“Confined to the Pensacola Dungeon” and other rules
By Mike Simmons As I have researched through the old Pensacola Police records over the years, I have run across some interesting facts. Maybe by the customs of past times […]
End of Watch: The tragic death of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Milan Hendrix – June 1, 1989
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon. By Mike Simmons If a person were considering moving to the community of Walling, found in northern Santa Rosa
Ron McNesby, “Ronnie Mac,” Escambia County Sheriff 2001-2009
By Mike Simmons Harry Ronald McNesby was born on May 22, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida. He lived with his father, Harry, and his mother, Nell, at 800 N. Hayne Street.
The D.A.R.E. Program
By Mike Simmons The DARE program originated in Los Angeles in 1983 as a collaborative effort between the LAPD and the Los Angeles School District. The program consisted of 17
George!
By Mike Simmons He’s Got Your Back “A man ought to do what he thinks is best.” -John Wayne Anyone who knew Captain George Underwood knew these things about him: He
Pensacola Police in 1966
By Mike Simmons In 1966, the Pensacola Police Department published a brochure for public relations. Here are the photos:
“Shoot on Sight”
By Mike Simmons Shoot on Sight Eugene Forsyth was born on February 24, 1904 in Pensacola. Tragedy struck the Forsyth family when Eugene was two years old. His father, John,
Pensacola Police Department’s First Lady Cop
By Mike Simmons “When they are prepared to hire women I want to have the education to make me available,” Jeri Schadee, October 3, 1971 She wasn’t the first. That
End of Watch: The murder of Town Marshal Daniel Douglas, May 22, 1893
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Mike Simmons In the extreme northwestern corner lies the town of Century, about 40 miles north of Pensacola.
Pensacola Police First K-9 Teams
By Mike Simmons Mike Wilkinson began his police career with the Crestview, FL Police Department. A few years later, he joined the Pensacola Police force. He worked in Patrol, TAC,