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D A L L A S P O L I C E M U S E U MDallas Police Museumthe
mission of which is to:
Preserve the history of the Dallas
Police Department and its
contribution to public safety.
Bring to life the Departments
history of dress, equipment,
materials and resources.
Measure changes in the scope and
delivery of services, manpower,
training and equipment.
Document notorious crimes, give
recognition to the achievements of
individual o!cers and public safety
programs of special value to
citizens.
Provide hands"on and interactive
educational opportunities,
including the value and impact of
public safety in our daily lives.
Establish the rigor, sacrifice and
service required to qualify, train
and serve as a DPD O!cer.
Honor and remember Dallas
greatest heroes, those killed in the
Line of Duty.
D A L L A S P O L I C E M U S E U M1400 S. Lamar Street Dallas,
TX 75215
T#214$671"3063 E:[email protected]
Da!as Police O"cer Jim Leave!e escortingLee Harvey Oswald
through DPD basementwhen Jack Ruby appeared and shot Oswald.
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F R O M C O N C E P T T O C O R N E R S T O N E
What was an impressive and opportunelocation for commerce to
John NeelyBryan in 1839 has proven his wisdom righton the money.
Dallas has attracted
generations of individuals inspired by itshallmark can"do spirit
Its commitment topublic safety has played a vital role
insafeguarding is growth and development.
The frontier trading post of 1841 explodedinto a center of
commerce by 1872 as theHouston Texas Central and Texas &
PacificRailroad lines converged in Dallas. Dallascotton crops,
leather and bu%alo hides
were soon in high demand by merchantsacross the country and, in
return, therailroad brought prosperity, opportunityand newcomers to
the frontier town.
The safety of the town and its inhabitantsbegan as early as 1845
but not until the1870s did the Dallas City Council clear the
way for the public election of a Chief ofPolice. James Carter
Arnold was electedDallas first Chief of Police in 1881 and
began the Dallas Police Department with aforce of 15 uniformed
o!cers.
The time is right for Dallas to reflect back on how far it has
come, from trading post to
international trade partner. The role public service and
protection have played in Dallas
growth and development has been pivotal to its success. Now we
invite you to play a pivotal
role in taking the Dallas Police Museum from concept to
cornerstone. Join us!
B A C K T H E B L U E B E A R S " 1 0 , 0 0 0
These bearsare an endearing token of appreciation
and support that will help us begin generating
interest and funding for the Dallas Police Museum!
TheBack the Blue Bear, a 6 plush bear embroidered
with the DPD badge on its front and customizable
embroidery on its back, also has a fully
customizable hang"tag.
Your donation of &10,000 enables us to purchase
2,000 of these small, soft, holdable bears and sell
them in fundraisers across Dallas, generating
awareness, interest and the means to begin making
the Dallas Police Museum a reality.
Become a cornerstone of the Dallas Police
Museum today. Help us honor the men and
women who have helped our businesses and our
City grow and prosper.
Da!as landmarks remind us of how much the cityhas changed and
how much it has remained the same.
