February 1975, the Executive 'Board of Newark Lodge #12 Fraternal order of police, with the approval of the general membership, established the F.O.P. Museum, in May 1976 It was dedicated to the members of the Newark police Dept that gave their lives In the performance of their duty defending the rights of the people of Newark. The purpose of our museum is to perpetuate the memory of all Newark police officers whose courage and devotion to duty Is constantly contributing to the police profession, 'Because of space limitations we are unable to list the names of the people that assisted our organization in the establishment of our Museum. However, we feel we must thank the many police officers, their families, and friends for their time and advice which contributed to the success of this police Museum. It Is the expectation of the Fraternal order of police, that in some small way our museum, has created for you a better understanding of the police profession. We thank you for your time, and we sincerely hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we enjoyed having you visit the Newark Police Museum. Museum Committee
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OVER 300 YEARS WITH THE NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
1666 - Newark was originally founded by a group citizens migrating from Connecticut. 1668 -Thomas Johnson was appointed constable, this marked the beginning of a police force In Newark. 1671 - A side-partner to constable Johnson was appointed. 1784 - Eight constables constituted the police force. 1834 - The town was divided into four Watch Districts, the origin, of precinct divisions. 1836 - Newark Incorporated as a city. It was this year that the establishment of beats or posts were mentioned. 1844 - Watchmen armed with clubs (nightsticks). 1852 - officers were directed to wear a uniform blue coat and cap and to wear the Star badge on the outermost garment. 1854 - Marked the FIRST Newark police officer, Maxwell Badgley to have met his death at the hands of an assailant. 1857 - The Night Watch and the Day police were merged into one police department, this marked the beginning of a unified force. 1859 - The first Detective appointed, Jacob Wambold,. 1864 - Police Station built and occupied at William St. The first true home of the department. 1865 - The compensation of police officers was fixed at $2.5O a day. 1872 - Horse drawn van instituted to transport prisoners. 1886 - Mrs. Julia Herman appointed Matron. Possibly being the first female on the Newark Police force. 1887 - Photographic equipment was installed for Rogues gallery 1888 - Bicycle Squad established. 1889 - The Police Signal system installed throughout the city. 1894 - Mounted squad instituted with eight men. 1907 - Motorcycle squad introduced this year. 1911 - First motor patrol put into service. 1916 - Newark police established the first school safety patrol in our nation. 1918 - Three police women appointed. 1921 - Narcotic Squad/ and Auto Theft unit established. 1932 - 14O9 officers and/ men constituted/ the police force. 1934 - Radio patrol cars make debut in Newark. 1935 - The Newark police Emergency Squad/ was created,. 1936 - Newark-Police Academy was dedicated. 1955 - Youth Aid Bureau (Y.A.B.,) Established 1962 - Polygraph unit established 1969 - Formation of the first tactical squad in the state. 1976 - The F.O.P. Newark Police Museum was dedicated. 1995 - The museum moved to it's present location. |
An Experience For All - "What a great way to educate your children" All group tours are available upon request, and must be made by appointment. Contact: Daniel Santos
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