Animals have played such key roles in so many facets of our daily lives. Throughout history, animals provided services and companionship, such as a guard dog, an indoor cat, a carrier pigeon, a service animal for the blind or a police horse. With so many animals and functions it’s not too surprising to notice aContinue reading “From Turkeys to Cats, Animals and Detroit Police-Fallen Hero Stories”
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Police Dedication to Serving the Public at the Ultimate Cost
Often the police put themselves in harms way in some obvious situations such as robberies, high speed pursuits, and drug busts. However, it’s when they go beyond the obvious calls of duty become heroes of the neighborhoods they patrol or live in. One can picture the friendly neighborhood Officer on shows from the 50’s likeContinue reading “Police Dedication to Serving the Public at the Ultimate Cost”
Detroit Race, Riots, and Looting: Stories of the Fallen Officers
Detroit’s long history of racism, rioting, which sometimes leads to looting, has been documented for over 150 years. From the 1863 riots, to the 1943 or 1967 riots, Detroit’s history has lead to numerous civilian casualties. This Blog details three officers who died due to racial tensions of its citizens, assisted by racist policies andContinue reading “Detroit Race, Riots, and Looting: Stories of the Fallen Officers”
The Deadly Car Running Boards of the 1910’s-1920’s
The Police chase scenes in old movies, where the guys are hanging on the car, riding on the running boards on the outside of the car, going what seemed to be about 80MPH (probably more like 35), are always exciting to watch…looking like a gang of cops ready to take care of anybody who getsContinue reading “The Deadly Car Running Boards of the 1910’s-1920’s”
Detroit Police Fallen Hero stories 