HAWAII 5-0 STAKE OUT NETS NICE MEMORIES

After 46 years of marriage I finally made that  trip of a life time to Hawaii. Despite the wife's plans I always had badges, patches or anything to do with police memorabilia on my mind. 

Let me start by telling you I didn't meet Steve McGarrett or Danno. I saw where they did some local filming. I saw the statue shown in the opening credits of Hawaii 5-0. In the end my stake-out did not produce a badge for my collection.

I did have fun searching for collectible items when the wife wasn't looking. I found a couple of cool things to share and perhaps inspire you to do your own investigation on Hawaiian turf.

Now think about where you work. What does your station look like. Here is what it looks like in Waikiki. This is on the main drag, which I can't spell or pronounce (Kalakaua Ave). The beach and ocean are in back of HQ.

Anyone want a transfer?  If you are like me and worked here the thinking process would be:  Find a tree and some shade. That is necessary in order to keep cool, and to do proper surveillance on the crowds, the beach, and some little bathing suits.

Yes Sir, if I had a job in this area I would find a Banyan Tree, park my car, and do some crowd control.  

Now I observed that Honolulu PD puts a number on their car. They also have a matching license plate. During my surveillance I found a car with the number "1" on it. Actually it was "1111".  I thought that was a nice find, so I snapped a couple of (long distance) shots to place in this article.

I looked for the Officer but couldn't find him.  Remember my partner on this job was my wife. She didn't let me search a lot, but then again my legs wouldn't have done the job.

After striking out in Honolulu we traveled to Maui.  The hunt was still on.  I was determined to get something for my collection. 

Just before the lunch call I struck pay dirt. I connected with an officer from the Humane Society. This was a good deal. Debbie not only showed me her badge, she showed me "her" island.

I got to ride shotgun in her big red truck as we cruised "Surfboard Lane" up into the mountains. This was good, as the wife had our backs in the rear seat, on this ride.This was "Official Business."

We stopped at farm to check out some animals. I was impressed several beautiful  horses. I got a little nervous when two Labrador Retrievers approached me, then I was embarrassed to learn they were cows. Guess I wouldn't qualify to do K-9 work.

We found a local restaurant and had an excellent meal. More important we had good conversation and a lot of laughs. 

After lunch we continued the quest to find me a badge. Debbie told me not to worry. She would deliver. Eventually we scored the badge that is pictured. There was a small problem with it - I had to give it back! 

Well it was nice to look at. I will enjoy doing that, and having the wonderful memory of that afternoon patrolling the highlands of Maui. 

BOLO, BOLO, BOLO

B.O.L.O. (Be on Look Out) for items wanted to buy, or items to sell.

This blog has made it clear my interest is Newark. 

There is always room for one more, so friends take a look in your collection and see if you have any like those pictured below. If so I want it. 

Send an email with your specifics.

The picture is an old (25-30 years) replica that I do have as part of a full set of Newark Replica Editions. I seek the real McCoy.

I also have a badge pictured below from Trenton. It is the State Capital and this is one of its' early badges. I have a couple and so I can move this by sale or trade. If anyone is interested send an email.

Here is the picture.

NEVADA COLLECTOR HAS INTERESTING FACEBOOK PAGE

WE were checking the various sites for something new and found a Nevada Collector who created a Facebook Page.

You can check that page by going to hard to see (sorry about that, unable to fix it) link, halfway to next paragraph, below:

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Police-Collectors/109937279048236

This is a very nice site. Check it out. Sorry again about link color. It happens with every color tried here.

DON'T FORGET SIGN UP FOR ORLANDO COLLECTORS SHOW

Attention friends !!!

There is a Patch and Badge Show Sep. 14 in Orlando Florida.

It will be at the Rosen Plaza Hotel

Sign up soon as tables are 80% sold out.

MUNICIPALS : "W" IS FOR WEST ORANGE

This is number 39 in sequence. It is a "W" for the town of West Orange.

This municipality is one of new Jersey's  four Oranges. There is a plain old Orange, then a South and East Orange, and The one on the mountain West Orange.

There is also a "Valley Area" in this Township which is home to roughly 45,000 people. Many of them are on the bus or train every day into New York for work.

A planned community, is located in this Township  in the Valley Area. It was started prior to the Civil War as a "retreat" for wealth New Yorkers. It is Llewellyn Park. As you enter this community you   go up onto the mountain. Homes thus are afforded a great view of New York City.

A famous home, with the name "Glenmont," is in this community. It belonged to Thomas E. Edison. He also owned what is now the historical site just a short distance from this community. It is where he worked and did research. 

The house was built for his wife (second marriage) as a wedding gift. Mina was twenty years of age at the time of their marriage and wanted a country home. What she got was a huge, twenty-nine room, mansion.  

I am sure the home had some form of electrical service or gadgetry, but certainly no cable TV. I am sure Mina didn't have to worry about cleaning it or making coffee in the morning. Too bad because Cops like coffee, and this would be a great spot to do a little public relations.

This badge is from the top officer in the P.D. It is a named badge and also reads: West Orange; Police Dept; Chief. In the center is a standard size multi-color State Seal. It has been in the collection for around twenty-five years. It is in excellent condition and, naturally, is displayed under glass keeping it pristine. It hangs in my den and evokes many memories on a daily basis. I am fortunate to have it, and my memory of Mr Edison.

ORLANDO POLICE COLLECTORS SHOW

We just received this letter from the sponsor regarding the show on September 14. It will be at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 

Look for our post dated July 12 for all the details. We will re-post it in August. 
  
We join the sponsors and hope to see you all there. Now read Doug Sarubb' letter below:

  Hope to see you at the 2013 Orlando Police Collectors Show. Orlando is always a great show. Meet old friends and make new friends. Make your plans to attend now. Great room rates are still available. See the attached flyer for details. Free parking for hotel and show guest.  Please pass along the flyer and tell your friends.

Thanks For Your Support.    

See You There.  Doug

MUNICIPALS: "W" IS FOR WAYNE TOWNSHIP

MUNICIPALS: "W" IS FOR WAYNE TOWNSHIP

This "W" is for Wayne Township in my Municipal Collection. It is the 38th badge, by municipality, in alphabetical order.

This is another New Jersey community  that in part thrives simply because of geography. It is twenty miles, using a car today, from the middle of Manhattan. My daughter, who lives at the New York end of the miles calculation, would probably love to run a marathon to Wayne.

When I grew up, a century ago, I often visited my Uncles who lived in and or near here. One had a nice house on what was called Packanack Lake. Very few people seemed to be living here back then. I did not see the Indians as the were gone. Today there are over 50,000 residents.

My second Uncle lived near the Pequannock, Pompton and Passaic Rivers all near Wayne Township. They were fun to use with a canoe or small outboard. Swimming and fishing were excellent.

Missing today from this area is the "Paquettahhnuake (try spell check on that) Indians." 

That name has its'  roots in: "a clearance of land and getting it ready for harvest." I think the Indians would be surprised at the planting of  Willowbrook Mall in a major area of this Township. It is known as a premier US  shopping location, and it puts Wayne Twnp. definitely on the map.

Every now and then the community makes the news when the Indians get their revenge by flooding those rivers as shown below.



This picture, from 2011,  is from North Jersey Com.

I don't know if the local police use canoes, or small outboards, to patrol the township during these never ending storms that seem to happen every other year. I am sure the Police did a fine job keeping their heads above water.

The badges shown above are a matching set which makes them more interesting for me to have and display. They are no longer in use. The badge has an eagle on top of the traditional shape that I have frequently said I like. They have been in my collection over 25 years and I am quite proud of them on display.

In the two panels are the words: Wayne Township and Police. There is a State Seal at center point. In the number box is a 12. Below the number box are the State's initials "N.J."

As usual I can view this item and enjoy   memories of my youth.  My parents thought I was a wild Indian back then. They were probably right, but I thought I was really a good kid, because I could spell "Paquettahhnuake."  Yeah Right.