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[Image of the APD night watchman's clock]

Description: Photograph of the Night Watchman's clock used by Chief Cribbs for the Arlington Police Department in the mid 1930s. It contained a roll of paper that recorded the time and location of the watchman when he inserted a special key from the location he was checking. A special key was housed at each location. It continued in use until the early 1950s at which time officers were required to hand check and note the locked doors to businesses.
Date: unknown
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Chief Ott Cribb's personal scrapbook, view 1]

Description: Photograph of Arlington Police Chief A.B. "Ott" Cribbs personal scrapbook. Chief Cribbs started his career as a police officer in 1926 and was appointed Police Chief in 1934, a position he held for the next 37 years. He retired in 1971. This scrapbook records such events as his encounter with Clyde Barrow (of the "Bonnie and Clyde" outlaw couple). This image shows his picture on the left page and various newspaper clippings glued onto the right page.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Chief Ott Cribb's personal scrapbook, view 2]

Description: Photograph of Arlington Police Chief A.B. "Ott" Cribbs personal scrapbook. Chief Cribbs started his career as a police officer in 1926 and was appointed Police Chief in 1934, a position he held for the next 37 years. He retired in 1971. This scrapbook records such events as his encounter with Clyde Barrow (of the "Bonnie and Clyde" outlaw couple). This image shows his picture on the left page and various newspaper clippings glued onto the right page.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD motorcycle officer's uniform on a mannequin in the police museum, close-up view]

Description: Photograph of a mannequin sitting in a chair wearing a motorcycle officer's uniform. The tan uniform was used from the mid 1950s to 1986. In 1986, the Department changed to the dark blue police uniform. Also included in the ensemble is a white helmet, sunglasses, high-top black boots, a black tie, and the APD shoulder patch and breast badge. The mannequin and surrounding items are located in the Arlington police museum. Shown also is the old jail door from the Main Station on 717 W. Main Street. more
Date: [1950..1986]
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD motorcycle officer's uniform on a mannequin in the police museum, wide shot view]

Description: Photograph of a mannequin sitting in a chair wearing a motorcycle officer's uniform. The tan uniform was used from the mid 1950s to 1986. In 1986, the Department changed to the dark blue police uniform. Also included in the ensemble is a white helmet, sunglasses, high-top black boots, a black tie, and the APD shoulder patch and breast badge. The mannequin and surrounding items are located in the Arlington police museum. Shown also is the old jail door from the Main Station on 717 W. Main Street. more
Date: [1950..1986]
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a United States Commemorative Capitol Police Badge and a triangular folded U.S. Flag]

Description: Photograph of a full size commemorative badge from the United States Capitol Police and a triangular folded United States flag. The flag was flown over the Capitol building in Washington D.C. and is folded into a triangle with the field of stars showing. The Capitol Police Badge is displayed in front of the flag. The badge is kept in a hinged wallet. On the left side of the wallet is a picture of the Capitol Building Dome with the words "Washington D.C., The Nation's Capitol" at the bottom. The… more
Date: 20uu
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a United States Commemorative Capitol Police Badge and a triangular folded U.S. Flag, close-up view of badge]

Description: Photograph of a full size commemorative badge from the United States Capitol Police. The badge is kept in a hinged wallet. On the left side of the wallet is a picture of the Capitol Building Dome with the words "Washington D.C., The Nation's Capitol" at the bottom. The right side of the hinged wallet holds the United States Capitol Police Badge. The gold commemorative badge shows the U.S. Capitol Dome in the center with the word "United" on the left , "Sates" on the right and "Capitol" on the … more
Date: 20uu
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD Charioteers plaque, 1954-1960]

Description: Photograph of a Charioteers plaque. A group of young people called the Charioteer Knights were in a hot rod club sponsored by Junior Achievement, Optimist Club and the Arlington Police Department. The Charioteers were used as a method of keeping young people off the streets and still letting them enjoy their cars. It was effective in giving them a place to drag race and show off their automobiles.
Date: [1954..1960]
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of an APD laser speed detection unit]

Description: Photograph of Arlington Police Department's first laser speed detection units. The brand name on this unit is Marksman LTI 20-20. This particular unit, in its carrying case, was unintentionally left on top of a patrol car and fell into a deep mud puddle. It remained lost for several years. When the puddle finally dried up, it was found and returned to the Department. It was obviously unusable.
Date: 199X
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a replica of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial in Austin, Texas, side view]

Description: Photograph of a replica of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial. The Texas Peace Officers' Memorial is a monument erected on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in Austin, Texas to recognize and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by Texas law enforcement and corrections officers who were killed in the line of duty. On May 10, 1999, law enforcement officers and the families of officers traveled to Austin for the Memorial dedication. This replica is on a wooden base with the words "Texas Peace Office… more
Date: 1999?
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a replica of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial in Austin, Texas, top view]

Description: Photograph of a replica of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial. The Texas Peace Officers' Memorial is a monument erected on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in Austin, Texas to recognize and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by Texas law enforcement and corrections officers who were killed in the line of duty. On May 10, 1999, law enforcement officers and the families of officers traveled to Austin for the Memorial dedication. This replica is on a wooden base with the words "Texas Peace Office… more
Date: 1999?
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Image of a wooden cross made in memory of Police Officer Craig G. Story]

Description: Photograph of a wooden cross made in memory of 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. The cross was sent to the APD by another police department. The cross has the APD shield engraved at the top. The cross arms of the cross say, "Rest in peace brother, Officer Craig Story." The bottom of the cross is engraved with "End of watch, Jan 13th, 2010."… more
Date: 2010
Partner: Arlington Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Arlington Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Arlington Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Arlington Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Arlington Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Arlington Public Library
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