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A police van (also known as a paddywagon , Black Maria or police carrier ) is a type of vehicle operated by police forces. Police vans are usually employed for the transportation of prisoners ...
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The term 'paddy wagon' is of English origin due to it's use to pick up drunk Irish louts (paddy's) from pub brawls. It is commonly used across all prior English colonies including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many others. Contrary to ...
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What was the origin of the name "Paddy Wagon"? ... The Newark Police Paddy Wagon was a common site in the 1940-1950’s. I believe its main function was to transport arrested persons to the station house (precinct). It was a square shaped van with two externally lockable doors on the back.
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Mostly of these are of American origin because of the particular slang used. In slang a Paddy is an Irishman (from Patrick). As many policeman at the time were of Irish descent, it is argued that it refers to the wagon they drove.
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paddy wagon n. Slang A van used by police for taking suspects into custody. [Perhaps from paddy , policeman, from PADDY ... Dictionary: paddy wagon...
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Still, the search for the origin of this phrase has been so energetic that it would be a shame not to trot out a few of the more lively theories, ... Dear Mr. Morris: Last Sunday afternoon, I heard a discussion on a radio talk show about the use of the term "paddy wagon". The host insisted that the term is a terrible...
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The most credible theory yet advanced of the origin of “Black Maria” does tie the phrase to an actual “Maria,” but not a human one. “Black Maria” was a famous racehorse of the day, born in Harlem in 1826, whose exploits were widely celebrated in the newspapers. ... 3 comments to Black Maria/Paddy wagon...
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Definition of paddy wagon from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of paddy wagon. Pronunciation of paddy wagon. Definition of the word paddy wagon. Origin of the word paddy wagon. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » paddy wagon...
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The 2005 one-way rate to move a prisoner through a co-op agreement is $1,153.00. This fee schedule covers ground and air transportation by U.S. marshals from the point of origin to the closest U.S. Marshal's office at the destination city and it also covers secure housing in federally contracted detention facilities and...
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www.usdoj.gov/marshals/jpats/conair.htm
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