The Alexandria Police Association and the Alexandria Police Department authorized a photo history of the police department and the book is scheduled to be released in early November. The book is being published by Arcadia Publishing which specializes in local history titles, including histories of public safety agencies. Many of you were kind enough to share your personal photos and memories with Amy Bertsch who compiled the collection and she wanted to let you know the latest.

The Alexandria Police Department is a softback with 128 pages full of more than 200 black and white photos. These historical images feature officers, cruisers, motor units, crime scenes, crashes, and old facilities, like 400 North Pitt. The book, listed for $19.99, is due to be out on November 6. It will be sold at local bookstores and online at www.walmart.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnobel.com, and other sites. The Alexandria Police Association will also be able to sell it later this fall. Right now, Walmart and Amazon taking advance orders and offering signficant discounts but we don't know how long that special price will be available.

www.amazon.com/Alexandria-Department-America-Arcadia-Publishing/dp/0738543403

www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5191691

As the official release date approaches, we will do our best to keep ARPFSA members informed about book signings and other events to promote the book. To learn more about the book, please check out the publisher's website at:

www.arcadiapublishing.com/book/0738543403

Click Here to See The Book Cover

The Axexandria Police Association is selling the book thru the Police Property Unit. The price of the book is $13.00. Call the Property Unit on 703-838-4709 before going for the book. Police Property is located at 2003 Mill Rd.

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