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Taunton Police Department, Massachusetts

The position of Lieutenant was created as part of the restructuring of the Taunton Police Department in 1894 and became effective January, 1895.  Three lietenant positions were created with a First, Second and Third. The first Lieutenant was

Hugh H. McCormick.This badge was likely created by Samuel O. Aborn as there is an expenditures in 1894 for badges.