JOE SAPIENZA prepared this history of each Newark Police Precinct and their Station Houses. He has compiled the exact dates and locations for each station house.
BADGE COLLECTOR
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
NEWARK POLICE: HISTORY OF PRECINCT'S AND THEIR LOCATIONS
Saturday, September 20, 2025
DIRECTOR BADGES TOP OFF RANK SETS
Earlier this year I obtained my third Newark Director Badge. I posted a single picture of it a few weeks ago. I was quite proud of that Badge and informed everyone about the "Blue Stars." This was the work of H Buchlien & Co who had the commission to make this badge.
Following that original Post I presented the newest addition along with two other Newark Directors that I have had for decades. I had a thought of making a display of just the three Director Badges, but I ultimately thought putting them with the other rank badges, as pictured above, makes the best sense.
Above you will see two Director Badges, with the Blue Stars, to the Right of the top row. On the bottom row, also to the Right, is the current version of the Director Badge. It is without Blue Stars.
What is most important, as one looks at the Director Badges is to realize that the two rows are Rank Sets. That represents a lifetime collecting and obtaining this fine grouping.
There are perhaps 40-50 years between some of these badges of the same rank. Of course some are much newer. It is the fact that they are a two fine sets that makes me mighty proud.
It goes without saying that these badges are in a wood and glass display that is LOCKED. The case hangs in my Den where, without fail, I view it every day.
STREET INSPECTOR, NEWARK
This is one of my "Non Police Newark Badges." It dates back to 1930's or earlier. I like the design, with the City Seal at top of badge under a Reverse Blue Lettered panel. In the middle of the badge is a bold panel with the word: INSPECTOR. Since this is from the "Dept Of Streets" I can only imagine the job duties.. It stands 2.25" tall and as the picture shows is still in good condition. Glad to have it in my collection of Newark items.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
911 - A DAY TO REMEMBER
911 is a Date we shall never forget. There will be many tributes to those who died in NYC on the Day the World Trade Center's Twin Towers came down as a result of a terror attack.
From my Badge Collection the item below serves as my tribute:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
OBSOLETE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTS: CUMBERLAND CO
Friday, August 22, 2025
AIRLINE POLICE, U.A.L. # 53
Here is an item that is one Badge that I always have loved. When I got it I hung it, almost immediately, in a prominent location in my home. It was up on the wall so I could hear those distress calls from the wife: "Too Many Stinking Badges - Get Rid of Some."
I've been hearing that Battle Cry for 60 years now, but these Badges are: My hobby, and they don't stink, and they're staying ! They bring me memories and that, of course, is what I really collect.
Back to the badge. The Wife found it in a Church sale. She paid $18. That was a good price back then. She got it for my birthday. That made this Badge way more meaningful.
The Badge was on a card with the notes "United - Newark." I take that to be United Airlines. They were located in Newark, way before the existence of the "New York and New Jersey Port Authority." That gives some idea of the age of this old badge.
It is a smart looking "Sunburst" design, however there is also an Eagle on top. The words on it are clear: "POLICE - U.A.L." In the number box is # 53. To top it all off it is in excellent condition, just look at the picture.
I keep this one, certainly under glass, in "my museum" where I talk to it every day. Well, almost every day. I sure did today as its' my birthday again, and I said, "Thank You to my Wife" for buying it for me some forty years ago. Now that's a nice memory and it gives license for the Wife to go to as many Church sales as she wants.