Police History

Fox NATION feature explores positive impact of law enforcement in America

The ninth season of “What Made America Great” opens with host Brian Kilmeade visiting officers in his hometown in Long Island

August Vollmer: Why every police leader should know his name

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Vollmer spearheaded revolutionary ideas that today’s cops take for granted, like police call boxes and vehicle patrols. However, he still has more to teach

Hanging presumptive drug tests out to dry

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Swabtek (Veriteque USA)

A family of dry reagent kits by SwabTek makes the field testing process less messy and reduces risk

6 things to know about the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial

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Symbols and ceremonies are important ways for us to remember fallen LEOs

'We're making history': Louisiana's first Black female sheriff sworn in

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Among the most pressing issues Susan Hutson faces taking over as Orleans Parish sheriff is a decrease in deputies employed by the sheriff's office

A minute with Sir Robert Peel: What the father of modern policing can teach field training officers

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FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training

Museum honors Miami’s ‘First Five’ Black police officers

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Their struggles and accomplishments helped break barriers and pave the way for future generations

50 years later, assassination of two NYPD cops resonates more than ever

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Staggered by the murder of two young Harlem cops, the NYPD paused to recall another grievous milestone, Jan. 27, 1972, when two other young officers were gunned down

Policing principles: How connecting with the past can help you today

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Focusing on the principles on which policing was founded can give officers important direction for facing today's challenges

NYPD should issue Glocks with a standard 5-pound trigger to all officers, not just new recruits

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NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades

How the National Law Enforcement Museum honors and educates

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Whether you are a rookie, a veteran or a member of the public, interactive exhibits and fascinating artifacts make this museum a must-visit

9/11 exhibit newest addition to National Law Enforcement Museum

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The exhibit recognizes the 72 officers killed on September 11, as well as 236 officers who died of illnesses contracted while working in the hazardous conditions at the WTC