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[Image of a United States Commemorative Capitol Police Badge and a triangular folded U.S. Flag]
Photograph of a full size commemorative badge from the United States Capitol Police and a triangular folded United States flag. The flag was flown over the Capitol building in Washington D.C. and is folded into a triangle with the field of stars showing. The Capitol Police Badge is displayed in front of the flag. The badge is kept in a hinged wallet. On the left side of the wallet is a picture of the Capitol Building Dome with the words "Washington D.C., The Nation's Capitol" at the bottom. The right side of the hinged wallet holds the United States Capitol Police Badge. The gold commemorative badge shows the U.S. Capitol Dome in the center with the word "United" on the left , "Sates" on the right and "Capitol" on the bottom. Other words on the badge are: "Lest we forget", "9-11", and "Police." Both items were presented to Chief Theron Bowman of the Arlington Police Department.
Date:
20uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of a United States Commemorative Capitol Police Badge and a triangular folded U.S. Flag, close-up view of badge]
Photograph of a full size commemorative badge from the United States Capitol Police. The badge is kept in a hinged wallet. On the left side of the wallet is a picture of the Capitol Building Dome with the words "Washington D.C., The Nation's Capitol" at the bottom. The right side of the hinged wallet holds the United States Capitol Police Badge. The gold commemorative badge shows the U.S. Capitol Dome in the center with the word "United" on the left , "Sates" on the right and "Capitol" on the bottom. Other words on the badge are: "Lest we forget", "9-11", and "Police." Both items were presented to Chief Theron Bowman of the Arlington Police Department.
Date:
20uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of a wall decorated with pictures of all the APD officers who have died in the line of duty]
Photograph of a wall that is decorated with photographs of all the Arlington Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. Shown are L-R: James Evans Johnson, Gary D. Harl, Terry Lynn Lewis, Jerry J. Crocker, Craig M. Hanking, Joseph Thomas Cushman, Craig M. Story, and Jillian M. Smith.
Date:
20uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an aluminum Glock training pistol used for APD training, 1980s]
Photograph of an aluminum Glock training pistol that was used at the Arlington Police Department Training Center in the mid 1980s. A brief description is placed below the pistol that states: "Early model Glock training pistol."
Date:
198X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD Awards Statue presented to annual award recipients and retirees]
Photograph of an Arlington Police Department Awards Statue presented to annual award recipients and retirees. The statue is a bronze policeman in uniform standing on a wooden pedestal.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD badge with mourning cover and a police Medal Of Honor medalian]
Photograph of a display of an Arlington Police badge with a mourning cover and a Police Medal Of Honor medalian from the American Police Hall of Fame. The badge shows a black cloth strip placed over the center of the badge. The display reads, "BADGE COVER. Worn in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. Cover is traditionally worn from the time of death until 2400 hours after the funeral." The badge cover and medal are both in honor of fallen officers.
Date:
20uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD helmet with face shield]
Photograph of a gold colored police helmet with a face shield. All APD officers were assigned helmets and shields during the 1960s student unrest demonstrations.
Date:
196X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD laser speed detection unit]
Photograph of Arlington Police Department's first laser speed detection units. The brand name on this unit is Marksman LTI 20-20. This particular unit, in its carrying case, was unintentionally left on top of a patrol car and fell into a deep mud puddle. It remained lost for several years. When the puddle finally dried up, it was found and returned to the Department. It was obviously unusable.
Date:
199X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD mourning band and badge cover]
Photograph of black arm band that was worn by Arlington Police officers as a symbol of mourning after an officer was killed in the line of duty. The arm band was later replaced by the black badge cover.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an APD two-way radio used in the briefing room by Sergeants]
Photograph of a vintage GE two-way radio base station and desk microphone used by Sergeants to monitor and direct patrol activity while in the briefing room. (Years of service to be determined)
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an Arlington Auxiliary Police Unit armband, 1930s]
Photograph of a four-inch-wide blue armband with the word "Police" stitched in white worn by local Arlington civilians who assisted the police in the early 1930s. They were not allowed to wear police uniforms or carry guns. No badges were provided for these individuals.
Date:
193X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an Arlington police car bubble light, 1960-1970s]
Photograph of the red Bubble Light used on Arlington patrol cars from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. The unit set on a metal bar that ran across the top of the patrol car. It flashed a red light when activated.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an earlier APD motorcycle helmet]
Photograph of a white motorcycle helmet used by various police officers of the Arlington Police Motorcycle Unit during the time they served.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an early APD tactical shield, view 1]
Photograph of an early tactical shield that was used by the Arlington Police Department to defend the user. This tactical shield was a hand-held rectangular shaped sheet of metal with a thin eye slot hole for vision. The protective shield was most necessary in situations where law enforcement tactical team members had little or no cover.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an early APD tactical shield, view 2]
Photograph of an early tactical shield that was used by the Arlington Police Department to defend the user. This tactical shield was a hand-held rectangular shaped sheet of metal with a thin eye slot hole for vision. The protective shield was most necessary in situations where law enforcement tactical team members had little or no cover.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of an old hard drive used by the APD Communications Division, ca. 1970s?]
Photograph of an old hard drive from a computer system used by the APD Communications Division, ca. 1970s. It was later replaced with a computer chip. (years of service to be determined)
Date:
197X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of antique APD Chief Badge, on blue drape]
Photograph of a silver frame containing an antique APD Chief Badge with an information placard below the badge. The badge is a six pointed star constructed from silver-like metal with "Chief Arlington Police" pressed in and blackened. The badge is pinned on gold felt. The placard that is below it reads: "Antique Arlington Police Badge. Date of Use Unknown." The frame is on a blue drape background.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of antique APD Chief Badge, on red fabric]
Photograph of a silver frame containing an antique APD Chief Badge with an information placard below the badge. The badge is a six pointed star constructed from silver-like metal with "Chief Arlington Police" pressed in and blackened. The badge is pinned on gold felt. The placard that is below it reads: "Antique Arlington Police Badge. Date of Use Unknown." The frame is on a red fabric background.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of APD epaulets]
Photograph of various epaulets worn by the Arlington Police Department. To the right of each epaulet is an explanation of its meaning. An epaulette is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. It is usually worn on dress or ceremonial uniforms. APD no longer wears epaulets. The epaulets shown are: Training; Reserves; Support Services; Traffic; Patrol; Tactical; Youth Services, D.A.R.E., School Resource.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of APD's first hand-held radio]
Photograph of the first Arlington Police Department hand-held radio (years of service to be determined). The name on the unit is "GE Master."
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of APD's first MDT (mobile data terminal) computer]
Photograph of the first MDT (mobile data terminal) used in Arlington police vehicles. MDT was a computerized device used to communicate with a central dispatch office. It displayed relevant information to the officer on a viewing screen and provided a keyboard for entering information. The MDTs were first installed in APD police cars in 1987.
Date:
198X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of APD's second series hand-held radio]
Photograph of the second series of a hand-held radio used by the Arlington Police Department (years of service to be determined). The name on the unit is "Motorola."
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of Arlington Police Chief "Ott" Cribbs and Police Chief David Kunkle's name plates]
Photograph of two name plates. Arlington Police Chief A.B. "Ott' Cribbs's name plate was used on his desk. Arlington Police Chief David Kunkle's name plate was on his office door. Chief Cribbs served as chief from 1934 to 1971 and Chief Kunkle served as chief from 1985 to 1999.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Image of Arlington Police Chief Ott Cribb's personal scrapbook, view 1]
Photograph of Arlington Police Chief A.B. "Ott" Cribbs personal scrapbook. Chief Cribbs started his career as a police officer in 1926 and was appointed Police Chief in 1934, a position he held for the next 37 years. He retired in 1971. This scrapbook records such events as his encounter with Clyde Barrow (of the "Bonnie and Clyde" outlaw couple). This image shows his picture on the left page and various newspaper clippings glued onto the right page.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History