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Henry Solomon Was Attacked Here

Submitted by Nick Bateman

Submitted by Nick Bateman

  • attack
  • police
  • blue plaque

Police Station - Historic Building

Transcript:Historic BuildingPolice Station Designed by William Chrichton and built in 1895.It was sued as the Dunedin Police Stationuntil 1915 and was subsequently used by the Labour...

Transcript:Historic BuildingPolice Station Designed by William Chrichton and built in 1895.It was sued as the Dunedin Police Stationuntil 1915 and was subsequently used by the...

  • new zealand
  • dunedin
  • dunedin city council
  • police
  • 1895

John Covalesk

At this location, officer John Covalesk was shot to death while investigating a burglary. Officer Covalesk gave his life in the line of duty November 15, 1950. Erected by The San Jose Police...

At this location, officer John Covalesk was shot to death while investigating a burglary. Officer Covalesk gave his life in the line of duty November 15, 1950. Erected by The San Jose...

  • san jose
  • police
  • line of duty
  • death

Captain Philip A. Manhan

In honor of Captain Philip A. Manhan who served the City of Emeryville, Police Department 1966-1995

In honor of Captain Philip A. Manhan who served the City of Emeryville, Police Department 1966-1995

  • emeryville
  • police
  • 1966

Australian Rural Police Cells

These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

  • australia
  • police
  • jail

Police Memorial

Shooting of police officers is thankfully a rare occurrence in Australia. THis is the only one of these I have seen.   These officers were shot while on a stakeout in 1998  <a...

Shooting of police officers is thankfully a rare occurrence in Australia. THis is the only one of these I have seen.   These officers were shot while on a stakeout in 1998  <a...

  • police
  • shooting
  • memorial
  • australia

Officer Thomas F. Griffiths Memorial Plaque

Salt Lake City Police Department Honoring Our Fallen Officer Thomas F. Griffiths Killed in the Line of Duty - June 25, 1913   Officer Thomas Griffiths, 39, responded to a call near 250 West 200...

Salt Lake City Police Department Honoring Our Fallen Officer Thomas F. Griffiths Killed in the Line of Duty - June 25, 1913   Officer Thomas Griffiths, 39, responded to a call near 250 West 200...

  • police
  • memorial
  • utah
  • salt lake city

BrUNSWICK FLAT

BrUNSWICK FLAT1502-06 MINER STREETThis building was constructed in two phases, the west portion completed in 1880 and the east section the following year. Peter Miess named the structure...

BrUNSWICK FLAT1502-06 MINER STREETThis building was constructed in two phases, the west portion completed in 1880 and the east section the following year. Peter Miess named the...

  • brunswick
  • red light
  • police
  • idaho springs
  • colorado
  • cornish
  • sawtooth
  • barber
  • miner

Philadelphia PD "Roll of Honor"

ROLL OF HONOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTY   99 names listed, dated Feb 1941-Nov 2001. Located in the SE...

ROLL OF HONOR POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTY   99 names listed, dated Feb 1941-Nov 2001. Located in the SE...

  • philadelphia
  • police
  • roll of honor
  • city hall
  • pennsylvania

Jimmy H Rutledge

    THIS PLAZA IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF  SERGEANT JIMMIE H RUTLEDGE END OF WATCH JUNE 16, 1973 HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED 

    THIS PLAZA IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF  SERGEANT JIMMIE H RUTLEDGE END OF WATCH JUNE 16, 1973 HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED 

  • berkeley
  • police
  • california
  • bay area
  • end of watch
  • plaza