Description Recovered NYPD police officer identification card issued to John William Perry. The card includes Perry's photograph on the right, the NYPD logo on the left, and includes his date of birth and shield number. The card is slightly faded.
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