Photograph of the back view of a man conducting firearms practice at the indoor firing range of the Arlington Police Training Center. He is wearing over the head earmuffs for ear protection.

Photograph of five members of the Arlington Citizens Police Academy alumni who are gathered for refreshments at a meeting. Two named members are Matt McKee, who is sitting at the table eating and Jim Stone who is standing next to him holding a plate of food.

Photograph of Chaplain Harold Elliott standing with three mannequins dressed in various police uniforms that are on display at the Arlington police museum. Also included in the grouping is a wall cabinet with memorabilia, a United States Flag pinned on the wall, and a framed collection of police patches.

Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the West Station at 2060 W. Green Oaks Boulevard taken in an open field. Six people (two women flanked by two men on each side) are holding shovels in various stages of digging. ? (man in suit), Police Chief Theron Bowman (in uniform), Council Member Sheri Capehart, (?council member), Mayor Robert Cluck, and Mayor Elzie Odom are pictured. A section of a poster on an easel can be seen on the right behind Elzie Odom and behind the easel is a pile of dug up ground. A housing subdivision is in the left background and a large metal electical tower is in the center to left background. West Arlington Police Service Center is also referred to as the West Station.

Photograph of the front entrance of the West Arlington Police Service Center located at 2060 W. Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, Texas. The building was dedicated December 19, 2003. Also shown are three flying flags: United States Flag, Texas Flag, and the City of Arlington Flag. West Arlington Police Service Center is also referred to as the West Station.

Photograph of Mayor Elzie Odom speaking at a podium in an empty field part of which appears to have been broken for construction. There are two posters on easels showing floor plans and architects renditions of the station. A two-story building and several vehicles, tractors and other construction equipment is in the background. West Arlington Police Service Center is also referred to as the West Station.

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Assistant Chief Michael Ikner in uniform taken about 2002. [Ikner joined the Arlington Police Department, where he climbed through the ranks to assistant chief, briefly serving as interim chief in 2006 and 2007].

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Assistant Chief Tommy Ingram in uniform taken about 2002. [He worked 29 years as a police officer for the City of Arlington and retired in 2004 with the rank of Assistant Chief]

Photograph of a formal portrait of Police Chief Theron Bowman in uniform with hat in his hands. Police Chief Bowman has been Chief of Police from March 9, 1999 to present.

Photograph of a formal portrait of Police Chief Theron Bowman in uniform with hat on his head. Police Chief Bowman has been Chief of Police from March 9, 1999 to present.

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Deputy Chief Danny Sustaire in uniform taken about 2002. A United States Flag stands behind his right shoulder.

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Deputy Chief David Pugh in a dress suit taken about 2002.

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Deputy Chief Jerry Kendrick in uniform taken about 2002.

Photograph of a head and shoulder shot of Deputy Chief Ken Burton in uniform taken about 2002.

Photograph of a brass whistle used by Officer Howard Vaughn beginning in 1950.

Photograph of Police Chief Theron Bowman (sitting in center) with assistant chiefs sitting on both sides. Larry Boyd is sitting to the left and Tommy Ingram is sitting to the right of Chief Bowman. All the Deputy Chiefs are standing in the back row and are (L to R:) Del Fisher, Jerry Kendrick, Ken Burton, Michael Ikner, Danny Sustaire, and David Pugh.

Photograph of police instructor Dwane Kelley spraying a trainee with pepper spray during a training exercise at the police training facility on Green Oaks. Several other trainees are watching. The trainees are wearing dark blue t-shirts and sweat pants or shorts.

Photograph of a portrait of Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman wearing a Class A uniform with the Millennium Badge and three gold stars on his shirt collar. The three stars signify Chief. Police Chief Bowman has been Chief of Police from March 9, 1999 to present.

Photograph of Officer Gary Shipp in a dress suit. Starting in 1972, Special Enforcement Officer Gary Shipp led in the development and operation of the APD's Tactical (SWAT) teams and later, in the mid 1980's, as a Lieutenant, the development and operation of the Special Operation Units.

Photograph of Officer Gary Shipp in a dress suit. Starting in 1972, Special Enforcement Officer Gary Shipp led in the development and operation of the APD's Tactical (SWAT) teams and later, in the mid 1980's, as a Lieutenant, the development and operation of the Special Operation Units.

Photograph of Officer Keith Humphrey being promoted to Sergeant. His wife is pinning his new badge onto his uniform and his daughter stands beside him watching the event.

Photograph of Arlington Police Officer Dee Anderson standing at a podium speaking to an audience in the City Council Chamber room.

Photograph of the current and three previous police chiefs taken at an office retirement party. From left to right, they are Roy Ables (chief from 1983-1985), David Kunkle (chief from 1985-1999), Herman Perry (chief from 1971-1983) and Theron Bowman (chief from 1999-present). All the men are dressed in suits.

Photograph of Officer Martha Willbanks standing with her arm on the driver's door of an Arlington Police cruiser. This is a close-in photo of Officer Willbanks taken in about 1999 with the background of the building and foliage distorted. Officer Willbanks was Arlington's first female officer (she was called the city's only armed secretary) and her dress uniform hangs in the police museum.