The Pensacola Police Historic Society

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The Pensacola Police Gangster Detectives

Circa 1949

Here is a photo of the Pensacola Police Detective Bureau in the late 1940s or early 1950s. I recognize Ed Lawhorn, Raymond Harper, Charlie Miller, R.F. Shuttleworth, Ernest Madsen, J.C. Hammond, Mallory Tennant, George Touart, and Crosby Hall. There are a few that I am not sure about. Maybe somebody can pick them out.

Many people comment on how these men were able to solve as many crimes as they did. There was no video, no DNA, and fingerprint technology was in its infancy. Maybe it was the fedoras they wore on their heads. Maybe…bring them back!

Mike

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Michael E. Simmons
I am a retired police officer, and now serve as a police academy director. I am married to the former Jerri Crabtree. We have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have authored fourteen books, all of which are available on Amazon. Most are on the history of Pensacola crime and the police department.

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