On June 29, 2014, retired Officer Frank Schmidt became the first San Diego Police Officer to reach his 100th birthday. In his honor, the San Diego Police Historical Association threw him a party at the historic Police Pistol Range
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Officer Frank Schmidt (left) and partner Louis Lipps circa 1946
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CHIEF OF POLICE
SHELLEY ZIMMERMAN
Frank arrives Code-3
Frank greeting everyone with a friendly wave
Chief Zimmerman welcomes Frank to the party!
Chief Zimmerman welcomes Frank to the party!
The Chief and Frank pose for photos and share a hearty laugh or two.
Frank leads the way to the food and the fun.
Councilmember Marti Emerald and daughter posing with the 1948 Traffic Supervisors car
Retired Lieutenant Jim Barker (lost in the smoke) ran a mean grill
Frank shares a laugh with Rick Carlson
Flour Power of El Cajon donated two custom, gourmet, cakes to the event.
Flour Power of El Cajon donated two custom, gourmet, cakes to the event.
Even Frank's 1947 photo was made of white chocolate and completely edible!
Chief Zimmerman recounts how much the world has changed in 100 years.
The Chief presents a card, signed by SDPD, to Frank.
Frank hardly sat during the party.
The 1932 Paddy Wagon was on hand for rides around the block.
Retired Officer Gene Arthur (SDPD 1942 - 1967) takes one more ride in the paddy wagon he once drove. This time from the passengers seat!
Last, but not least, the event could not have happened without the tireless work of everyone who volunteered that day to make Frank's event "The Party of the Century."
Thank you from the San Diego Police Historical Association!
