George E Rutledge Police Museum
| The police museum exhibit is filled with police items actually used over the years by police officers and are on display in glass cases for easy viewing. In addition there are photographs, certificates of appointment, uniforms, Yonkers police shields, billy clubs, dress batons, etc, all providing a glimpse back in time. |
The Yonkers Police Museum was established in 1978 by Deputy
Chief George E. Rutledge (Ret.), who is also the departments historian. The
exhibit began with his personal collection, and has since grown through the
donations made by family members of former Yonkers officers. It is presently
located in Police Headquarters in the Cacace Justice Center at 104 South
Broadway. The museum offers visitors a unique look back in time into
our department from its inception on April 10,1871, to the present time,
by the use of viewing police artifacts such as old uniforms, handguns, badges,
dress batons, nightsticks, handcuffs, a large archive of photos, and other
police related memorabilia.
The Museum is maintained and operated by the Yonkers
Police Historical Society, a non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving
the memory of all those officers who have faithfully served the Yonkers community
over the years. Currently, funding to maintain the exhibit is acquired exclusively
through "private donations".
The Yonkers Police Museum is open for viewing to individuals or
groups by appointment only and has become a valuable asset to help the Yonkers
Police Department educate the citizens of Yonkers about police work. The Department
historians verbally guide visitors from 1866 to the present time, emphasizing
the proud history of the Yonkers Police Department.
| Displayed here are a few of the various types of handguns utilized by the Y.P.D. over the years including a functional prohibition era .45 cal Thompson Sub Machine Gun. |
| This photo is of a precinct switchboard
utilized by then desk Lieutenants who received hourly calls by the police on foot patrol checking in or, making their "hits". It is believed this model was in service from the 1950's and was discontinued in 1984. |
Take A Closer Look Inside The
George
E. Rutledge Police Museum
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| Past Commanders | Remembering All Who Served | Historical Notes |
Information provided by Deputy Chief
George Rutledge (Ret.)
Photo's by Deputy Chief William McBride
104 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York 10701 Phone: 914-377-7900
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