We are going to take a very quick look at the 2nd. largest Department in the government of the City of Perth Amboy, of course Perth Amboy School system was the largest Department. 
In 1948, the Police Department was made up of 1 Chief, 1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Detective Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, 3 Detectives and 50 Patrolmen.
In 1960, the Police Department was consisted of 1 Chief, 3 Captains, 11 Lieutenants, 14 Sergeants, 3 Detectives and 55 Patrolmen.
Equipment in 1960 included 3 Radio Cars, 1 Detective Car, 1 Chauffeur’s car, 1 Patrol Wagon, 1 Emergency Truck, 1 Chief’s Car, 1 Police Launch (boat), 2 Motorcycles and 2 Motor Scooters. You have to remember that most of the town was patrol on foot, how many of you remember the foot patrols?
Do You Recognize Your Favorite Police Officer?
How about the Belko Squad?
Salaries in 1960 for Police Department Personnel:
Chief : $7,200 - $8,600
Captains: $5,400 – $6,800
Lieutenants:$4,900 – $6,300
Sergeants: $4,700 – $6,100
Detectives: $4,500 – $5,900
Patrolmen: $4,300 – $5,700
The Old Police Station was replaced with a New Public Safety Complex on New Brunswick Avenue near Amboy Avenue. 
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