History of the Department of Police Service of Worcester, Mass., From 1674 to 1900, Historical and Biographical

A comprehensive history of the Worcester Police Department, from its earliest days to the turn of the 20th century. Herbert M. Sawyer and R.E. Murphy provide a detailed account of the department's growth, equipment, and effectiveness, and include fascinating anecdotes from the lives of the officers who served. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American law enforcement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.