Certification Card, Recovered
- Description
- Recovered State of New York Municipal Police Training Council certification card issued to John William Perry. Printed text on the card reads: "State of New York | Division of Criminal Justice Services | Municipal Police Training Council | Hereby Acknowledges and Declares that | John W. Perry | Has successfully completed the | Basic Training for Peace Officers | Without Firearms Training." Awarded May 21, 1999. The card is laminated and slightly discolored.
- Historical Notes
- Freeport, Long Island, native John Perry lived in Manhattan. He was an NYPD officer with the 40th Precinct and a New York State Guard first lieutenant. John also held a law degree and served on the New York Civil Liberties Union board. John was planning to retire from the NYPD to work full time as a lawyer. Off duty on September 11, Officer Perry responded to the towers. He was 38 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2012.355.8
- Dimensions: 2.25 in X 3 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 7.62 cm
- Source: Joel Perry
- Credit Line: Gift of the Perry family
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