Records include two Force Books, 1904-1921, and 1917-1944 that record police officer's name, badge and key number, birthplace, former occupation, age, residence, and service dates. Another volume lists appointments and reason for leaving the force, 1909-1925. Three scrapbooks also relate to police affairs. The scrapbook, 1898-1905, of Chief Jacob H. Haager, contains newspaper clippings, several letters, and a wanted poster; articles describing his rise in the police department, his work as chief of police and private detective; and news of police investigations. Dr. Hugh McCullough's scrapbook, 1892-1894, contains clippings and several letters concerning his election as coroner and the activities of the Mose Green Democratic Club. H.E. Zimmerman's scrapbook, 1902-1912, contains clippings of his investigations, Daily Police Bulletins, a wanted poster, extradition papers, and several letters. Also contains a folder of miscellaneous clippings, memos, and printed material concerning the police department.
