Police Badge, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2012.355.1
Dimensions: 2.375 in X 2.625 in X 0.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.0325 cm X 6.6675 cm X 1.905 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.0325 cm X 6.6675 cm X 1.905 cm
Source: Joel Perry
Credit Line: Gift of the Perry family
Description
Recovered City of New York Police badge belonging to John William Perry. The badge includes the New York City municipal seal and Perry's shield number, 3266.
Recovered City of New York Police badge belonging to John William Perry. The badge includes the New York City municipal seal and Perry's shield number, 3266.
Historical Notes
Freeport, Long Island, native John Perry lived in Manhattan. He was an NYPD officer with the 40th Precinct and a New York State Guard first lieutenant. John also held a law degree and served on the New York Civil Liberties Union board. John was planning to retire from the NYPD to work full time as a lawyer. Off duty on September 11, Officer Perry responded to the towers. He was 38 years old.
Freeport, Long Island, native John Perry lived in Manhattan. He was an NYPD officer with the 40th Precinct and a New York State Guard first lieutenant. John also held a law degree and served on the New York Civil Liberties Union board. John was planning to retire from the NYPD to work full time as a lawyer. Off duty on September 11, Officer Perry responded to the towers. He was 38 years old.
