My relative once worked for SDPD but I don’t know much about him/her. Can you help? The San Diego Police Historical Association has extensive archives of past officers dating all the way back to 1889. If your relative did serve, there is an excellent chance we have his/her information. At no charge the San Diego Police Historical Association will provide basic information on past officers such as dates of service and in some cases highest rank obtained IF the officer in question is deceased. For obvious reasons the SDPHA cannot release information on a living or active duty police officer. If you need more detailed information on a deceased officer, for a nominal fee the association will put one of its very talented researchers to work for you. Please contact us at (619) 726-6151 or send an e-mail.
Do you offer historical consultation? Yes. Our staff is very knowledgeable and we have a number of interesting educational displays that can be made available. Perhaps you are a student who would like to make a presentation on the history of the San Diego Police Department. Contact us, we can help! Our prices are very affordable.
1974 Ford Grand Torino patrol car
1977 Chevy Nova patrol car
1982 Ford Fairmount patrol car
1986 Ford LTDII patrol car
1987 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car
1991 Kawasaki police motorcycle
1991 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car
1996 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car
1997 Kawasaki police motorcycle
2001 Crown Victoria patrol car
2008 black and white Crown Victoria low rider
If I make a donation, is it tax deductable? Yes, we are a 501 C3 non-profit and the IRS will recognize your contribution. For additional details please consult your tax advisor.
How come the association’s cars are not on display in the museum? Size! The San Diego Police Historical Association currently owns the nations largest fleet of historic police vehicles. Unfortunately, the current museum would need to be 5 times larger if it were to house them.
Do you ever rent the vehicles out? Yes. For special occasions these vehicles can be rented for movies and photo shoots. All of the vehicles have been professionally restored and are almost exactly the way they appeared during the time period they represent. Unless otherwise specified, all of the vehicles are in working order:.
1926 Buick Paddy Wagon1928 Ford patrol car1932 Ford Paddy Wagon1947 patrol car1948 Ford Traffic supervisor’s car1953 Ford Matador 2 door coupe, patrol car1965 Plymouth 4dr patrol car1968 Plymouth 4dr patrol car1968 police ambulance1971 International Tow Truck1971 Ford police ambulance1972 Harley Davidson 3 wheeler motorcycle
