Strictly by coincidence, my"Sentimental Journey" column in today's edition of "THE TIMES" deals with the arrival of radio communications at the Trenton and Hamilton police forces. I am currently searchingand digitizing interesting historic police activity in my collection of local newspapers from the past 100-plus years. The graphic is just a single even from the little pad which recorded the incidents which Trenton Patrolman Chorazy kept while on his Mill Hill - South Trenton beat. These records were kept by each patrolman on the beat in years gone by. When this little bit of history has been digitized and placed in the "POLICE-TRENTON," "POLICE-HAMILTON," AND "SOUTH TRENTON" folders in the Hamilton Library's digital collection, it will be sent over to Mr Mo Crosby at the Trenton Police Museum to be added to their fine collection of Trenton's much respected and historic police department.
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2 comments:
Hi Tom: I would like to say a few words about the patrolmen on the beat during my early years in Chambersburg and Villa Park. They not only kept the neighborhood safe but also helped in so many other ways. In Villa Park we had Patrolman Sparks, who was always ready to assist in any way possible. In those days we all felt secure and safe. Best Regards.
Thanks, Ralph. I see you agree with me that the policeman on the beat gave a great sense of security which would be ten times more effective in today's society.Remember: Back then they didn't have "handi talkies" (walkie talkies) to immediately contact headquarters and cars in the area.
Tom Glover
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