Tag Archives: William Jurgens

Remembering Police Officer James W. Means

Posted on May 17, 2011 by SCblogger

James Wilson Means was born in Pennsylvania around 1824, reared and married in Ohio, and then settled in Davenport around 1855 with his young family.  By the spring of 1883, Mr. Means was a respected officer with the Davenport Police Department.  … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Salute to a Friend: Officer Michael Farnsworth

Posted on December 9, 2009 by SCblogger

On December 5, 1971, five men entered the Quality Motel on Main Street and forced their way into the room of Davenport Police Patrolman Leon Washington. The men hit Officer Washington and tied him up, then stole three automatic pistols, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Patrolman Emil Speth

Posted on May 12, 2008 by SCblogger

Ninety-one years ago Davenport Police Patrolman Emil Speth walked the streets of Davenport, Iowa, wearing badge number 13. He was appointed to the department on July 13, 1911, according to an entry in the Davenport Police Roll Call Register January … Continue reading →

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