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This is a heavy metal siren used on squad cars. It was made by Federal Sign and Signal Corporation of Blue Island, IL.  Model 66G. Serial Number 2026. 12 Volts. With partial cord. It was used alone in the 1960s until 1969. After 1969 until 1972 it was paired with an electronic siren. It was decommissioned in 1973. In the winter, even though it had a protective hood, it was prone to freezing up. Officers knew that if they turned it on and nothing happened it was ice-packed ins

On November 19. 1936 a room bursting at the seams with applicants took the exam for the one open Policewoman position on the Minneapolis Police Department. Back then, Policewomen worked exclusively with women and juveniles. Minneapolis Policewomen did not function as patrol officers. They were sworn officers and were required to pass the same physical testing required of male Officers but they carried their guns and badges in their purses and wore plain clothes.