Monroe Police Department

Last week, a patron donated this photograph to the library’s collection:

https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A758

It shows the entire police department standing on the steps of the old Monroe City Hall. From the outfits, we think it dates to the 20’s or 30’s, possibly even as early as the late teens. No one is identified. Does it look familiar to anyone?

Update: February 26, 2026: The photo was found printed in the October 30, 1935 News-Star with all names listed:

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