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Dayton Police History Exhibit –

May - October 2008 at Carillon Historical Park

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Sponsors of The Dayton Police History Exhibit

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Star Sponsors

 

 

 

Code Credit Union

 

The City of Dayton, Ohio

 

 

 

 

 

MovieBigShots.com

 

 

Gold Sponsors

 

 

Dayton Stencil

 

 

 Dayton F.O.P.

Capt. John C Post

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Contributors

 

 Sentry, Inc.  –  Rankin & Houser, Inc.  –  Doll, Jansen & Ford  –  Copp Systems Integrator

Dayton FOP Auxiliary No. 11  –  Milano’s Atlantic City Subs  –  Oakwood Car Wash

Dayton FOP Associates Lodge No. 1  –  Jay’s Restaurant  –  Smokin’ BBQ

Chipotle  –  Dewey’s Pizza  –  Red Robin  –  Subway  –  Tony’s Italian 

Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local 136  –  Cox’s Publishing

WSU Paul L Dunbar Library

  

Sponsorship Levels:   Star $1000  –  Gold $500  –  Blue $250

 

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The Exhibit                           <Click for PHOTOS>

The Dayton Police History Exhibit opened on May 3rd and ran through 2008.  This exhibit followed and honored the evolution of the police profession and honors its sacrifices.  The setting was the Dicke Family Transportation Center at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton.   This is the largest non-permanent museum exhibit ever put together at this historic location. 

The theme of the exhibit was "Patrolling the Streets – The History of the City of Dayton Police Force".  It chronicled the ways by which the Dayton police force has protected the public since the time Dayton Township appointed its first constable in 1797 to the city of present day.  There was an extensive photographic history depicting all forms of patrol:  the walking beat, horse, wagon, bicycle, motorcycle, touring auto, patrol cruiser, boat, helicopter and special patrol details.  On display were police artifacts, tools of the profession and technological innovations significantly changing police patrol practices, from the call box to the modern-day mobile dispatch terminal communication system.   Read more further below. 

Financial Donations

Donations for this continuing law enforcement educational project may be sent to:

Dayton Police History Project

P.O. Box 293157

Dayton, OH 45429-9157

 The funds raised will be used to pay for future Dayton police exhibits having different themes (e.g. CSI, special tactics teams, etc.) and for the continued efforts to establish a permanent police museum, preferably at Carillon Park .

The Background

By the end of February 2008, well over 200 photographs and images were obtained by the Committee.  They were found in 10 books containing local police history and at least 10 other sources.  Those photos were categorized.  In addition, nearly 250 police artifacts, tools of the trade, uniform items, technical equipment, books, collectibles, etc. were located at Wright State University and ‘Dayton History’ as well as the Lodge, Police Academy, Signal Building, Safety Building and other places.  A number of members and private individuals offered items for exhibit.  All of these items were catalogued.

 

The photos and law enforcement items were been researched extensively and although this remains an ongoing effort.  The images and the articles in the displays were woven together into an account that reveals more about each piece than would otherwise be known.   Although this exhibit is the largest that has been held for Carillon Park, many items and photos collected  were not exhibited because of space considerations… this is the reason that efforts are underway to establish a permanent police museum.

 Examples of the Exhibit

Ø      Post Civil War, the Dayton Police Force was first organized in 1867 and soldiers were appointed to the new profession of police patrolmen.  Actual equipment used by these officers is on display as depicted in photos of assembled officers from 1876 and 1888.

 Ø      Circa 1890 peeler police hats, 1900 clubs/batons and police patrol call boxes circa 1920 and 1945… the utility of these artifacts are photo illustrated and explained.

 Ø      J. Edgar Hoover named him FBI’s Public Enemy No. 1… John Dillinger.  Arrested in Dayton in 1933, his confiscated Colt .38 Super semi-automatic handgun and the handcuffs placed on him by a Dayton officer are on display, along with the story of his capture.

 Ø      The 1947 local arrest record of George ‘Bugs’ Moran, leader of  Chicago’s north-side Irish gang that rivaled Al Capone’s south-side Italian gang.  Moran – the main target who escaped the slaughter of his gang in the ‘St. Valentine’s Day Massacre’ – did not escape his Dayton crime.  Convicted of a $10,000 armed robbery in west Dayton, ‘Bugs’ Moran was sentenced to 10-25 years behind penitentiary bars.

 Ø      A replica 1969 Dodge Coronet Dayton police cruiser used in the filming of the movie “Circumstances of Fate”.  The film producers launched their website in early May – www.MovieBigShot.com – where the ’69 Dodge appears in the movie trailer.  This replicated Dayton police cruiser will be given away on the website in a drawing scheduled for the end of October 2008.

 Ø      The unique history of African Americans and Women in Law Enforcement is placed in fresh perspective and is distinguished by heroic actions, sacrifices and progress.

 Ø      The 24 Dayton police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty are honored in a memorial tribute marking their end of watch.

 Ø      Portraits of those serving as Dayton Police Chiefs since 1867 and career dates leading the police force.  Also on display is an evolution of weapons, holsters, leather gear, radios and uniforms.  Bicycle and horse patrols re-emerged in the 1990’s; their hardware is on display.    See the past, see the present, see all that has changed… as well as all that has not.

Loaning Police Items

The DPH Committee is still interested in finding new and unusual items, particularly uniform pieces from the 1920’s, ‘30’s & ‘40’s.  Any item provided would be on loan unless specifically donated.  ‘Dayton History’ has the official paperwork for objects on loan, will pick up items from the lender and will credit the lender in the display.  ‘Dayton History’ has the final say on what gets displayed.  If you have something to contribute or information to share, please send an email to:

 

Blueline@fopdayton44.org  or  FOP44Retirees@fop.net

 

Any item(s) offered for loan may be used in planned future police exhibits.  The lenders information will be obtained and the item(s) will be catalogued for acquisition at a later date.  You cooperation is valued. 

 

DPH project has been endorsed by the Dayton History (formally the Montgomery County Historical Society), Dayton Police Department and the Dayton Fraternal Order of Police. 


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