Pensacola’s Finest Hardcover – for purchase at the Lulu online bookstore – Lulu.com Pensacola’s Finest Paperback – for purchase at the Amazon bookstore – Amazon.com Pensacola’s Finest Ebook – for purchase at the Amazon bookstore – Amazon.com I’m a Dead Man – for purchase at the Amazon bookstore – Amazon.com
Cops and Donuts
Where did the “Cops and Donuts” stigma come from?
The Police Shield
History of the Pensacola Police Badge Badges have been part of law enforcement since it existed. A badge has long been a sign of authority. But the origin? There are two opinions… Badges were used by law enforcement officers in past times like body armor is used today. Officers pinned them on the left sideContinue reading “The Police Shield”
The Yard: Crime Blog
If you are interested in some of the best crime fiction and true crime stories, check out… “The Yard: Crime Blog” “Find Crime Fiction, and True Crime, from the best writers. Submit your own.” Some crime, some horror – all things dark. With the submission on the site, you can read to your heart’s content!Continue reading “The Yard: Crime Blog”
Newest Book Launch!
Old Police Stories, LLC announces “I’m A Dead Man” New Book by Mike Simmons available now PENSACOLA, Fla. _ Delving into a decades-old mystery involving the Pensacola Police Department, the John F. Kennedy assassination and conspiracy drew retired Pensacola Police Sgt. Mike Simmons to the story of Hank Killam like a moth to light. Simmons’Continue reading “Newest Book Launch!”
Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal
The American West. Romantic and colorful, the setting and mystery behind the wild lifestyle offers the basis for many stories and figures. Billy the Kid, John Wesley Hardin, Annie Oakley…were all characters whose stories have been told many times over. There’s only one problem – most of them are not true. One of those storiesContinue reading “Wyatt Earp, Frontier Marshal”
Thank you!
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out for the “Pensacola’s Finest” book signing. We all had a great time! There were many reunions, old war stories (some were probably true), and good memories shared! Thanks also to Captain Steve Davis and the Pensacola Police Department for allowing us to interrupt their quiet Sunday afternoon,Continue reading “Thank you!”
Book Signing
Don’t forget… On Sunday afternoon, February 21, 2021 at 2pm, Old Police Stories will launch “PENSACOLA’S FINEST, The story of the Pensacola Police Department” at Pensacola Police Headquarters, 711 N. Hayne Street in downtown Pensacola. Pensacola has one of the most historic and distinguished police departments in the country. Ted Bundy, The Black Widow, JohnContinue reading “Book Signing”
Tradition
Professionals Doing Their Job
Officers Robert Godwin and Buddy Peake in 1948. Both men are in dress uniform. The uniform consisted of collar brass depicted “PD” on the right collar and the officer’s badge number on the left collar. Both men wear the popular cross-draw holsters. Officer Godwin wears regulation police shoes and Office Peake wears authentic jodhpur ridingContinue reading “Professionals Doing Their Job”
“Happy” Shuttleworth
February 9, 1894 – Milton Hershey established the Hershey Chocolate Company in Lancaster, PA. He probably never knew what a change in American culture his company would bring. In Pensacola, Raymond F. Shuttleworth was born. The town probably never knew the impact he would have. Raymond grew up in Pensacola, attending local schools and becomingContinue reading ““Happy” Shuttleworth”
