Our new patch design is based on a poster that was especially designed for the opening of The Sewickley Bridge which took place September 19, 1911. Sewickley artist Audley Nicols (1875-1941) was commissioned to design the poster. The popularity of the poster design, featuring three Indians marveling over the new span from the Coraopolis side, became a common theme in the town of Sewickley.
The Sewickley Police Department worked in concert with Miguel Sague, Jr., who serves as a board member for The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. Mr. Sague serves as a historian and does community outreach programs to educate people about the rich Indian history in the Pittsburgh area. Miguel is also an artist and very generously offered his talents resulting in a patch that is respectful and historically correct.
On December 5, 2024, with the approval of The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, the Sewickley Police Department began to proudly display the new patch as part of the uniforms we wear every day.
Follow this link to an article in the local paper for more information:
https://triblive.com/local/sewickley/sewickley-police-department-develops-new-patch-with-council-of-three-rivers-american-indian-center/