(Johnathan Manning / American Press)
(Johnathan Manning / American Press)
Sulphur museum puts police on display
Last Modified: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:59 PM
By Johnathan Manning / American Press
SULPHUR — Uniforms throughout the years are among several items from the Sulphur Police Department currently on display at Brimstone Museum.The artifact exhibit, on display through the summer, is “basically a celebration of the Sulphur Police Department throughout the years,” said Eric Manuel, creative director.
Among the artifacts are a gun and other equipment worn by former officer Carl Euwalt, badges from around the country, the department’s original McGruff the Crime Dog uniform, and Ollie South, a puppet used by former Chief George Mullican in school demonstrations.
Mel Estess of the police department, who was instrumental in gathering many of the items, said some of the “neatest” items are the three patches Sulphur police has had in its history.
“People love to go museums and just look at history and see where we came from,” Estess said.
There are also a pair of lie detectors, which Manuel said he and Executive Director Thom Trahan found to be in working order.
In addition, hanging on the wall are pictures of all the police chiefs of whom photographs could be found, and a plaque commemorating Elease J. Picard, whom Estess said is the only Sulphur officer to be killed in the line of duty. Picard was killed in 1918.
Estess said he would like to find a permanent home for the exhibit and is searching for more items — particularly as the city continues to prepare for its 100-year anniversary in 2014.
He said people with Sulphur Police memorabilia are welcome to donate artifacts or to offer them on loan.
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