In teh 1920 Census, Michael is listed as a Lamp Lighter working fo rteh Phialdelphia Dept of Public Safety.
In 1887, a new City Charter was passed, and an important change took place in the Philadelphia Police Department. The Department of Public Safety was created, and the Bureau of Police was put under the Director of Public Safety. Up until this time, all patrols had been on foot, which created a problem as the City grew. In 1889, 93 horses were purchased, and the City has its first Mounted Patrol. The unit served the citizens well until it was disbanded in 1951.