The Stamford Historical Society

Bicycle Policemen

three bicycle policemen, John B. Brennan, Arnold Kurth, and 

From left to right: John B. Brennan, Arnold Kurth, and Hugh Grogan.

John B. Brennan became Police Chief in 1926.

Arnold Kurth (center) became Stamford's first bicycle policeman in 1892.
He was known as the Boy Cop and wore Police Badge #1 until his retirement in 1921.

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