will mark the 28th anniversary of the first ID wind-breaker used as part of our equipment.
After responding to a bank robbery-hostage incident in 1973, Bolz became aware of the need for a quick, inexpensive and unmistakeable means of identification at a hostage/barricade situation. He had his wife sew the NYPD patch on the sleeves of a blue windbreaker he had at home, then painted the word �POLICE� with white spray paint on the back of the jacket, and the first Police Uniform Wind-Breaker was born! Shortly after, realizing that a police hat is the �single most identifying piece of police uniform� (!), he took a baseball cap and sewed an NYPD patch on them to go along with the wind-breaker.
The Minister first met Frank when Bolz was the President of the Steuben Association and the Minister was just a young Minister in Training, running around the Police Camp (remember that earlier posting on the Police Camp?). Frank was a pretty good softball player in his time, and always livened up the Police Camp when he was there.
THE POLICE FOUNDATION
The New York City Police Foundation is a tax-exempt, non profit organization dedicated to improving police services in New York City and to strengthening the relationship between the police and the public.
Established by business and civic leaders, the Foundation works with the Department to help supplement specific projects that cannot be supported by the city budget.
Since it began, the Foundation has invested over $30 million in more than 300 programs designed to improve the quality of police services. Among the most notable programs include bullet-proof vest funding and the Crime Stoppers Unit.
The Foundation is a major supporter to Crime Stoppers and the TIPS Hotline. Anyone who has ever used the TIPS hotline can attest to the benefit this unit is to the investigator in the field. The dedicated detectives at Crime Stoppers, such as Det. Laura Roemer, can assist in bringing the right media attention to a case that can help solve an otherwise mystery.
It is the funding provided by the Police Foundation and the input of those involved on the Foundation�s Board that make it all happen.
MORE ON HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS
A web site dedicated to hostage negotiating can be found at:
www.hostagenegotiation.com
Retired NYPD Det. Dominick Misino, a 22 year veteran of the department and a former hostage negotiator, was personally involved in over 200 hostage/barricade incidents. This web site is dedicated to the hostage negotiator and contains a lot of background information and current news on the topic.
AND WHAT ABOUT THOSE PINS??
The Minister has confirmed through independent sources that the original "DB" pins were serial numbered on the back, and made of high quality enamel. They were made up by a Chief of Detectives prior to Chief Borelli, and were later found in a drawer by a staff member cleaning up. They were handed out without any rhyme or reason at the time; much later, under Chief Allee, they became a source of pride as having been personally bestowed by the Chief of Detectives for a job well done.
This investigation is very much continuing. If you can contribute any information about this topic, please pass it on to the Minister.
REMEMBER.... Our fallen brothers and sisters, and the work that the Survivors of the Shield perform. Please consider a donation to them at:
Survivors of the Shield
PO Box 10017
Staten Island, NY 10310
"LEST WE FORGET"... The NYPD Memorial
July 29, 1906 Ptl William Hedeman, 35 Pct, Drowned-rescue
July 30, 1945 Ptl Howard Hegerich #19731, 28 Pct, Shot-investigation
July 31, 1947 Ptl William Panczyk #13123, Traffic, Auto accident on patrol
July 31, 1965 Ptl Maifland Mercer #15815, 76 Pct, Shot-off duty arrest
Friday, July 27, 2001
CRIME STORY
Maybe you�ve seen the reruns playing on the A&E (Arts & Entertainment, NOT Arson & Explosion) channel. This show, which originally aired from 1986-1988, is a portrayal of the fictional Lt. Mike Torello, the commander of the Chicago Police Dept�s Major Crimes Unit. This show, when it aired, was a major network production, which each episode costing close to $1 million to produce.
It takes place in 1963 Chicago (pronounced Chi-cawgo if you live there). It�s first season started off as a serious drama, with Torello and his squad in pursuit of his nemesis, Ray Luca. It was on a slightly higher plane than the average cop show at the time. The second � and last � season moved the squad into Las Vegas in continued pursuit of Luca. It is generally believed by anyone who watched this that the move to LV killed the show.
The basic premise is that these detectives � fedora wearing, 1960�s cool � know how the system works and know how to work around the system to catch the bad guys. The music is 1960�s period, with the theme song �Runaway� by Del Shannon opening up the show.
If you get a chance to watch an episode on A&E, it�s probably better than whatever else is on at the time. If nothing else, the music and clothing are fun to watch.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
This site is set up for Private Investigators, and contains several links including one for People Searches that includes Reverse Lookup, etc.
http://www.detectivehelp.com/
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATORS -
Initally begun as an organization to represent the credit card
industry, IAFCI is now an organization which represents the
professional fraud investigator. The Association is non-compet-
itive and provides a neutral ground for the industry, concen-
trating on training and communications to prevent and suppress
financial transaction fraud worldwide.
http://www.iafci.org/start.html
FROM THE HUMIDOR
Some Q&A for the cigar smoker, thanks to the Texas Cigar Club. You can check out their site for more info at: www.texascigarclub.com
Lighting the Cigar: Holding the cigar, rotate the foot just above the flame. Warming or pre-heating the foot primes the cigar to light faster. Then without letting the flame touch the cigar, draw gently while rotating the cigar to ensure an even burn.
What about the ash? The ash on a premium cigar should be even and tight. Remember a premium cigar has a long leaf filler and the ash will be long, therefore you want the ash length to show, noting your selection of a fine cigar. When the ash is about to drop, you may let it drop naturally into the ashtray or with your index finger lightly tap the cigar over the ashtray. If the ash falls on your clothing, don�t panic, the fire is on the cigar not in the ash. You can stand up and let the ash fall to the floor, or gently brush the ash away.
What about the band? To remove the band or not is a personal preference. It�s completely up to you. (The Minister leaves the band on).
Can you relight the cigar? To relight the cigar, tap off any ash. Warm the foot, gently blow OUT any residue first, then relight as normal. You can also cut off the smoked end and finish it later, relighting as normal.
What about a cigar that doesn�t draw? Remember premium cigars are hand rolled and there will be imperfections. You can try loosening the tobacco by applying gently pressure between your thumb and index finger. If this doesn�t work, your cigar may have a plug, where the tobacco is rolled so tight that no matter how hard you draw, you will not be able to smoke the cigar. RETURN IT. Any reputable tobacconist will exchange a bad cigar.
"LEST WE FORGET"...The NYPD Memorial
July 22, 1921 Ptl Charles Potter #6864, 27 Pct, Drowned- rescue
July 22, 1922 Ptl Arthur Loewe #5275, 78 Pct, Shot-Robbery in progress
July 22, 1983 PO James Rowley #25696, Aviation, Helicopter accident
July 23, 1983 PO Charles Trojahn #30991, Aviation, Helicopter accident
July 24, 1876 Sgt James McGiven, 17 Pct, Stabbed-robbery
July 24, 1951 Ptl Albert Poltie #16489, 94 Pct, Motorcycle accident
July 24, 1971 Ptl Robert Denton #29130, 73 Pct, Stabbed-investigation
July 26, 1923 Ptl Frank Romanella #5920, 29 Pct, Shot-investigation
July 26, 1923 Ptl Charles Reynolds #7027, 116 Pct, Shot by perp
July 26, 1924 Ptl John Hyland #2794, 42A Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
July 26, 1957 Ptl Edward O�Leary #16061, 7Div, Auto accident transp prisoner
July 27, 1942 Ptl Michael Keene #3753, Traffic A, Auto accident on patrol
July 27, 1950 Ptl Roderick O�Connor #2575, Mcy 2, Motorcycle accident
July 27, 1964 Ptl Richard Walburger #13659, 9 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
July 28, 1929 Ptl William Kerlin #11017, ESU, auto accident
July 28, 1930 Ptl Dominick Caviglia #9216, 20 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
July 28, 1930 Det Thomas Hill #1273, 48 Sqd, Shot-investigation
July 29, 1906 Ptl William Hedeman, 35 Pct, Drowned-rescue
WHAT ABOUT THE PINS????
What's the story behind the "DB" pins? The Minister has it on information from the Wizard of Stats that the original "DB" pins are close to 20 years old, and were enameled with a serial # on the back.
The Minister is in the process of finding out more on this. Watch for more info in later postings.
Maybe you�ve seen the reruns playing on the A&E (Arts & Entertainment, NOT Arson & Explosion) channel. This show, which originally aired from 1986-1988, is a portrayal of the fictional Lt. Mike Torello, the commander of the Chicago Police Dept�s Major Crimes Unit. This show, when it aired, was a major network production, which each episode costing close to $1 million to produce.
It takes place in 1963 Chicago (pronounced Chi-cawgo if you live there). It�s first season started off as a serious drama, with Torello and his squad in pursuit of his nemesis, Ray Luca. It was on a slightly higher plane than the average cop show at the time. The second � and last � season moved the squad into Las Vegas in continued pursuit of Luca. It is generally believed by anyone who watched this that the move to LV killed the show.
The basic premise is that these detectives � fedora wearing, 1960�s cool � know how the system works and know how to work around the system to catch the bad guys. The music is 1960�s period, with the theme song �Runaway� by Del Shannon opening up the show.
If you get a chance to watch an episode on A&E, it�s probably better than whatever else is on at the time. If nothing else, the music and clothing are fun to watch.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
This site is set up for Private Investigators, and contains several links including one for People Searches that includes Reverse Lookup, etc.
http://www.detectivehelp.com/
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATORS -
Initally begun as an organization to represent the credit card
industry, IAFCI is now an organization which represents the
professional fraud investigator. The Association is non-compet-
itive and provides a neutral ground for the industry, concen-
trating on training and communications to prevent and suppress
financial transaction fraud worldwide.
http://www.iafci.org/start.html
FROM THE HUMIDOR
Some Q&A for the cigar smoker, thanks to the Texas Cigar Club. You can check out their site for more info at: www.texascigarclub.com
Lighting the Cigar: Holding the cigar, rotate the foot just above the flame. Warming or pre-heating the foot primes the cigar to light faster. Then without letting the flame touch the cigar, draw gently while rotating the cigar to ensure an even burn.
What about the ash? The ash on a premium cigar should be even and tight. Remember a premium cigar has a long leaf filler and the ash will be long, therefore you want the ash length to show, noting your selection of a fine cigar. When the ash is about to drop, you may let it drop naturally into the ashtray or with your index finger lightly tap the cigar over the ashtray. If the ash falls on your clothing, don�t panic, the fire is on the cigar not in the ash. You can stand up and let the ash fall to the floor, or gently brush the ash away.
What about the band? To remove the band or not is a personal preference. It�s completely up to you. (The Minister leaves the band on).
Can you relight the cigar? To relight the cigar, tap off any ash. Warm the foot, gently blow OUT any residue first, then relight as normal. You can also cut off the smoked end and finish it later, relighting as normal.
What about a cigar that doesn�t draw? Remember premium cigars are hand rolled and there will be imperfections. You can try loosening the tobacco by applying gently pressure between your thumb and index finger. If this doesn�t work, your cigar may have a plug, where the tobacco is rolled so tight that no matter how hard you draw, you will not be able to smoke the cigar. RETURN IT. Any reputable tobacconist will exchange a bad cigar.
"LEST WE FORGET"...The NYPD Memorial
July 22, 1921 Ptl Charles Potter #6864, 27 Pct, Drowned- rescue
July 22, 1922 Ptl Arthur Loewe #5275, 78 Pct, Shot-Robbery in progress
July 22, 1983 PO James Rowley #25696, Aviation, Helicopter accident
July 23, 1983 PO Charles Trojahn #30991, Aviation, Helicopter accident
July 24, 1876 Sgt James McGiven, 17 Pct, Stabbed-robbery
July 24, 1951 Ptl Albert Poltie #16489, 94 Pct, Motorcycle accident
July 24, 1971 Ptl Robert Denton #29130, 73 Pct, Stabbed-investigation
July 26, 1923 Ptl Frank Romanella #5920, 29 Pct, Shot-investigation
July 26, 1923 Ptl Charles Reynolds #7027, 116 Pct, Shot by perp
July 26, 1924 Ptl John Hyland #2794, 42A Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
July 26, 1957 Ptl Edward O�Leary #16061, 7Div, Auto accident transp prisoner
July 27, 1942 Ptl Michael Keene #3753, Traffic A, Auto accident on patrol
July 27, 1950 Ptl Roderick O�Connor #2575, Mcy 2, Motorcycle accident
July 27, 1964 Ptl Richard Walburger #13659, 9 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
July 28, 1929 Ptl William Kerlin #11017, ESU, auto accident
July 28, 1930 Ptl Dominick Caviglia #9216, 20 Pct, Shot-burglary in progress
July 28, 1930 Det Thomas Hill #1273, 48 Sqd, Shot-investigation
July 29, 1906 Ptl William Hedeman, 35 Pct, Drowned-rescue
WHAT ABOUT THE PINS????
What's the story behind the "DB" pins? The Minister has it on information from the Wizard of Stats that the original "DB" pins are close to 20 years old, and were enameled with a serial # on the back.
The Minister is in the process of finding out more on this. Watch for more info in later postings.
