Police History

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

NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades

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

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

My recollections of the late Israel Brooks, the first Black state trooper in the history of the S.C. Highway Patrol

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