History

Manitowoc Police Department's First Motorcycle.

In 1923 The Manitowoc Police Department purchased this Harley Davidison Motorcycle. Shown is Officer George Darbant. Photo taken in front of the Glander Art Studio, located at S 9th and Washington St. (NE corner).

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Manitowoc Police Department's Second Motorcycle.

April 3, 1933, The Manitowoc Police Department purchased this 1932 model Harley Davidison Motorcycle for $704.00. Shown is Officer George Darbant. Photo taken in front of the Manitowoc County Court House located at S 8th and Washington St.

Manitowoc Police Department

Left to Right

Bottom Row - Lt. Aaron Peterson, Capt. William Christiansen, Chief Anton Trochlell, Det. Frank Tomchek, Det. William Herman.

2nd Row - Emil Schultz, Frank Orchekowski, William McConnell, Sgt. William Lasch, Sgt. George Tulach, George Darbant.

3rd Row - William Diegel, Clarence Tomchek, Arnold Mahnke, Ralph Kahl, Charles Denor, Donald Sears, Melvin Reinhardt.

Top Row - Andrew Pribek, Milton Larson, Jacob Mraz, Anton Glysch, Ray Doehm, Eugene Koebke, Elmer Scherer, Ben Muchowski.

Manitowoc Police Department - July 30, 1938

In 1902, nine officers made up the Manitowoc Police Department. Salaries at that time were Chief $850 per year, Asst. Chief $600 per year, and Patrolmen $540 per year. Each officer, including the Chief, got two days off each month. The department had two shifts and officers worked 12 hour days. Patrol officers worked over 4,176 hours per year and averaged just under 13 cents per hour.

Top Row - Charles Schmidt, Frank Tomchek, George Darbant, William Lasch, William Deigel.

Center Row - Charles Denor, William Christiansen, Walter Herman, Reinholdt Boeder - Brown Co.

Bottom Row - Matt Dufek, Con Healy, Aaron Peterson, Charles Bowder.

Members of the Manitowoc Police Department cir.1920 Left to Right

Picture taken by Police Department on Franklin St.

Manitowoc Police Department's City Ambulance

This 1927 Studebaker Commander was used as Manitowoc's Police Ambulance. It replaced the horse drawn buckboard that the officers used since 1906. The police department was in charge of the sick and injured. This Studebaker was one of the first vehicles the department was issued and was with the department until 1959.

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The City of Manitowoc is divided by the Manitowoc River and Lake Michigan boarders the city's east side.

This 1942 photo shows the first police boat. Prior to the purchase, the department had to borrow boats tied along the river.

This photo was taken on S 9th St. along side of the Police Station which was addressed 824 Jay St.

Manitowoc Police Department's 1st Police Boat

August 7, 1942, Bud Abbot and Lou Costello appeared in Manitowoc as part of a World War II war bond drive. This photo was taken in the hallway of their hotel just before their appearance at Washington Park.

In the photo left to right, Manitowoc Mayor Martin Georgenson, unknown, Lou Costello, Police Chief James J. Kuplic, Bud Abbot, Police Detective Frank Tomchek.

Bud Abbot - Lou Costello in Manitowoc

During World War II, hundreds of sailors from the U.S. Navy were stationed in Manitowoc, while their submarines were being built at the Manitowoc Ship Yards.

The police department frequently challenged the sailors to a baseball game. This photo taken sometime in the summer of 1944 shows U.S. Navy personnel and police officers at a post game celebration at one of the local parks.

This 1960 photo of the Manitowoc Police Department was taken on the steps of the Manitowoc County Court House.

In 1960 the department consisted of 47 men. The salary of a patrol officer was $5,478.96. A detective received $6,819.96. Benefits included paid vacation and holidays, sick pay and uniform clothing allowance.

For a new officer, the department provided 1 summer hat, 1 winter hat, 1 summer jacket, 1 winter coat, 1 shirt and 1 pair of pants.

Manitowoc Police Department - 1960

This photo of the Manitowoc Police Department's Detective Bureau was taken October 5, 1962.

Seated Left to Right:

Detective Francis J. Lallensack, Chief Elmer H. Scherer, Detective Robert W. Schmidt.

Standing Left to Right:

Detective Norbert Nelson, Detective Leroy Strauss, Detective Dave Egan, Detective Henry Ospedale.

Manitowoc Police Department - Detectives 1962

U.S. NAVY - Police Sporting Events

1st Row - Matt Dufek, Det. William Christiansen, Con Healy, Charles Denor, George Darbant, William Deigel, Aaron Peterson.

2nd Row - Charles Novak, Frank Tomchek, William Lasch, Reinholdt Boeder, Walter Herman, Charles Schmidt.

Top Row - Asst. Chief Ed Ladwig, Chief Anton Trochlell, Capt. Charles Dueno.

Manitowoc Police Department - Dated:May 30,1926 Photo taken on the steps of U.S. Post Office, located at the SW Corner of S 9th and Franklin St.

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