Sign, Informational
Sign, Informational
Sign, Informational

Sign, Informational

Object number2011.127.202
Manufacturer
Date1992-2002
MediumMetal, decal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionRectangular, gray metal sign with a blue border and lettering providing information about community police program; maker information in bottom corners. Two parallel hanging holes on each end.Dimensions0.125 x 11.937 x 23.937 in. (0.3 x 30.3 x 60.8 cm)
InscriptionsBlue lettering reads: "COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICE / MINI STATION / "COMMUNITY AND POLICE SOLVING PROBLEMS TOGETHER" / CITY OF PITTSBURGH SIGN SHOP".

Etched on back of sign "2809".
Historical NotesFormer Pittsburgh Police Chief Earl Buford introduced the Community Oriented Police, or COP, program in 1992. That effort saw the creation of between 20 and 30 mini-stations in city neighborhoods. The program was phased out in 2002 as Pittsburgh faced financial difficulties. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
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