MUNICIPAL DISPLAY COMPLETED

DONE!

In September I wrote a piece about Wykoff and displayed the badge in the lower right corner. It is the last badge in this display case. I am finally done writing something about each item, and the community from which it comes. 

It took well over two years to complete, and actually there were some changes along the way. I covered those changes one way or another. I hate backtracking, and think I covered all fifty-five badges here. Above is a picture of the completed product.

In the future I will move on to other items in "my museum." Hope you enjoy looking and reading about these fine badges. 

If you are interested in sale or trade feel free to contact me at:  jerseychief@gmail.com

HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE

Representatives of the Documentary film "Heroes Behind The Badge" were present at the Orlando Police Collectors Show in September. The Show was held at the Rozen plaza hotel on September 14.

The film is being sold in order to help fund the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 

To order the film go to: 

 www.heroesbehindthebadge.com 

Additional information may be obtained by calling 305-970-4898 or emailing: 

  bill@moderncityentertainment.com

MOTORCYCLE OFFICER FOLLOWS FAMILY TRADITION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

I had the honor of meeting Jason "Jay" Leman at the Orlando Police Badge and Patch Show on September 14, 2013.

Jason is now retired. He served for 34 years with the Seminole County Sheriff's Department. Over those thirty four years he had a lot of "Firsts".

He was an original member of the SWAT Team which is a great way to start one's resume. Then after earning a Masters Degree he also earned the full respect of his peers by being named Outstanding Officer of the year (1986).

His experience and education paved the way for part time work as an Associate Professor at Bethune-Cookman College. That is in Daytona Beach. That work put him in position of being two things in life that he never dreamed of: A Cop and A Teacher.

Jason is also a Father. With his wife Sandra, also an officer, they had a child who they named Tina.  As she pursued a teaching career there was no thought that she would ultimately be another "First " - A Motorcycle Police Officer.

Tina became a Cop in the City of Sandford, Fl. After spending a decade of doing her job she became interested in being a Cop on two wheels !

She displayed the proper amount of interest, took the courses, and passed the tests. She was subsequently assigned to the motorcycle unit of the police force and has been riding her Harley ever since.

Her "Firsts" and her work for fighting Cancer have been captured on the video "Behind The Badge." Her dad was quite proud. WE should all be proud of this young lady. She is a good person and an excellent Cop.

Of course before giving me the link he showed me a badge that he made up for sharing with other collectors. It is a traditional shape Sheriff's Star and in the top panel it reads: "SEDDEWUZZA" and on the next panel, of course, it reads DEPUTY SHRIFF.

Jay "kept the badge" he showed me, but did write down this link concerning Tina, and her fabulous career with the bike she loves to ride for the Sandford Police Department.  

The link is:  https://vimeo.com/64273437

ORLANDO 2013

Same Place, but a different story. The Rosen Plaza Hotel provided rooms, tables, and ambiance for the 2013 Patch and Badge Show hosted by Doug Sarubbi.

One hundred tables were sold. The room was filled with collectors from near and far. I was surprised, although I shouldn't be, by  the number of collectors calling Florida home.

Manny Ynestroza shared my zip code. He had a fabulous display of patches, and took up at least two tables to display them.  He had so many items he needed help to set them up, and carry them all home. The lady who helped, pictured below was Manny's wife Giselle Ynestro. She also helped bring home - The Best Display Award for 2013.

Around the corner from Manny was a beautiful display by Rick Amos. Rick has been a regular at this show. He has an excellent collection of West Coast badges.   To those of us in Florida this "West"

 means Pacific Ocean, not Gulf of Mexico.

The badges included a couple from Los Angeles, and San Diego. All were in great condition, and in a nice display box.

John Holmes had a nice corner where he took up several tables to display the fruits of decades collecting. He too is a regular at this show. His items included Canadian Mounted Police, and New York Police uniforms, batons, patches and badges. John was quite proud of a complete set of Hong Kong lapel badges.

Over in the center of the room was a display from "Heroes Behind The Badge."  They were here last year.  Again they made the trip to remind everyone of their documentary film. Proceeds in part go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

At other tables one could see a "Stinkin Badge," a collectible firearm, and yours truly holding court with my wife at our New Jersey Table. See you all next year.