The story of organized law enforcement in Napa County begins with the very first meeting of the board of supervisors in 1850 and the appointment of a county sheriff and marshals for each township. The foundations for progress and prosperity in place, Napa County grew from a remote agricultural outpost to the preeminent wine-growing region in the United States and a booming tourist destination and policing has kept pace. Today, in addition to the Napa Sheriff's Department, the county is protected by the California Highway Patrol and three police departments: Napa, St. Helena, and Calistoga. Specialized police agencies have also grown out of unique needs, including the Napa State Hospital Police, Railroad Police, and Community College Police.
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Author Todd L. Shulman is a seven-year member of the Napa Police Department, currently serving as a detective. An avid historian, Shulman founded the Napa Police Historical Society in 2006 and has culled their archives for many of the photographs included in the book. With dazzling vintage imagery and rich historical text, Shulman tells the tale of policing Napa County, from the Wild West days of the 1850s, through the boom era of the 1940s, and into the 21st century.
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History of Napa Wine Country Police is a Winner,
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This review is from: Napa County Police (CA) (Images of America) (Paperback)
If you are interested in the history of law enforcement in Napa County from the founding of the state in 1850 to the present day then this is the book for you. Generous use of historic photos and the brief histories presented make for a relaxing afternoon read. Todd Shulman has done a very good job presenting the lives of those who have worn the badge there over the past 150 years. For full disclosure I have to state that I am in three of the photos in the book. I did notice a couple of minor errors in identifying a couple of the photos but nothing of a major consequence. Anyone who would like a police photo history from day one in one of Californias original counties should be very happy with this book.
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The early years of law enforcement in Napa County were an adventure for those brave souls who pinned on a star and strapped on a gun. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Napa County, Napa Police Historical Society, Courtesy of the Robert, Napa Office, Brown Street, Courtesy of the Calistoga Police Department, Helena Police Department, Courtesy of the California Highway Patrol, Chief Hively, World War, Jim Critchley, Ken Jennings, Main Street, William Roe, San Quentin State Prison, Melvin Critchley, Lake Berryessa, Department of Motor Vehicles, Naha County, Lucina Greenwood, Airport Road, Mel Critchley, Fifth Street, Courtesy of the California State Archives, Native Americans Browse Sample Pages:
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The early years of law enforcement in Napa County were an adventure for those brave souls who pinned on a star and strapped on a gun. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Napa County, Napa Police Historical Society, Courtesy of the Robert, Napa Office, Brown Street, Courtesy of the Calistoga Police Department, Helena Police Department, Courtesy of the California Highway Patrol, Chief Hively, World War, Jim Critchley, Ken Jennings, Main Street, William Roe, San Quentin State Prison, Melvin Critchley, Lake Berryessa, Department of Motor Vehicles, Naha County, Lucina Greenwood, Airport Road, Mel Critchley, Fifth Street, Courtesy of the California State Archives, Native Americans Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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