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[Image of a bracelet, wrist band and newspaper cartoon by Dick Collier honoring Police Officer Craig G. Story]

Photograph of a silver bracelet, a wrist band, and a newspaper cartoon drawing by Dick Collier honoring Arlington Police Officer Craig G. Story who died in the line of duty January 13, 2010 when his department motorcycle collided with a school bus at an intersection near Arlington High School. Displayed is a silver wrist bracelet with Officer Story's face in the center and the words, "In Memory of, Officer Craig Story, [Arlington(?)] Texas Police" on the left of his face and the words, "E.O.W. … more

Date: 2010

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a display honoring Arlington Police Officer Craig Hanking]

Photograph of a display of various objects belonging to and honoring Officer Craig M. Hanking who was killed in the line of duty in an automobile accident on August 3, 1994 while responding to a burglary call. Shown is Officer Hanking's black wallet containing his business card on the left and his ID badge #1443 on the right. His wrist watch sits below the wallet. At the top of the wallet is a bronze horse statue called a "caparisoned horse". The single riderless horse carries boots reversed in… more

Date: 1994

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD badge with mourning cover and a police Medal Of Honor medalian]

Photograph of a display of an Arlington Police badge with a mourning cover and a Police Medal Of Honor medalian from the American Police Hall of Fame. The badge shows a black cloth strip placed over the center of the badge. The display reads, "BADGE COVER. Worn in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. Cover is traditionally worn from the time of death until 2400 hours after the funeral." The badge cover and medal are both in honor of fallen officers.

Date: 20uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a wall decorated with pictures of all the APD officers who have died in the line of duty]

Photograph of a wall that is decorated with photographs of all the Arlington Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. Shown are L-R: James Evans Johnson, Gary D. Harl, Terry Lynn Lewis, Jerry J. Crocker, Craig M. Hanking, Joseph Thomas Cushman, Craig M. Story, and Jillian M. Smith.

Date: 20uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of two wrist bands honoring Officer Jillian Smith and Officer Craig Story]

Photograph of two black rubber wrist bands honoring Officer Jillian Smith and Officer Craig Story. One of the black wrist bands is engraved with pink letters that read "Officer J. Smith, #2650" and the other black wrist band is engraved with yellow letters that read "Officer Craig Story, #1443." Officer Jillian Smith was shot and killed in the line of duty by gunfire on December 28, 2010 after responding to an apartment for a report of a domestic dispute. Officer Craig Story was killed in the l… more

Date: 2010

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Jerry J. Crocker's pistol, view 1]

Photograph of the pistol carried by Reserve Officer Jerry J. Crocker the night he died in the line of duty October 9, 1992. Officer Crocker and Officer Terry Lewis were killed when their patrol car was struck broadside by a drunk driver driving a tractor trailer. This image shows the pistol with Officer Crocker's name plate above it and a brief description of the event below it.

Date: 1992

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Terry L. Lewis's pistol]

Photograph of the pistol carried by Officer Terry L. Lewis the night he died in the line of duty October 9, 1992. Officer Terry Lewis and Officer Jerry Crocker were killed when their patrol car was struck broadside by a drunk driver driving a tractor trailer. This image shows the pistol with a brief description of the event placed above the pistol.

Date: 1992

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Jerry J. Crocker's pistol, view 2]

Photograph of the pistol carried by Reserve Officer Jerry J. Crocker the night he died in the line of duty October 9, 1992. Officer Crocker and Officer Terry Lewis were killed when their patrol car was struck broadside by a drunk driver driving a tractor trailer. This image shows the pistol with Officer Crocker's name plate above it and a brief description of the event below it.

Date: 1992

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Gary Harl's handcuffs and pocket knife]

Photograph of the handcuffs and pocket knife carried by Officer Gary Harl when he was killed in the line of duty while making a "routine" traffic stop. He was killed by gunfire on July 16, 1975 when he stopped a man who had been driving a stolen motorcycle. The two men were sitting in the front seat of Officer Harl's police car when the motorcycle driver suddenly shot him. This image shows the handcuffs and the pocket knife with a brief description of the event placed above them.

Date: 1975

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer James E. Johnson's cartridge holder, whistle, and pen]

Photograph of the cartridge holder, whistle, and pen used by Officer James E. Johnson. Officer Johnson was killed by gunfire on November 23, 1930 while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace. He was the first Arlington Police Officer to die in the line of duty. A brief description of the items is placed below them. (date in photograph is incorrect)

Date: 1930

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Joey Cushman's flashlight and portable radio transceiver]

Photograph of a flashlight and portable radio transceiver that belonged to Officer Joey Cushman who died in the line of duty June 7, 2001. Officer Cushman was killed by accidental gunfire while performing training for a school shooting. A brief description of the item is included in the photograph.

Date: 200X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a commemorative stone from the Heroes' Park dedication, 2008]

Photograph of a commemorative stone from the dedication of Heroes' Park in Arlington Texas. Written in black on the stone is "Heroes' Park Dedication, May 17, 2008." Three emblems are placed below the words: an Arlington Fire Department emblem, an Arlington Police Badge emblem, and a City of Arlington emblem.

Date: 2008

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a triangular folded U.S. Flag and seven shell casings]

Photograph of a triangular folded United States Flag with the field of stars showing and seven shell casings standing upright and placed in front of the flag. The seven shell casings represent a 21 gun salute honoring fallen officers. Three volleys from seven rifles constitute the 21 gun salute. The brass casings are then given to family members. (These shown are from practice rounds).

Date: 20uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of seven shell casings]

Photograph of a close-up of seven shell casings. The seven shell casings represent a 21 gun salute honoring fallen officers. Three volleys from seven rifles constitute the 21 gun salute. The brass casings are then given to family members. (These shown are from practice rounds).

Date: 20uu

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of the pistol used to murder Police Officer Gary D. Harl]

Photograph of the 38 caliber pistol used to murder Police Officer Gary Harl. Officer Harl was killed in the line of duty while making a "routine" traffic stop. He was killed by gunfire on July 16, 1975 when he stopped a man who had been driving a stolen motorcycle. The two men were sitting in the front seat of Officer Harl's police car when the motorcycle thief suddenly shot him. Later the same night the culprit ended his own life with this same pistol. Attached to the pistol is a Department ID… more

Date: 1975

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a 1916 Webley .455 pistol donated to the Arlington Police Museum by Deputy Chief Marion Rettig, 2004]

Photograph of a 1916 Webley .455 pistol donated to the Arlington Police Museum by APD Deputy Chief Marion Rettig in February 2004 just prior to his death from cancer. The image shows the pistol with a brief description below it.

Date: [2004..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Minor Moore's badge, slapper and blackjack]

Photograph of Police Officer Minor Moore's police badge, black leather blackjack and leather slapper. He carried these items when he was an officer for the APD from 1941-1962. These items are donated on loan to the Arlington Police Museum by his son.

Date: [1941..1962]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an aluminum Glock training pistol used for APD training, 1980s]

Photograph of an aluminum Glock training pistol that was used at the Arlington Police Department Training Center in the mid 1980s. A brief description is placed below the pistol that states: "Early model Glock training pistol."

Date: 198X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an aluminum training knife used for APD defensive training, 1980s]

Photograph of an aluminum training knife that was used at the Arlington Police Department Training Center in the mid 1980s. A brief description is placed below the knife that states: "Knife used in defensive training."

Date: [2001..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of three pistols used for APD firearms training, 1950s-1970s]

Photograph of three 33 caliber pistols mounted on 38 caliber frames. These pistols were used by Arlington Police officers for firearms training in the 1950s to the early 1970s. A brief description placed below the pistols states: "22 Caliber Pistols Mounted on 38 Caliber Frame. These three pistols were used for firearms qualification on the range. Located in the basement of the Main Station at 717 W. Main. Range was closed due to excessive lead levels."

Date: [1950..1979]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a wooden club / knife used for APD defensive training, 1950s-1970s]

Photograph of a carved wooden club / knife used for training by Arlington Police officers in the 1950s to 1970s. A brief description placed below the object states: "Club used in defensive training."

Date: [1950..1979]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer Howard Vaughn's brass whistle]

Photograph of a brass whistle used by Officer Howard Vaughn beginning in 1950.

Date: [2001..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a range finder used by APD sharpshooters, 1970s, side view]

Photograph of a range finder used in the early 1970s by the Arlington Police Department sharpshooters. A brief description placed below the object reads: "Range Finder for Sharpshooters."

Date: 197X

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a range finder used by APD sharpshooters, 1970s, top view]

Photograph of a range finder used in the early 1970s by the Arlington Police Department sharpshooters. A brief description placed below the object reads: "Range Finder for Sharpshooters." "Distran scale" is printed on one end of the range finder.

Date: [2001..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Arlington Public Library