The 2008 Dayton Police History Exhibit
On May 3 2008, a six-month long Dayton Police History Exhibit was opened to the public in cooperation with 'Dayton History' and Carillon Historical Park. The theme of the exhibit was “Patrolling the Streets of Dayton”. What follows is the text from 16 “Patrolling the Streets of Dayton” exhibits well as an introduction by Richard S. Biehl, Director and Chief of Police of the Dayton Police Department. The historical text was written by retired Sgt. Steve Grismer and edited by Mary Oliver, ‘Dayton History’ Director of Collections. The text reads as it appeared at the DPH Exhibit.
Much thanks to Steve Grismer for allowing DHBO to place his writings online for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
DPH - Exhibit Introduction
Explanation of the 2008 DPH Exhibit
Chief Biehl’s Welcoming Remarks
DPH – 1797-1899
From Settlement through Civil War 1797 – 1866
Formation of the Dayton Police Force 1867 – 1884
Infancy of the Dayton Police Force 1885 – 1899
Gamewell System and Police Call Boxes 1896
DPH – 1900-1949
Advent of Modern Policing in Dayton 1900 – 1924
Chief Wurstner Era –National Dean of Police Chiefs 1925 – 1949
Prohibition and the Gangster Era
DPH – 1950-1999
New Age of Professional Police Standards 1950 – 1965
Era of Civil Rights and Controversial Reforms 1966 – 1980
Emerging Technology and Crack Epidemic 1981 – 2006
DPH – Transportation Modes
Dayton Mounted Patrol
Dayton Bicycle Patrol
Dayton Police Patrol Car
DPH – Blacks-Women in Law Enforcement
African Americans in Law Enforcement
Women in Law Enforcement
DPH – Families in Law Enforcement
Families in Law Enforcement
