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 the 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.
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 Newark Collection the item below serves as my tribute:
By Dennis Beyer
This article is a reprint of my original post regarding a tragic shooting in Newark. I have decided to re-post the story in its' original format on the anniversary date of this incident. That story follows:
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It was 1974 and I was struggling to make ends meet. I was now working in the Probation Departments' Pre-Sentence Investigations Section. We prepared reports for the court, so judges could impose their sentences on those individuals who definitely were not the "pillars of the community." My job gave me quite a bit of time "in the field." I was constantly traveling from one end of the County to the other. That was great for the expense account and paying the bills.
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The Officer, riding alone, wanted my ID, and to know what I was doing. I couldn't make up a good story so I tried the truth. It seems the person who told me about these blocks also told the officer I might be around that location, and to "look out" for me."
The Officer busted my chops real good, then asked, with a huge grin, if I was done. I told him "No." I intended to get the rest of the pile. He, smiled, and said, He'd be back the next day to "watch out for me." One day later I had all "my" blocks, and 34 years later they are still around my old homestead. I remember those blocks, and meeting the "Snowman."
John Snow was assigned to traffic patrol. He routinely covered US 1 near
In 1976 I heard his name mentioned on the radio. It was August and Friday the 13th. John was making a delivery of cash to a Bank when he was robbed. Gunfire took his life that day.
I really did not know the man, but I smile every time I think of those blocks. That smile soon fades when I remember
By: Dennis Beyer
This image dates back to late 1960's.
It conveyed a "warning" to be careful when traveling in Newark, especially alone. One should recognize the man with the shotgun. That's Rambo.
I have a 16 x 32 Poster with this image and often use it as part of my displays at local shows. The message is clear.
This Document is 135 Years Old, and in Excellent condition. It is a Bill for $42.00 for Repairs to N.P.D.'s Rogues Gallery. I am sure the Contractor got paid. I've had it in my Newark Police Collection for years. I just thought I would share it with everyone through this Post.
This Badge is from the "Crossroads of New Jersey" - East Orange. That just so happens to be my birthplace.
This Badge was issued well before the Garden State Parkway or I-280 were ever thought of. The shape of this badge parallels the NYC Captain's Badge, however at the Center Point of this Badge there is a classic NJ State Seal in a blue field.
It has been in my collection close to fifty years. I still regard it as a "keeper," even though I have scaled my Collection back.
Thanks for allowing me to share a view of this item with you.
