Police History

The same events and conditions that led to crime epidemics in the past are occurring now

Former commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol passes away at 85

A digital public archive is looking for LEOs to share their experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic

While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance

The Coffeyville raid of 1892 brought together the town’s marshal and civilians to battle the murderous Dalton gang

From hosting the annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week to promoting officer safety through its Destination Zero initiative, NLEOMF honors officers nationwide

Knowing what you, as an officer of law, can and can't do can make all the difference

The online Minneapolis Police Museum features photos and documents of the department's history, as well as a blog devoted to department lore

Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers

Deputy Bill Hardin, 97, became a police officer in the 1940s and still serves as a deputy

Benson Churgai received a standing ovation after he came out to his graduating class

A photograph of Dayton police officers on motorcycles will be part of the 'Tommy' background set

The outlaw killed his wife with an ax and was last seen after escaping from jail in 1916

For the cops of my dad’s generation, witnessing today’s hostility, disrespect and general lack of public support for law enforcement is like taking a trip back in time

One can hardly imagine a time of greater change in the law enforcement profession than the past quarter-century