Police History
History has shown that American citizens will eventually stand up to protect themselves
Bass Reeves, a U.S. deputy marshal in the western district of Indian Territory, took a warrant to arrest his son after he shot and killed his wife
Despite production ending in 2011, the Crown Victoria still holds a special place in the hearts of many law enforcement officers
The TV series introduced the public to LAPD officers Jim Reed and Pete Malloy, inspiring thousands to seek a career in law enforcement
Boston police veteran William G. Gross made history when he was named the city’s first black police commissioner
The drunkometer was one of the earliest tools that allowed police officers to conduct roadside breath tests on suspected intoxicated drivers
Lawmen in Oklahoma Territory faced challenges that are unfathomable today
After Nannery escaped from New York’s maximum security Sing Sing Prison, he was on the run for three years, during which he killed a NY police officer
Texas Ranger John R. Hughes brought thousands to justice and to those who chose to fight, a hard reckoning
No cop ever wants to use deadly force, but all are prepared to do so when it’s the only option left to stop a threat and protect life
There are several theories as to why early police vehicles came to be known as ‘paddy vans,’ a term still in use today
The following five women broke through gender barriers to proudly serve and continue to inspire
These five law enforcement officers paved the way and continue to inspire
It takes a certain kind of toughness to don the badge and uniform
Samuel Battle pushed for equality in all of the city’s civil services, including mentoring Wesley Williams, the first Black firefighter in the New York Fire Department
The notorious gangster’s vest will be on display as part of the National Law Enforcement Museum’s History Beat exhibit
NYPD Lieutenants Steven Weiss and Michael Ryan say their activities in uncovering the histories of officers who died in the line of duty gives them pride
This Old West gunfight pitched a 19-year-old deputy sheriff against many gun-toting cowboys who exchanged 1000 rounds over 33 hours
Real toughness lies not in the acting, but in the actions of those who are sworn to serve and protect
We take a look at some of the highlights from 5.11’s adventurous history
Willie Kennard, a former Buffalo Soldier, was quite possibly the first black lawman in Colorado
The Colt Detective Special is a revolver that was a constant companion to cops as well as robbers for over 60 years
The use of straight, side-handle and collapsible batons in modern law enforcement
What did police officers use before ASPs and TASERs?
Early police forces used the billy club as a tool and a symbol of authority
When the worst of the worst happens, the CIRG gets called in
Officer Leslie Coffelt distinguished himself as the only Secret Service member who died saving the president
Everyone loves a good mystery, but what happens when a mystery never has a satisfying ending?
At the end of every fight, Frank Hatch always extended his hand to help up his opponent
Ed, Jim and Bat Masterson poured their heart and soul into 19th century law enforcement
The story of two 19th century towns prove that in any community where “police are the public and the public are the police” no criminal can long endure
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