Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.268
Dateafter 1958
MediumMetal, nickel plating, paint, leather
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionCircular, silver-plated metal police badge with a star in the center. Attached to a black piece of folded leather with studs on both sides.Dimensions0.5 x 1.5 x 2.25 in. (1.3 x 3.8 x 5.7 cm)InscriptionsAround the badge reads: "PITTSBURGH / POLICE K-9" and in the center reads: "BARY"
Historical NotesPatrolman 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. The Police Canine badge is awarded to the dog's handler and dog upon completion of an intensive training regime at the training academy. Dogs are not given a badge or considered a Police K-9 until they have successfully completed the 3-4 month program and have proven their proficiency. The badges are worn on the dogÆs collar while working and are only taken off when they are kenneled. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
after 1958
Academy Clothes
Horace Small Manufacturing Company
after 1974
