"Public Services" found 61 records

Description: This knife has been altered by a prisoner at Oakalla prison to make it a weapon, both edges of the blade have been sharpened. The knife is a prison issue dinner knife.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.

Marks/Labels: "PROV of B.C.", stamped in handle of knife

Maker: Unknown

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Oakalla Prison

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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leg irons

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33604

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV972.190.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV972.190.1

Description: Pair of leg irons, for police, prisons use. Made in England and constructed of wrought iron. The securing chain consists of five links on either side of a swival. Surface is discoloured by rust patina.

Marks/Labels: "_ _ _TISH / MADE", stamped in side of cuff. "HIATT", stamped in cuff. "WARRENTED . WROUGHT _______", stamped in cuff. "1", stamped in cuff

Country Made: England

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment

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military helmet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19728

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.82.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.82.1

Description: Military helmet, English style, issued during World War II. Issued to local Burnaby Police force. It is painted dark blue and the word "Police" is painted in white on the front. The helmet has webbing and chin strap.

Marks/Labels: "POLICE" painted in large block letters in white paint.

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Clothing; Clothing - Military Uniforms; Wars; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: British Columbia Provincial Police; Burnaby Municipal Police

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nail knuckles

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37093

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.535

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.535

Description: This is a prisoner made weapon confiscated by the guards at Oakalla prison. It is made from two pieces of wood wrapped with string which secure three nails. A third piece of wood with three holes drilled in it is slipped over the nails to keep them separated. A fourth nail is secured by the string and points along the base of the hand. The weapon is intended to be used like a pair of brass knuckles.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.

Maker: Unknown

Country Made: Canada

Province Made: British Columbia

Site/City Made: Oakalla Prison

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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name plate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact210

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV971.5.48

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV971.5.48

Description: Name plate "GEO. JEFFERY" made for Burnaby Municipal Police officer George Jeffery by schoolchildren. Rectangular copper plate with letters and border raised by hammering on the reverse side. Background is darkened by acid treatment.

Object History: Made for Burnaby Municipal Police officer George Jeffery by schoolchildren. George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery then worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.

Marks/Labels: "GEO. JEFFERY", letters raised by hammering.

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing

Names: Jeffery, George; Burnaby Municipal Police; Oakalla Prison Farm

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nightstick

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3616

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV988.23.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV988.23.1

Description: Police nightstick; wood; code number X 584 is stamped near handle

Marks/Labels: "X 584"

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Armament

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nightstick

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3617

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV988.23.2

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV988.23.2

Description: Police nightstick

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Armament

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nunchak

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37081

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.523

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.523

Description: This nunchak is a prisoner made weapon confiscated by guards. Based on an Oriental weapon, popular in the marshal arts. Handles, wrapped with masking tape are connected by a short length of brown, knotted cord.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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nunchuks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37082

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.524

2 images

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.524

Description: These nuchuks are a prisoner made weapon confiscated by guards. Based on an Oriental weapon, popular in the marshal arts. Short lengths of wood are connected by a chain ( the chain is broken ).

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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police badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48349

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV005.18.4

Description: British Columbia Provincial Police badge (# 678). It is silver-coloured and has geometic line shapes bordering a circle with engraving. An engraved banner crosses the circle. The obverse pattern is visible on the reverse.

Object History: This item was a gift to Donald Brown. In 1947, Don left the army to join the ranks of the British Columbia Provincial Police force – embarking on a three-decade long career. His first assignment brought him to the city that he would eventually adopt as home – Burnaby – and he served here from 1947-1954, first as a member of the BC Police Department and then as a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman after the Provincial force was absorbed by their federal counterparts, the RCMP. In 1954, Don was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan and then on to Ottawa, Ontario to serve in the Crime Detection Laboratories. After a year and a half spent in training, he became qualified as an Examiner of Questioned Documents and travelled extensively throughout Ontario and Quebec, providing expert testimony in such matters as handwriting, counterfeiting, graphic arts, alterations, etc. During this time, he also attained the rank of first Corporal, and then Sergeant in the RCMP. In total, Don spent over nine years in Ottawa, and while working, managed to add to his education by taking courses from Carleton University, the RCAF and the Ottawa Teacher’s College at night. In July, 1963, Don made his way back to the West Coast when he was transferred to Vancouver to be the Second in Charge of a new laboratory and head of the Document Section. He was soon promoted to Staff Sergeant. Once again, his experience and expertise was called upon and he devoted a great deal of time to providing expert testimony in BC and the Yukon. In May of 1970, he was promoted to Sub-Inspector and was transferred to Edmonton to take command of the new Crime Detection Laboratory built to serve Alberta and the Northwest Territories. By 1972, he was promoted to full Inspector. Under his direction, the new Edmonton lab became one of the most utilised in the RCMP. Transferred back to Vancouver in 1975, Don became the Officer-in-Charge of a new Crime Laboratory and took over the National Police Services pilot project for British Columbia – overseeing work in the areas of computer sciences, laboratory, communications, records, and identification sections. He was rewarded for this work with a promotion to Superintendent in September, 1975. In 1976, after a distinguished 35 years combined service to the armed forces and the police (and a list of awards and citations including the Meritorious Service Award BCPP-1950, the Commissioner’s Commendation RCMP-1951, Chief of Police Commendation-1951, and the Canadian Centennial Medal-1967), Don retired and founded his own laboratory to carry on his work in the field of questioned documents. He supplied his services as an expert witness throughout the western provinces and added to his list of associations and awards. He became a Fellow (Emeritus) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a Life Member (Emeritus) and Past Director of the Canadian Society of Forensic Sciences, a Member of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. It was at this point in his life, after his retirement, that Don decided to become involved in local politics and with the blessing of his wife and six children, he joined the Burnaby Voters’ Association as their Secretary and in 1978 was elected to a two-year term as a Burnaby School Trustee. After his two successful years as Trustee, he chose to run as a candidate for alderman during the next municipal election held in November of 1979. Not only did he win his seat for that election, but he was also successful in defending his position on Council during the next two elections as well, serving Burnaby as Alderman from 1979 to 1985. During this time, Don also became a member of the Community College for the Retired, the Horsemen’s Society and the Burnaby Historical Society. He has also given his support to Arts Council programs and numerous other community functions over the years. In 1991, Don was appointed as Chair of the Burnaby Centennial Committee, dedicating himself to making Burnaby’s Centennial celebration a memorable success. Throughout part of 1991 and all of 1992, Don gave his time unstintingly, often attending several meetings and/or functions a day. His contributions were always supported by his wife Helen, and their work during the Centennial Year was just one example of the strength of their 66-year partnership. They were both formally recognized for their efforts when they were chosen to receive the Kushiro Cup and named the Citizens of the Year in 1992. Also that year, Don was a recipient of the Canadian 125 Medal and one year later, in March 1993, Donald Brown was awarded Burnaby’s highest honour and was made a Freeman of the City of Burnaby.

Marks/Labels: "BRITISH / COLUMBIA", engraved on front "POLICE" (large), engraved on front "678", stamped on reverse

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Policing; Personal Symbols; Personal Symbols - Badges

Names: British Columbia Provincial Police

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razor wire

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34385

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.273

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.273

Description: A piece of galvanized steel razor wire made up of a convex strand with 5 double edged blades protruding at equal lengths from each other. Markings are not visible.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison Farm site in October 1991. This artifact was found by the Women's and Stores buildings.

Measurements: Overall measurements: Length: 41.8 cm Width: 18.6 cm Thickness: 1 cm

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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razor wire

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34386

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.274

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.274

Description: A piece of galvanized steel razor wire with a circular strand in the middle from which protrude 22 pairs of blades.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison Farm site in October 1991. This artifact was found by the Women's and Stores buildings.

Measurements: Overall measurements: Length: 53.6 cm Width: 6.2 cm Thickness: 1.1 cm

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional

Names: British Columbia Gaol Service; Oakalla Prison Farm

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rubber bullet cartridge casing

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34208

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.95

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.95

Description: Cartridge for shooting gas gun.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991

Marks/Labels: "203 CN Federal Muzzle Dispersion Cartridge, Chemical Agent (CN) Warning...Danger. for use by trained personnel only"

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Armament; Armament - Munitions

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

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rubber stamp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34166

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.53

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.53

Description: Stamp, rubber, with handle

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991

Marks/Labels: "East Wing"

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Written Communication Tools and Equipment

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

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rubber stamp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34168

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.55

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.55

Description: Stamp, rubber, with handle; `B.C. Stamp Works, Vancouver, 687-6971'

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991

Marks/Labels: "L.M.R.C.C. East Wing. Remission. Awarded... Days. Review Comm."

Subjects: Public Services; Public Services - Correctional; Written Communication Tools and Equipment

Names: Oakalla Prison Farm

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ruler

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.285

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.45.285

Description: 12 inch, wooden ruler made by the Acme Co. of Canada. Marked in inches on one side and centimeters on the opposite side. Written on the centimeter side with black felt marker is, "Baitz 1 800 I Escape"; Both ends and top edge of the ruler have been stained with ink. There are small gouges at one end.

Object History: Salvaged from Oakalla Prison Farm site in October 1991

Marks/Labels: "Acme Made in Canada" printed on inch side of ruler. "Baitz 1 800 I Escape", written in felt pen on centimeter side of ruler. Face of ruller marked out in inches up to 12 Reverse of ruler marked out in centimeters up to 30.