Blackjack
Object number2011.127.140
MediumMetal, cotton cording
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionSmall, flexible metal weight wrapped with black cotton cording. One rounded large end and one small end.Dimensions1.062 x 1 x 8.5 in. (2.7 x 2.5 x 21.6 cm)Historical NotesBlackjacks were popular among law enforcement for a time due to their low profile, small size, and their suitability for knocking a suspect unconscious. As of 2011, however, most municipalities have prohibited their use due to liability issues stemming from their potential lethality. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
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Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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