Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Police (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738566713 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Sumner selected these images from a variety of sources, including the department’s archives, the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, University of North Carolina–Charlotte, the families of current and retired officers, and the Charlotte Observer. About the Author Author and local historian Ryan L. This book is sponsored by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Benevolent Fund, a nonprofit organization. This volume is adapted from Behind the Badge: Policing in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, 1865–2009, a collaborative exhibit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Museum of History that was curated by Sumner
Five Stars Great book. I'm a native Charlottean & my Dad was Mecklenburg County Policeman.. "Great book of history of the department!" according to Teresa from N.C.. My husband retired from the Mecklenburg County Police Department. This is a great book full of photos and detail information. Excellent book on the history of the department!. charlote and mecklenburg county police D. I. GAVER I found the book very informative, very complete photographic history of the agency the text gave historic insights of the agency and the perons employed
This volume is adapted from Behind the Badge: Policing in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, 1865–2009, a collaborative exhibit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Museum of History that was curated by Sumner. Sumner selected these images from a variety of sources, including the department’s archives, the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, University of North Carolina–Charlotte, the families of curr
For nearly a century and a half, police in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have displayed tremendous courage and sacrifice in the execution of their duty, adapted to social and cultural changes within the American South, and increasingly embraced sophisticated methods and revolutionary advances in technology to meet the challenges posed by criminals and a violent culture. Images of America: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Police highlights the rich history of two departments that consolidated in 1993 as the