RECENT HISTORY

In November 1892  Everett voted to become a City from a Town.

In 1899 there were 15 signal boxes, 1 Chief, 3 regular officers, and 5 reserve officers. There were 546 arrests.

In 1903 a new police station was built on Broadway.

In 1913, 881 arrests were made: 839 were males, 42 females.

In 1917, a patrol wagon was added and it immediately became known as the "Black Maria". This commenced an era of horseless equipment. At the same time an ambulance was secured to be used for the Everett citizens.

In 1924 a two-way radio system was installed, further modernizing the department.

By 1970 the Everett Police Department had established a sophisticated fingerprint and photo division, a special combination of liquor and vice squad personnel, as well as a team of tactical police who were trained to take over in case of a riot and handling large crowds.

The basic uniform of the police department remained largely unchanged for most of the departments life span.

About 1960 the dress code was changed to conform to what was called the "New York" code. This code differed from the old "Blouse" code in the latter had a high collared neckline. The "New York" code had a lapel-type coat with a blue shirt and a black tie. The hat was changed to the eight-inch point New York type.

In 1970 the Everett Police consisted of:

Personnel:

1 Chief assisted by 1 Captain, 9 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 3 Patrolman Clerks, 97 Patrolmen, 23 Reserve men, one matron and one sub-matron.

Equipment:

1 Patrol Wagon, 2 Ambulances, 6 Radio cars, 2 Motorcycles, 1 Inspectors car, 1 Safety car, 1 Vice Squad car and 58 Signal Boxes in the City.