One shot just missed jailor C.H. Young F. Gray, a twenty-six year old man with no previous law enforcement or other recorded civic involvement, was an employed dynamite expert for Henry Flagler's projects. September 6th -The new Dade County courthouse opened. The arrest was made in May of 1959, as a huge C-74 Globemaster aircraft prepared to take off with the arms for Batista supporters in the Dominican Republic. Employees can login to access personnel information, workplace tools, trainings and more. The booklet will be turned over to the current Chief of Police for display in the Police Academy. Godman, J.D. Napier was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for Conspiracy to import and sell 225,000 lbs of marijuana in a Jamaica- to- New York crime connection. Det Thomas Elder won the dubious prize while Det A.B. A special civil service ruling was passed to protect the pension and seniority rights of retiring Chief McCarthy when he reverts back to his civil service rank of Captain. Callaway was thrown to the ground and sustained injuries that caused his death three days later, January 10, 1927. These are just a few antidotes to highlight the political interference of politicians which can be observed in most police departments nationwide. All available police were sent to the area to help round up the gang. They had been on a Florida crime spree when the encounter with Sgt Wever occurred. G. J. David was fired for a law violation and Officer Wesley Gardner was suspended for five days for sleeping on the job. Fallen Miami-Dade Police Department Detective Cesar "Echy . Authors Note: Now, when Harry and I exchange visits and telephone calls, he never fails to bring it up, to my delight. The investigative units that comprise the Department's Criminal Investigations Section are responsible for the follow-up investigation of crimes committed against persons or property in the City of Miami, which require a degree of specialization or a centralized investigative approach. McCreary, who had been both Chief and Safety Director. Chief Quigg ran into extreme legal difficulties in later years, was arrested, cleared, fired and later re-hired. )(2,923 words). Reappointed in 1911. Roosevelt spoke for a few brief minutes and prepared to leave for the train depot. Officers are to carry themselves in a military manner with their hat in proper position. City Manager Danner was fired by the city commission. scholarship fund. While in the process of donning my fellow officer's britches, he arrived home!!!!! (658 words). (This chapter provides the details on the shootout that killed Officer Morris.). In 1925 he was the Chief of Detectives and was promoted to Assistant Chief. For many years, both Miami and Fort Lauderdale justice authorities maintained a practice of running drunks and vagrants out of town as to not 'spoil' the cities for the tourists. (Author's personal knowledge). Emergency. He was survived by his wife Vera and was buried in his home town of Carrolton, Georgia. In June of 1969, a DC-4 aircraft, belonging to Dominica Air Lines, with an engine afire, crashed onto busy NW 36 St . The crowd shouted Kill that man. September 15th -All MPD officers were required to take a job knowledge exam that covered subjects taught to them at the recent police school program. Each has his story. They did arrive and the man fell into the net. Some voices at the council meeting stated that it would be not legal to codify these parameters but others said it was lawful. The action was based on the Grand Jury report. (Miami News- 5/23/1935). 1948, at Flagler Street and NE 2nd Ave. A truck had backed into the rusted utility pole which broke off, bounced off a taxi cab and stuck Officer Wichman. railroad line had just been extended to Miami from Palm Beach the previous April. During his 20-year reign, the Miami Police Department changed dramatically. (220 words), Due to so many young men entering the military during World War Two, the age hiring standards for the Miami PD was being temporarily relaxed in order to keep the force intact. Richard Darby, 18, admitted he took the girl Sunday night when questioned by Detective Lt. E.W. He is expected to recover quickly. The F.E.C. A Grand Jury report declared recently (1923) that the MPD was using an electric chair to obtain confessions from criminal suspects. The Florida Supreme Court ruled against Quigg and he was out again. Funny), (A Funny story about our Miami PD ICON, Sgt Harry Lenchner). Note: Manning (the burglar) , after recovering, was bonded out by his wealthy out-of- town family, and stayed at a Beach hotel while attending his trial. (Police were not equipped with radios at that time). Off. We all love him as do many others officers around the state who know him from his long time F.O.P. The Miami News reported on June 5, 1911, that a citizen named Schmid criticized Officer Thomas Caswell and was struck with a billy club. June 18th- Detective Frank Mitchell was fined $250 for hitting a former decorated officer, Norman Franks, breaking his jaw. (This chapter describes details of organizing the M.P.D. The radio system was initially installed on November 15th, 1933 according to the MPD Annual Report. Appointed special officer in 1905. Spell was in critical condition but Langdale suffered only minor injuries. Feb 1938, A suspect in the kidnapping of a 15 year old girl was arrested today by MPD officers A.W. (This chapter tells the story of the departments in-fighting.) (This chapter highlights some of the problems that alcohol causes in enforcing the law.) Tucker, J.C. was on-the-job in November 1907. Edwards was married to a daughter of Captain Bratt, a former MPD commander, who urged him to come forward with the confession. In June 1915, William J. Whitman was re-elected Chief of Police, fending off Raymond Dillon, Elmer Hodge, J.I. Willford, manager of Saunders store, reported to the police station shortly after the battle. Walter Headley. Walter Headley is named as Chief of Police of Miami. (Gene) McCracken leaving the station in a one-man car. Jacobs was later convicted of reckless driving by running a stop sign and striking Burlinsons police unit. They stated Quigg did the same earlier, when Communists were making the same type pitch. (Miami had top national honors for two years running in Pistol matches). Brigman was survived by his wife Pearl and was buried in Chesterfield, S.C., where he was raised. Great 1973 story. The former Marine, wounded in France in World War I, has been a MPD officer since 1921 when he joined after a short stint as a Washington D.C. officer. if he knew anything about Urban Renewal. Mitchell claimed that Franks was continually hanging around the station trying to get his job back (he was suspended in 1927 because of domestic problems). Patrol officers Joe Miguel and J.P. A Mr. Cox, one of the suspects in the Parcel murder case in April of 1911, had his case finally adjudicated after several trials, on Accessory to Murder for helping the Parcel girl's father to dispose of the body in the Miami River. One yeggman dropped in his tracks. After the appointment of the Miami Klan leader, Sam McCreary, as Public Safety Director in 1930, Reeve was put on the hot seat and finally resigned to go on to be the Chief of Detectives at Dade County and later to be the U.S Marshall for Florida. On May 24, 1928, Chief Quigg was dismissed by City Manager Snow, for Neglect of Duty and for the good of the services. My fellow motorman made no statement at the time and has made none since. Wichman joined the MPD in 1947 as a member of Academy Class #11, played on the MPD football team and directed traffic on Flagler Street until his death. The young man who had been arrested stated in court that he worked for Sheriff Hardie and was a witness in two local controversial cases. Fame is fleeting though, as a few years later he was beaten and tossed out of the police station by Detective Mitchell. Garrett was committed to a mental hospital as insane but later attempted to gain his freedom by claiming he was cured. Curry said that Northrup has not made one arrest during the several months he was assigned at the bridge post and that paying him $90 a month were a needless expense. Both were charged for Loitering with the charge later dismissed by the judge who disagreed with the constitutionality of the ordinance. Tom advised, "Your partner, Joe Catell, handled it for you and the bad guy got 60 days in the stockade. Delton Dollar be assigned to look into this beating as it appeared to be in retaliation for Carrolls earlier raid on bookie joints. As Zangara, an uneducated veteran of the Italian Army, fired, a brave Miami doctors wife, Mrs. W.F. Huttoe remained at the same rank and will continue to earn $180 a month. "He laid down his life to stop a violent criminal and we will be forever grateful for his selfless [] The courtroom had a nice laugh but I was completely embarrassed. Six persons were hit by the gunshots. Both suspects were shot dead in their car. "If there is no other fellow, call a cab, and if you find yourself financially embarrassed, and still conscious enough to be safety-minded, call the police headquarters and we will see that you will be taken home in safety - only don't do it too often. Those five men were: Ralph White, Moody Hall, Clyde Lee, Edward Kimball and John Milledge. Even Detective Chief Scarboro himself, arrested a bookmaker. Lt. C.O. His pallbearers were Capt. The homeowner heard the noise and seen the blue lights of the squad car. Simpson and J.D. July1905 to 1911. A few arrests of the attendees for various minor violations were made according to Lt. Jimmy Knight, but. Officer Dale Deskins and former officer David Collier were caught by off-duty security officer Lt. Gil Zamora, in the parking lot of Jai Ali, armed, and dressed and made up like blacks, in what appeared to be a robbery attempt. As the speech concluded, a short, stocky man climbed atop a cheap metal seat several rows from the front of open band shell, pulled out a 32 caliber pistol, and fired five rounds from 25 feet away in the direction of President-elect Roosevelt. Pomerleau did not last, but his changes did. KLAN LEADER NEW BOSS OF POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS. At the City Council meeting of June 29, 1906, Councilman Crosland asked Mayor Sewell what the qualifications for police officer were, due a complaint a citizen had made. Wilson, and Ewd R. Lowe. Phillip took no action on the information nor did he make a report. I called the situation into the complaint room and heard the Ha Ha"s in the back round when the dispatcher said , "WHAT"..I repeated the situation and was told to QRX (stand-by) The two men got to about twenty feet of the 6th floor and ran out of sheets. Lieutenant Francis Lee Napier was reduced back to the rank of Sergeant by Deputy Chief Youell. The plane was still able to take off over the waters of Biscayne Bay and headed for Cuba. The other four men were carrying a small safe which had been removed from a larger safe in the store office. He also fired Desk Sergeant C.A. ), (This chapter tells of the classic story of a sex confession by Off. Detective Chief Guy Reeve, at 7AM Monday, notified all physicians and hospitals in Miami to hold any coming to them for treatment of gunshot wounds. After several weeks, Branch set up a bombing and Plumacher was supplied with fake dynamite sticks to place at a Jewish leader's home. 305-4-POLICE. The victim was shot by Wood while in the process of running him out of town. MIAMI (AP) For four decades, police detective Mike Gonzalez was Miami's undisputed master of solving murders. Officer Samuel D. Hicks, a 48 year old MPD veteran, an Alabama native, was killed by a drunk driver on Sunday, August 9th, 1936 at N.W. UPDATE: Miami-Dade Detective Cesar Echaverry has died, the department announced Wednesday night. This 45 man group was also the first integrated unit in Miami Police history, as several black officers (Pete Bryant, Jimmy McCray, Tom Marshall and Sgt. A squad from the station was summoned to surround the house, then breaking down the door to arrest the suspect. (This chapter describes in detail the alleged brutality case against several officers and quotes the testimony of the Chief of Police that he was the head of the Ku Klux Klan in Miami from 1924 to 1930, at which time he was appointed as Public Safety Director, in charge of both the fire and police departments. In March of 1934, Jim joined the Miami Police department and was assigned to Traffic duty. At this time the department's force consists of 14 police officers, 2 Sergeants and the Chief of Police. A wag reported in a Miami News column that "A title for an official song for the police department has been suggested; You may be deaf tonight but you will get your hearing in the morning". Dade Cold Case investigator Ed Carmody advised recently that the case is still considered an active investigation. I had to make a decision, even though I was still on probation. One the same date, Officer Frank McDade, Gordon McDade and Harry Lee were allegedly drunk on duty and the Council asked for a hearing. The Pistol Teams fielded by MPD in the 1930's included the following officers: Sgt L.G. The door of the larger safe was blown off demolishing much of the office equipment. Members of the MPD team noted were: Edward C. Allen, Harry Morris, J.A. Under the new system, a thief need leave only a single tell-tale print at the scene of a "job". Napier was also transferred out of Vice and reassigned to General Assignment. These officers were a credit to the Miami PD and to the City of Miami. Two other marked police cars arrived, one occupied by Sgt Bill Charnin, and immediately returned the gunmen's volleys. Hicks, a MPD officer for eleven years, joining in 1925, and his partner Officer Raleigh Page, were in the process of arresting four suspects and searching their car relating to an earlier auto theft case when Arnold, driving a truck, ran down Hicks, who died shortly after arriving at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Barker, Lt. J.H. MPD guys lucky to escape punishment on this one.). Officers were also advised not to carry on long conversations with loiterers but to walk your beat. A Robert Franklin Jones was arrested in 1962 but later released. (623) 773-8311. Foss was a third baseman with the Washington Senators. Safety Director Reynolds was ousted and Chief Quigg assumes full command of MPD. The attorneys appeared before a Miami Justice of the Peace to charge Miami Public Safety Director, Sam McCready and Mayor Ritter, for the false arrest of Capone. The sage Oriental criminologist, Worner Oland, known to all as Charlie Chan, received a special badge recently. The 1979 parade. (Miami Herald, -7/6/1954, MPD Vets newsletter). Three officers were assigned to the downtown business area, three others stationed in the colored area, and two were desk sergeants and one a motor officer. He was defeated in the 1917 election. In June of 1929 Nelson was suspended, then reduced to police officer rank. Humorous stories were submitted to the Miami Police Veteran's Association website during the past 12 years by MPD retirees. (MPD records). The Mayor subsequently fired Chief Exposito. Detective Lieutenant C.O. It was Sgt. ), (Shadowing the bolita king is discussed in this chapter.) Beginning December 13, 1921, long awaited civil service guidelines were enforced which required all policemen to be between the ages of 25-45, pass a physical and written exam, be at least 5'9" tall and serve three months probation. GEO. (Miami News-11/13/1933). The 230 plus short stories, all true, supplemented by numerous news paper blogs, follows Miami Police guys and gals through the decades to provide the reader with a condensed history. Charles W. ReynoldsDirector - Dr. Vince SkillingPast President & Director - Phil Doherty, Book may be obtained from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or from the publisher, Xlibris.com, (IT IS INTENDED THAT STORIES AND EVENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PUBLIC WEBSITE HISTORY IN THE FUTURE. Laurie Lafayette Wever, 34, a four year veteran of the MPD, was shot and killed while chasing two armed robbers in Miami. The money was turned over to store employees. This was one of Chief Whitman's then-progressive steps to improve the department. Detective Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years. In late December of 1969, Poet Alan Ginsburg had a poetry gig at the Marine Stadium on Miami's Rickenbacker Causeway. The case remains unsolved. Grateful members of the Jewish community in the Miami area, in appreciation for Plumacher's super work, paid for him to finish his college education. Officer John Burlinson was driving east on SW 7th Street at 16th Avenue in his patrol car when he was struck by a drunk driver, William Jacobs, 44, who was initially charged with manslaughter. Steve Brodie joined the MPD in 1925 served one year and then switched to the Fire Dept where he served many years. (This chapter provides details into this shootout that resulted in the death of a MPD detective.) Deal with it.). These were seven- day a week assignments. (Seven days a week), The Ashley trial moved to Miami after hung jury in Palm Beach. The sensational murder trial featured the testimony of these two Miami cops. upgrading to the latest Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Things got hot in both the city government and the police department immediately preceding World War II. An auto driven by Thomas McGill struck Brigmans marked police car causing the auto to crash into a utility pole while the officer was hanging on to the open car door that had sprung as a result of the collision. Rumors were circulating that the big crooks from up north were going to make a move on the hotels and clubs in Miami, forcing the owners to 'hire' them to protect the clubs, a scheme to take over the profits of the establishments during the upcoming busy tourist season. Forrest Nelson, Ed Melchen, Lt Finch Cochran and Lt McCarthy. Later elected Police Judge. (NOTE: The only injuries that Miami Police officers received while handling that wild burglary was a minor gun shot wound to Officer Driggers hand and a foot injury to Officer J.O.Barker, who stepped on a broken bottle while chasing the yeggmen (burglars). Instead, he bellied up to the bar and ordered a cold beer, AND offered me one also. A local news editorial remarked on what action Curry was taking. Chief Whitman posted 'Ten Commandments' of parking in the newspaper in an attempt to achieve some sense of order out of the chaos of parking autos in the downtown area. (Story concerning the 1969 plane crash by one of the officers on the scene.). Permanent officer in December of 1905. Wrong! In 1946, the Miami Police opened their own recruit Academy for training, under the direction of Sgt. Daly was the first white man to be hung in Dade County. Frye and T.L. (Miami Metropolis/News-9/12/1913). Funny story for all, except the burglar) (358 words). (The case dragged out in the courts for years). Chief Whitman and Mayor Watson meet to plan adding patrol boats to MPD. ; The following regular police officers were retained: Night Sergeant Harley (Harlan) B. Doane, plainclothes officer J.W. The Miami Police department organized a Homicide Unit in July of 1926, according to a story in the Miami Herald, July 23, 1926 and Miami News, 7/16/1926. Gonzalez was unable to make an arrest due in inadequate evidence. They stopped the stolen car within a minute of the broadcast. The Black Sunday movie hype had stirred up the pre-game media, supplemented by our SWAT practicing anti-terror drills at the Orange Bowl all week. Some department insiders claimed that Carroll faked the injuries, but Lt Goodman, Carrolls superior, reported that the evidence indicated that it was indeed an assault. Climbing down, on white sheets were two men, climbing from the county jail on the top floor. July 12th -City Manager Arnold announced that a police gym is being established in the City Hall annex. (#2). A host of these leaders moved on to head other agencies, including Dick Witt being Chief of Hollywood PD and two others, Emory Putman heading up Mt. A suspect had confronted her in her own home and savagely attacked her, even cutting off one breast and sticking it onto a bedroom dresser mirror. Records. machine gun shots. His wife survived him by many years, recently passing away in Marathon, Florida at an age of 101. Peoria Police Department is a member of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) It was a very warm day and the wagons were not air conditioned. "Several improvements have been made in the Miami Police department since Chief Curry took office a few weeks ago. One shot hit bystander, Mrs. Myers, in the neck, seriously wounding her. ROBBERY VS HOMICIDE THE PIER 17 STORY, (An after hours 1972 dust-up between MPD Robbery detectives and Miami-Dade Homicide detectives.) The policeman looked at him for a moment and then got into the police car and drove away. Many residents of the area were asked (and complied) to take a polygraph test. Brock was married to his wife Helen and lived at 159 SW 28th Road, passing away 26 years later at age 73, (Syracuse Herald-Journal, Dec 1952, MPD records). The usual retirement age then was 55. C.E. The Chief is working steadily on the establishment here of the fingerprint system of cataloging criminals. If you would like to join the team and become a police officer now is the time. The City Manager will be forced out for not pushing gambling enforcement. A sensational million and a half Brinks robbery in Boston last week had a Miami connection today. Appointed in January 1908 for the holidays. This capture also solved the case of the murder of two Columbian visitors who were gunned down in the rear parking lot of the Trojan Bar, SW 8 St and 8th Ave earlier, by 45 cal. The news story detailed the current salaries. Times change. Stalling, R., Appointed November of 1913. Sgt Paul Denham (later Chief) was his supervisor and praised him as an outstanding officer. In 1910, the population of the City of Miami was 5,000 (a 400% increase in one decade). This action was due to the economic depression of 1907, which affected the entire country. Chief Quigg, when queried, stated "that he had given permission for the escort, but was under the impression that the motorcade was to be confined to the City of Miami only". Nelson had earlier served as Chief when Quigg was first fired in 1944. - Guy Reeves, special agent of the U S Justice Dept to Chief of Detectives. A young officer, Jesse Morris, 24, was killed in the line of duty during a shootout on July 8, 1927. Jonathon is a native of Arizona and grew up in Litchfield Park where he attended Agua Fria High School. At West Flagler and 12th Avenue, Officer Samuel J. Callaway, 50, was directing traffic when an auto ran the red light. He later served three times as Miami PD Chief of Police. It was in this same month that Broward County was created from Palm Beach and Dade Counties. Driggers were assigned the case. The offender was taken to Jackson Hospital in critical condition. After the offender tossed the officer through the glass window he was shot twice by Englishs partner, Officer Cicero Anderson. Sistrunk, Earnest, Sr. (Ed) on beat schedule May 1907. A flat bed truck was turned into a float. The motorcycle officer was to issue tickets to anyone exceeding the 12 miles per hour limit, the law at the time. Traffic Inspector Wm. Liquori had been assigned as a liaison officer to the Dominican Consulate in Miami and was a one time aide to Dominican President Trujillo's son. The story is quoted exactly: "The Chief of Police is elected by the people, while members of the force are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council or by the City Council. Crews and Officer Pat Baldwin. The killer advised that his conscious had finally caused him to come forward with his confession to this murder as well as another Miami woman, Johanna Block, murdered a year after Ms. Little in the same general neighborhood. No records are available but it can be assumed that very few offenders (if any) resisted arrest when Parker and Leavitt were on duty. He was later a famous national wrestler and promoter in the 1930s and 1940s. He was promoted to Sergeant ten months ago. Chief 1913-1917. A recent investigation by Senator Kefauver uncovered rampart corruption in both Dade and Broward counties. The motive for the killing was a pool room bet. Kenny graduated with Miami Academy class #58. 5th Avenue and 17th Street. Plainclothes officers D.F. (Miami Metropolis/News- 8/25/1917), Officer C.E. GABLES Officer BILL DeKORTE MURDERED, (MPD Joins Coral Gables officers in the hunt for killers of Officer Bill DeKorte.) 8/5/1931 - Guy Reeve regains the Chiefs job in court, replacing Hardy Bryan, who has served since July 13, 1931, while Reeve was in Court attempting to regain his position. (3) Officers must wear the uniform while on duty. He was suspended 30 days and forced to pay a $240 fine. Brock's policemen brought him bottle after bottle of moonshine and Brock did a lot of sniffing. Glisson won the donut and sinker contest at the station house by consuming 48 donuts and two quarts of coffee, defeating Lt McCarthy and G.S. Sam D. McCreary was appointed as Public Safety Director of Miami, heading up both the Police and Fire Departments in January, 1930. H.H. These days, Miami Police Department Det. 5/29/1938, Miami Police Dispatcher Margaret Dow (or DOE) was mentioned in an article as being the first female police dispatcher in the United States. August 31st -Six bootleggers beat up two MPD officers, Offs. He was a WW II Navy hero and a MPD icon. (Dr Wilbanks, "Forgotten Heroes, 1996, Miami Herald and Miami News, both -9/29/1928). Manny also charged that Mayor Orr put pressure on the MPD to promote C.O. (This chapter lists the black Miami P.D.officers who served at the black Precinct from 1950 to 1962, when it was closed and the department integrated.). Shields, E.J. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On Dec 17, 1968, Barbara Jane Mackle, 20, daughter of Robert Mackle, wealthy Coral Gables based Florida land developer, was kidnapped .. (An interesting story on MPDs involvement in the Mackle kidnapping case.) Quigg let it be known that the policy of 'liberality' would return to the gambling scene in Miami. August 29th -The Chief continues instilling discipline in the force. Ferguson, the current Chief with 97, L.E. 7/9/1938. The decorated Coplin was not seriously wounded and helped those who were. His neighbor across the hall was the local Black Panther leader, Al Featherstone. "What happened to my case", I asked. All book profits are donated to the MPVA Scholarship Fund. At the same time, the geographical limits of Colored Town were expanded after much discussion as to whether to do this 'by custom' or by law. Coleman, John F., November of 1905 -May of 1906. In his pocket was a small drill punch and an automatic pistol. One day a woman was walking next to the Dupont Building, known for its swirling winds. Stiles in addition to Crews and Pat Baldwin. Quigg passed the order to Huttoe. Crews. Wichman was survived by his wife, Vivian. The gang, thought to be from Hollywood, escaped. It was also reported that Chief Hardee announced that 256 arrests had been made in March of 1906. New Chief of Police, J.B. Rowland, suspended the Chief of Detectives, Lonnie O. Scarboro and three other detectives on two-score charges of brutality, incompetence and neglect of duty today. Branch had previously set off bombs around the city, including one at the home of Miami Herald Editor, Don Shoemaker. Other participating agencies include the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, New Kensington Police Department, Westmoreland County Detectives, Indiana Borough Police Department, Phoenix (Arizona) Police Department, Scottsdale (Arizona) Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. John Milledge, 49, one of Miamis first black officers, was shot and killed on November 1, 1946, (The killing of black MPD officer Milledge is described in detail, as well as recent developments.) To my knowledge I thought this place was uninhabited. Wood and Rhymer were acquitted but Nazworth was convicted and fined $250. The city council in August of 1913 lay out for the first time, a set of rules for the conduct of Miami police officers. Our first stop on the afternoon shift was at Jeff's Bar, W. Flagler St and 12th Avenue. The two in custody answered that they came to Miami a week ago to pull the job and had been survailing the Saunders store for two days. Haynes. August 24th -New uniforms were issued to all uniformed MPD officers. Lt Ed McDermott, RIP ,May 18, 1980. The voters present included 206 white men and 162 black men. 142. Quigg said that we had a chair quite a while ago, which had some second-hand batteries taken out of Ford cars, but upon the recommendation of City Manager Wharton, we tore it up, and that was over 60 days ago. (Miami News 5/20/1927).