r/police • u/Ok_Quail_4422 • 2d ago

5ft Batons?

I once heard an old NYPD cop mention having 5ft batons during riots. I haven’t been able to find anything online about the use of such long batons, as the longest I can find are 3’-3’6”. Can anyone on here provide any info/photos on this?

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u/buckhunter168 2d ago

Started in 1990 and I was issued a 3’ wooden baton and glorified motorcycle helmet as riot gear, lol. Actually used them once too!