Police History

Despite production ending in 2011, the Crown Victoria still holds a special place in the hearts of many law enforcement officers

Recruiting and operating organized crime gang members and bosses as long-term confidential criminal informants is a dangerous game for law enforcement officers

Throughout the museum, guests will learn the full story of the Marshals, which dates back to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

After the mass shooting on July 1, 1993, with the help of SWAT teams, SFPD changed how it approached skyscraper shootings — clear the tower room by room

What would you have done differently to have better results if you had received the call to arrest the Dillinger Gang?

During his career with Phoenix police, Officer Cooley rose to become captain, a rank the department said is equivalent to commander today

The legendary homicide inspector discusses the two words that broke the Night Stalker case, the first time Ramirez claims to have killed in San Francisco, and advice for new investigators

Emergency responders need to become students of history. It’s one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming the subject of history repeating itself

On April 11, 1986, one of the most famous shootouts in modern times took place between the FBI and two serial bank robbers

It’s time to recognize the changes wrought by critical incidents in remote places

Texas deputy Bill Hardin started his law enforcement career on Feb. 1, 1947

Popularly known as the "lie detector," the polygraph seized headlines and was extolled in movies, TV and comics as an infallible crime-fighting tool

The officer spent nearly $31K to restore the vehicle and plans to use it for special events and charities

There will never be another one like Mills Lane

Patrolman August Baker is the only officer of the Cumberland Police Department to die in the line of duty