Policy manuel in 1974 authorised 57 or 58. In the academy I bought a 58 for $62.00 and a 2 1/2 in 19 for 72.00. Intrest free loan paid by my uniform allowance of 30 bucks a month. 19 was detective weapon. If you could find a 57 you could carry it.
As 44s were scarce due to Dirty Harry 57s were being re board to satisfy demand.

When I left APD carried the 19 till I moved to a 459.


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Had an unauthorized slapper that I carried for emergencies. I put it away when blood born pathogens and STD became a big concern. Didn't want bad blood flying around. Bugged the brass for a taser until they relented and gave me one. Volunteered for the big hit with barbs during training. Was immediately convinced it was a better tool.

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I had a rubber nightstick/baton with a lead rod down the middle of it. It was very effective. I still have it but don't need it since I retired.