Hard Hat, Port Authority Police Department NY & NJ

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2007.44.1 Collection of the National Law Enforcement Museum, Washington, D.C.

What we know:

• This item was left by an unknown donor in our Visitors Center sometime before 2006.
  
  
• Someone may have worn the hat on or after September 11, 2001.
  
  
• The front sticker and label printed on the side identify the hat as PAPD (Port Authority Police Department) Emergency Services.
  
  
• The side sticker identifies Local 14 New York City.

What we want to know:

• When and where was this hard hat worn?
  
  
• Who wore it and what was he/she doing while wearing it?
  
  
• What are the related organizations and meanings of the 5 stickers and labels on the hat?

A closer look (click on photo to view larger image):

Front detail	Back detail	Side	Side