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Domestic News
October 4, 1960
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Atlanta Police Department acquires new black patrol wagon for Negro detail, assigned to Patrolman R. A. Knight at his request, to improve service in Negro areas.
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New Patrol Wagon Manned By Negro
The Atlanta Police Department is presently purchasing new motorized equipment, and in the process, at least one new job has been opened up for a Negro policeman.
The new equipment coming in is new patrol wagon used to transport prisoners from the spot of an alleged crime to the gates of City Jail.
The new patrol wagons already in service is painted black, according to reliable information, to replace the aged red-colored vehicle formerly in service.
When the new wagon was delivered last Friday, it was assigned to the Negro police detail. Patrolman R. A. Knight reportedly volunteered to became the first driver of the new vehicle and got the assignment.
The wagon for the Negro squad was reportedly requested by their commanding officer, Capt. E. B. Brooks. Designating one of the wagons for the Negro detail is aimed according to reports, to help speed up service in the areas where Negro patrolmen work.
Knight was driving the wagon throughout the Northwest section of Atlanta Saturday night, and perhaps in other areas. The tenure of Knight's present assignment is apparently indefinite. He will apparently remain in the drivers' seat of the new patrol wagon until another Negro officer is assigned to the vehicle.
The Atlanta Police Department is presently purchasing new motorized equipment, and in the process, at least one new job has been opened up for a Negro policeman.
The new equipment coming in is new patrol wagon used to transport prisoners from the spot of an alleged crime to the gates of City Jail.
The new patrol wagons already in service is painted black, according to reliable information, to replace the aged red-colored vehicle formerly in service.
When the new wagon was delivered last Friday, it was assigned to the Negro police detail. Patrolman R. A. Knight reportedly volunteered to became the first driver of the new vehicle and got the assignment.
The wagon for the Negro squad was reportedly requested by their commanding officer, Capt. E. B. Brooks. Designating one of the wagons for the Negro detail is aimed according to reports, to help speed up service in the areas where Negro patrolmen work.
Knight was driving the wagon throughout the Northwest section of Atlanta Saturday night, and perhaps in other areas. The tenure of Knight's present assignment is apparently indefinite. He will apparently remain in the drivers' seat of the new patrol wagon until another Negro officer is assigned to the vehicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Atlanta Police
Negro Patrolman
Patrol Wagon
R A Knight
E B Brooks
What entities or persons were involved?
R. A. Knight
E. B. Brooks
Where did it happen?
Atlanta
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Atlanta
Event Date
Last Friday
Key Persons
R. A. Knight
E. B. Brooks
Outcome
new patrol wagon assigned to negro police detail; r. a. knight appointed as first driver indefinitely until replacement.
Event Details
Atlanta Police Department purchases new black motorized patrol wagon to replace old red one, requested by Capt. E. B. Brooks for Negro squad to speed service; delivered last Friday and assigned to Patrolman R. A. Knight who volunteered; used in Northwest section Saturday night.