Hope this makes it easier to find what's new on
the site. Comments are welcome.
NEED PICTURES OF BADGES ETC. PICTURES OF
PERSONNEL IN UNIFORM ESPECIALLY DESIRED!!!!
03-06-08
First Woman Deputy
Added a new page dedicated to Margaret Q. Adams. She was
the first woman Deputy Sheriff in the Los Angeles County and
the nation. She served from 1912 until 1947 at age 72. She died
in 1974 at age 99.
07-13-08
Badge/Patch Shows
Added a new button which links to this page. I'm starting with
the Sixth-Annual California Law Enforcement Memorabilia
Show held in San Luis Obispo and sponsored by the California
Law Enforcement Historical Society.
Anyone with pictures from other shows, anywhere, from now on,
please submit as large a picture file as possible to me via email.
I will keep adding to this page as I get material.
10-08-09
Old Photos
Added photos of the original Newhall Jail. This small building
historically significant and is being threatened with demolition in
the near future.
12-26-09
Old Photos
Under a picture of the Wayside Honor Rancho main gate is a
link to an article written in 1956 by the Commander of the
facility. This offers a sharp contrast to the "Rancho" of 2009.
12-31-09
Early Badges
Obtained a badge that had belonged to a retiree who had joined
the department shortly after World War I. Also obtained were
his pistol used on duty and his WWI holster which he also used.
Pictures and more bio to follow as I get it.
01-13-10
Sheriff Biscailuz
New pictures of Eugene Biscailuz.
Also added transcripts of signed confession to the murder
of Marian Parker in 1927 by William Edward Hickman.
01-16-10
Other County Badges
Added a Harbor Patrol badge. Now obsolete as they became
Safety Police and now Sheriff's Dept.
Deputy Headgear
Added a collection of pictures showing the various uniforms for
female deputies since the late 1940s through the 60s. Female
deputies now where the same uniform as male deputies.
Old Photos
Added many more pictures and a Page Two to the Old Photo
page. I will be adding many more photos soon.
Early Badges
Picture of a very early Grand Jury badge. Placed next to a later
example.
How about some feedback people!!!
Miscellaneous
A Sgt at the Main County Jail, MCJ, sent some pictures
of murals painted by inmates. There has been a long-standing
tradition of painting murals along the long halls of the various
facilities, starting with the Old Hall of Justice.
I wish everyone who has visited this site a very
Happy New Year and thank you for your
interest. I'm still not making any $$ on this
project. It's turned out to be a labor of love.
Any donations of $ or items of interest would be
greatly appreciated.