COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS AND COLLECTIBLES
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To assist in the Historical Preservation of artifacts of the San Joaquin
County Sheriff's Office, the Historical Preservation Board has received
authorization, to offer to the public, the following DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED
items:
Sheriff Office Lapel Pins.
These miniature replicas of San Joaquin County Sheriff's
Office badges
are a great gift for friends and family. The pin is approximately 1 1/2" in
size, and is made of enameled metal, for a lifetime of memories!
Commemorative shoulder patch (the REAL thing!)
This commemorative shoulder patch is authorized for departmental wear
after January 1, 2000. Full size (approximately 3 1/2" wide by 4" tall)
it is available in limited quantities until the supply is exhausted. It differs from the regular shoulder patch worn by the department, only in the addition of the words '150 YEARS 1850-2000' and the addition of five small red stars which honor the 5 officers who have lost their lives in performance of their sworn duty to serve and protect the citizens of San Joaquin County, California.
From Shield to Star
The first official publication documenting 150 years of service to the
citizens of San Joaquin County. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office,
nationally renowned for its creative and unique solutions to law enforcement problems is
responsible for the first trained horse posse, development of the first complete criminal
photographic records, and first use of full-time deputies to serve the community
twenty-four hours a day. Read how members of the department were involved in the
capture of famous outlaws such as Black Bart and train robbers Evans and Sontag.
Chapters will cover the beginning of law and order in California before it was a state, to
the establishment of Sheriff Office, and will weave a tale through the history of
California to present day. Scores of historic and modern photos are included in the
book, including photos of all current department personnel, equipment and facilities. This
book will become a valuable reference tool for history buffs, school age children, and the
person who simply loves to cuddle up with exciting true tales of the old west, and modern
day law enforcement.
FROM SHIELD TO STAR, is now being offered during a special pre-publication order
period. Approximately 250 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size, these hardbound limited
edition books are sure to become a collectors item. From Shield to Star will make a great present for family members,
law enforcement colleagues, collectors, and many others on your gift list!
Past and Present, 1850-2000.
Limited edition lithograph
This award winning painting created by Cyndy Kelso, Equine Artist, (and San Joaquin Deputy Sheriff) is now
available in limited quantity lithographs. The print, measuring approximately
18" by 24", is a stunning depiction of a deputy and horse circa 1850 looking to
the future deputy of the year 2000, who is in turn looking back in time at the old west
deputy. You can just imagine what each deputy is thinking: being proud of the history of law enforcement, admiring the advances in 150 years of
providing safety to the community and feeling the pride of being part of the Sheriff's
Office and part of the history of California.
BEYOND THE CALL
This gripping book profiles 29 peace officers from local, state and federal
agencies who were killed in the line of duty while serving in San Joaquin County,
California between the years 1850-1997. A must read for all history buffs, this
hardbound 100 page edition was researched and written by John Basalto, a deputy sheriff
for San Joaquin County. Each officer is profiled in a story that sets the time and
place in history so intensely that the reader becomes emerged in the true to life
incidences that led to the tragic demise of these dedicated peace officers. Laced
with historical photos and personal commentaries from friends and family of the fallen
officers, this publication is destined to become a collectors edition.
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