In 1855, nearly 17 percent of the New York City police department’s officers were Irish born. By 1900, five out of six NYPD officers were of Irish descent. Irish-Americans still made up 42 percent of the New York police force in 1960.
Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Mar 26th, 2018 by admin
In 1855, nearly 17 percent of the New York City police department’s officers were Irish born. By 1900, five out of six NYPD officers were of Irish descent. Irish-Americans still made up 42 percent of the New York police force in 1960.