Discover the History of the Boston Police Department

Feb. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- Celebrating the history of the Boston police force is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series, Boston Police Behind the Badge by Robert E. Anthony for the Boston Police Department, with a foreword by Commissioner Edward F. Davis. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and stories from some of Boston’s finest.

Recognized as the oldest police department in the country, the Boston Police Department has bravely protected and served the Boston community since 1838. This new pictorial history chronicles how over the years, the department’s efforts to keep the public safe have been supported by the many divisions and special units that are prepared to respond to a wide range of public safety issues. Photographs of the harbor patrol unit, mounted unit, K-9 unit, homicide unit and motorcycle unit take readers “behind the badge” to witness the exciting and sometimes dangerous situations that officers encounter when protecting the Hub.

This insider’s account of the Boston Police department is established through first-hand stories from former and current police officers, including the author, Robert E. Anthony. Honoring this great department and the men and women who have served it, Boston Police: Behind the Badge celebrates the long and noteworthy history of the city and department from days long gone by.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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