Plaque

Object number2011.127.210

Date1990-1992

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumWood, metal

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionDark brown wooden plaque with gold-colored lithographed metal plates on front. Top is a certificate of appreciation from the North American Police Dog Association. Bottom has note of thanks regarding Pittsburgh's K-9 Narcotics Detector Team. Two hanging slots on the back.Dimensions0.625 x 12 x 15 in. (1.6 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm)
InscriptionsBottom reads: "SPECIAL THANKS / CHIEF MAYER DeROY / INSTRUMENTAL IN CREATING / PITTSBURGH'S FIRST K-9 / NARCOTICS DETECTOR TEAM".
MarksSticker on back reads: "PITTSBURGH TROPHY CO., INC. / 3225 PENN AVENUE / PITTSBURGH, PA 15201 / (412) 261-4376 / FAX: (412) 261-2303"
Historical NotesThe North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) was formed in 1977 and is composed of law enforcement officers throughout the United States and several other countries. Their mission is to assist police work dog teams throughout the world by conducting service training workshops. Mayer DeRoy served on the Pittsburgh Police force from 1960-1992. He served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from May 17, 1990 to June 15, 1992. From 1992-1995 he was the Chief of the Homestead Police. Patrolman Julius P. Kmak and Ben Polumbi were the founding members of the Pittsburgh Police's K-9 Unit which was established on November 17,1958. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related person Dave Whiteman

Related person Mayer A. DeRoy

Related institution North American Police Work Dog Association

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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