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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
National and International Law Enforcement Plaque
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

National and International Law Enforcement Plaque

Artifact ID1981.04516.01a-b
Object Type Plaque, Decorative
Gifter
Maker (Gaithersburg, MD)
Date 1981
Medium Wood, Metal, Fabric
Dimensions12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA wooden plaque with a metal plate inscribed "Presented to The Honorable Ronald W. Reagan President of The United States in recognition of your support and contributions to National and International Law Enforcement, International Association of Chiefs of Police September 28, 1981, William F. Quinn President, Norman Darwick Executive Director." On the back of the plaque is a gold-colored sticker with black text reading "GLADIATOR SPORTS AND AWARDS, 15904 Luanne Drive, Gaithersburg, Md. (301) 840-9260." There is also a red cloth bag to carry the plaque.
Historical NotePresident Reagan spoke on September 28, 1981 at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Rivergate Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The plaque was presented to him by William F. Quinn, the outgoing president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Chief of Police of the Newton Police Department, West Newton, ME. After President Reagan ended his speech and Captain Quinn came up to the podium, the applause continued so long Reagan said to Quinn, “You’d better start talking.” Quinn responded, “Mr. President, I think the chiefs and the law enforcement community of the United States and over forty foreign nations in this audience told you today how much we love you.”
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Addressing the first general session of the International Association of Chiefs of Police IACP at the Rivergate Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana 09/28/1981: c04152-02  c04159-01

Video: Trip to Louisiana. President Ronald Reagan's Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Rivergate Convention Center in New Orleans September 28, 1981