Stop by City Hall to view the new Display.  The Beachwood Historical Society wants to thank Joel from the Beachwood Police Department and Les Giesler who helped make this display possible.
DID YOU KNOW?
The 1st Police Chief-Herbert Giesler   (1925)

Today’s Police Chief=Chief Keith Winebrenner

1970’s the Police Department had a fleet of pea green Pontiac station wagons that also handled Beachwood’s rescue service?

1954-5 men compiled 100% of the Beachwood Police Department

Current staff:  44 men and women


COP =

the term originated with the London police force back in the 1800's. The police officers, or constables, would walk their beat all day (or night) and return to their station at the end of their shift. At the station was a large ledger or log book. Before leaving, the officers would write information about their activities during the shift, and sign their name, followed by the abbreviation, "COP", Constable on Patrol.

 

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