MOUNT UP AND RIDE!

The above picture (copy) was recently obtained. It is Newark Mounted Police leaving their Stable area.

My Dad also rode with the Mounted Squad around 1927. I have his picture on the horse named Ginger. That is it below.

Following a few years on "Mounted" my father moved to the new Newark Radio unit. At the time radio operators had to be licensed, and guess what? Dad had a license.

Over the years collecting badges I came across the unique badge pictured below. It was also from the Stables where Newark kept their Police Horses.  

This is a unique badge, but clearly a Newark item per its' markings and Seal. It may not be a "police" item as the badge is stamped "Dept of Public Works."  I have seen this design used once before by the same City Department.  It is a one of a kind. At least I have not seen another one like it.

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CLASSIC CAR RIDE TO AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME

Oct 3 (rain date Oct 10) is going to be an important day for all Law Enforcement Officers.

To promote a new initiative for wounded officers a Classic Car Show will put on stage by driving their antique cars from the Harley Davidson Store in Sandford, Fl. to the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville.

A Motorcycle Squadron will make sure the Classic Cars don't exceed speed limits  escorting them for the entire ride.

Cars may enter the event for $40 and Motorcycles will pay $25 per rider.

This Show and the wounded Officer endeavor is led by Peter Hernandez,  Founder & President. Peter is an active officer with the Windemere, Fl. Police Dept.

The group may be contacted through there web site shown below:

woundedofficersinitiative.org 

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