Quote Originally Posted by dmoon View Post
My great-great grandfather was a Detroit Police captain who served 1868 - 1907. While researching his church records [[Our Lady of Help) at the Detroit Public Library, I was surprised to find that the library has old DPD roster books. I was able to see his signed oath of office, and a handwritten log of all of the stations where he served and his promotions. You can ask the librarian at the Burton Collection at the main branch about them. I am not sure what the year range is that they have in their possession, but a cop I talked to at Belle Isle who is known as a historian was surprised to learn they were there.
thank you, will try!