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Baltimore Police
The Official Motto of the Department
Established in the 1800's
"EVER ON THE WATCH"


Introducing The NEW Baltimore
Police Memorial CHALLENGE COIN
The new Baltimore Police Memorial Challenge
Coins are now in stock and available for immediate shipping.
The coin is 1 3/4" in diameter, done in a bright gold tone. The front of the coin proudly displays the Baltimore Police
Badge in a silver color with full color Maryland shield. Above the badge are
the words "BALTIMORE POLICE" and below
"EVER
ON WATCH". The back of the coin proudly displays the shoulder patch done
in full color and above the patch are the words "IN
MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN OFFICERS" and below "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".
All the wording is surrounded with
a dark blue hard enamel. The coins are manufactured in
the United States by quality craftsmen. Each coin comes in a double sided plastic protective pouch at no additional charge.
You will be truly pleased with this
coin, as it is much better than the photos show. These coins were made in a limited quantity, so be sure to get yours before
they are gone. Be
among the first to own this high quality coin which will truly become a sought after Baltimore Police Collectible.
Please remit $15.00 for
each coin plus $2.50 standard first class shipping & handling ($17.50 total). For additional coins
add $.50 shipping & handling for each additional coin ordered. Please add $2.00 for up to 3 coins for insurance
if you desire. Larger quantities please ask for an insurance quote.
Once I mail your item(S) it is up to the USPS to safely deliver them.
Please send a Money Order to:
For quicker service you can send payment
through PayPal: baltimorepolice1@verizon.net
As soon as payment is received your coin
will be shipped usually within 24 hours.
Thank you and enjoy your coin.
Contact: w.hackley@BaltimoreMarylandPolice.com



An unofficial site of the Baltimore Police Department which depicts the history of the
department as told by Retired Officer William M. Hackley, who is solely responsible for its content. The thoughts and use
of certain items, terms, sound, and implications are not necessarily those that may be the same as the Baltimore Police Department,
as an official governmental agency.
The sole intent of this site is to Honor the Department and the fine men and women who
serve the citizens of Baltimore City.
This site is dedicated to the Fallen Heroes who in the course of their performance of
their duties were called upon to make the Ultimate Sacrifice.
As you look through the many pages of this site you will see the Baltimore Police Department
from its infancy showing the crude way of policing to the modern highly efficient department that it is today.
Enjoy this site for what it is, my rendition of the proud history of the Baltimore Police
Department.
*Any request for official police information must be made directly
to the Baltimore Police Department.
410.396.2525



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Baltimore's Finest
December 1975
The following anonymous letter was received by the Police Commissioner.
Dear Commissioner Pomerleau,
We thought you might like to know how some of us feel about the men you have
in your Department.
AS WE SEE A "COP"
A guy who will defend a person's life, even if it means giving up his own;
One who stands ten feet tall in the eyes of a little old lady, who is afraid,
and just wants a little reassurance, or
A girl who needs help to change a flat tire; always conducting himself
as a gentleman;
A human being, who has been called every name under the sun, too often,
instead of being thanked and praised for just being there when he is needed;
He can be gentle with a lost child - kind and compassionate - yet, he can
be as tough and forceful as is necessary, when the occasion calls for it; he's quite a guy!
He lays his life on the line every day, and, 9 times out of 10, all he
EVER gets for it, is his paycheck, which is never enough;
A guy who can haul you over for speeding, read the riot act to you, and,
in the next breath, let you go without a ticket;
He's a special breed!
A guy who can polish off a pitcher of beer without batting an eye, but
is trying to watch his weight; who lives life to the fullest, who is proud of his uniform and his job;
A person who, somehow, can adjust to crazy hours - nights and days that
sometimes fly by, sometimes never end;
A person who has feet of clay (don't we all? ) but whose mind and heart
are finely tuned like a Rolls Royce;
Whoever it was who said these men are "Baltimore's Finest" must have known
the same cops we do;
Knowing that these kind of men are on the job give people like us
a feeling of pride and security. Our hats off to all of you!

"A POLICE OFFICER'S SERENITY PRAYER"
"God grant me the serenity to accept the dangers of the job, courage to do what I can
to protect law and order, and the wisdom to put my safety into your hands."




~Baltimore Police Department~
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THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO
LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Official Flag of the Baltimore Police Department

"A Wooden Nickel"
Souvenir of the Department
1797-1970
A sliver of balsa wood the size of a credit card
a handout to the citizens of Baltimore

Baltimore
Police
Department
~Souvenir~

**NEW WEB SITE ADDRESS**
http//www.BaltimorePoliceHistory.org (or)
http//www.BaltimoreMarylandPolice.com
* Site best when viewed in full screen mode*


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MISSION STATEMENT
To preserve and honor this fine Police Department and all that have served and
are serving with dignity and honor and also to those who will serve
The History Behind this Site
Since my retirement I have become increasingly interested in the History of the
Baltimore Police Department. I am also involved in preserving our past & Honoring our Fallen Officers.
I have established a Baltimore Police Museum containing numerous items of the Department
from times long past. Please see my CONTACT section.
I have restored a 1968 Chevrolet Baltimore City Police Traffic Car # 9610 ( the
old blue & white) you may have seen at various Police functions, parades and other events.

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POLICE
OFFICER SURVIVAL CREED
The will to survive, to survive
the attack, must be uppermost in my mind. For the one who lives through a fight is better off than the one who does not. Therefore,
preparation and not paranoia is the key to my survival. To survive I must be aware, be alert, be confident, be deceptive,
be decisive, and be ready. I must expect the unexpected and do the unexpected. When faced with violent assault, my life
depends upon my reaction without hesitation. There is no time to ponder because to ponder is to possibly perish. My response,
if attacked, must not be fear but aggressiveness. I must block out all thoughts of my own peril and think only of stopping
the assailant. My prize in personal defense is my life. The perfect fight is one that is over before the loser realizes
what is happening. The perfect defense is a counterattack that succeeds before the enemy can attack again. Therefore, if I
am assaulted, I will retaliate instantly. I will be sudden and quick. I will be fast, not fair. Speed is my salvation. If
my attacker knocks me down, I will fight back against the odds and get up off the ground. I will seize the initiative and
take every advantage. My concern is to stay alive. I won't hold back. If I find myself under lethal attack, I won't be
kind. I will be harsh and tough. If I must shoot, I will shoot with precision and shoot to stop. If I must use my hands, I
will use them with all the strength I possess and more. When I strike, I will strike hard; I will kick, punch, and do what
must be done to survive. I will strike no more after my attacker is incapable of further action, but I will see that he is
stopped. Above all, I won't give up and I will make it. I will not die in the streets, or in an alley, or in any other
part of the concrete jungle. I will survive; not just by good luck and good fortune, but by my skills. If I adhere to
these basic principles of survival and adhere to the attitude that is suggested in them, as a police officer, I will greatly
enhance and perfect my skills in utilizing good and safe practices, tactics, and techniques.
ALWAYS GO HOME
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Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
On my Honor, I will never
betray my Badge, my Integrity,
my Character or the Public Trust.
I will always have the Courage to hold
myself and others accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the
Constitution, my community, and the
Agency I serve.


This site will provide a History of the Baltimore City Police Department in
text and pictures.
Photos of Officers from the past
Photos of Vehicles old & new
Photos of Equipment used
Photos of Station Houses
Tributes to BPD Fallen Heroes
Inspiration for our Fallen Heroes
Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of 9-11-2001
Listing of Police related Events/Parades & Memorials
Police information
Police War Stories stranger than fiction
The Final Roll Call
Roll Call & Breaking News
Information on Districts, Units and Divisions


Please feel free to get in touch with me for any comments or reactions to my
site. If there is an error or the statements are just not clear, please let me know about it. If there is a piece of history
that you believe should be added send me the information/pictures.
If you have a relative who was a BPD Officer and would like to have them remembered
on this site please submit a picture and information about them, they will be "HONORED" on this site.

Contact:Bill Hackley

SUBMIT A COMMENT OR QUESTION HERE

JackWeb,speech to rookies
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If you enjoy this site please consider making a donation to
the Baltimore Police Memorial Fund. All money goes directly toward improvement and maintenance
of our own Baltimore Police Memorial, located at Fayette and President Streets
{The Shot Tower Plaza}
Mailing address:
BALTIMORE POLICE MEMORIAL FUND
3920 Buena Vista Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
Laurie Platt: President BPD / FOP Memorial
Fund
E mail: Lshermy@aol.com
Martha G. Wood: Vice President BPD / FOP Memorial Fund
E mail: bwfoxtrot1@verizon.net
BALTIMORE POLICE MEMORIAL SITE
http://baltimorepolicememorial.org


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WANTED
POLICE INFORMATION
Copies of: Your BPD Class Photo, Pictures of BPD Officers, Vehicles, Equipment, Newspaper
Articles of BPD Officers, Old BPD Newsletters, BPD Lookouts, BPD Wanted Posters, BPD Brochures, Deceased BPD Officer Information
and anything that may help to Preserve the History and Proud Traditions of this agency. Please contact Retired Officer William
Hackley.
W.Hackley@BaltimoreMarylandPolice.com
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NOTICE
How to Dispose of Old Police Items
If you come into possession of Police items from an Estate or Death of a Police Officer Family
Member and do not know how to properly dispose of these items please contact: Retired Officer William Hackley
Please dispose of POLICE Items: Badges, Guns, Uniforms, Documents, PROPERLY
so they won’t be used IMPROPERLY.
W.Hackley@BaltimoreMarylandPolice.com


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