Uniform, Law Enforcement
Object number2005.12.1 a-e
MediumPolyester/Metal/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Joseph Arroyo
DescriptionFive piece blue police officer's uniform consisting of jacket, shirt, pants, necktie, and hat.DimensionsLength (a): 32.5 in. (82.6 cm)Length (b): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Length (d): 60 in. (152.4 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front closure has four gold buttons each with text "PITTSBURGH / POLICE".
Patch on proper right sleeve with text "CITY OF PITTSBURGH / POLICE / DEPARTMENT OF / PUBLIC SAFETY".
Patch on proper left sleeve with text "PITTSBURGH / POLICE".
Historical NotesDonor, Joseph Arroyo, served 28 years as a Pittsburgh Police officer before retiring. He was on the television show 'Cops" on February 2, 1991. Donor received the Meritorious Service medal in 1981. He was on scene at seven bank robberies in three days. The last one ended in a shooting; another cop and a civilian were shot; the gunman tried to shoot the donor at close range but his gun misfired. The robberies occurred from Monday to Wednesday (April 12th 1989).
Previous owner
Joseph Arroyo
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety
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