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
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
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
One can hardly imagine a time of greater change in the law enforcement profession than the past quarter-century
The media of their day ginned up citizen support for this gang by falsely portraying them as Robin Hood-like heroes
Forty-five years ago, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police swore in the first female Mounties rocking conventional understanding of the qualities required to be an officer
Imagine investigating a major crime with no access to CCTV footage or DNA profiling
The Norco shootout left one sheriff’s deputy dead and nine wounded, with 32 police vehicles hit by ammo and a police helicopter forced down from the sky
The museum, which was built by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), features immersive, interactive exhibits
The museum is described as a “walk in the shoes experience” for visitors
On October 8, 1918, Alvin York led an attack on a German machine gunnest, which led him to become one of the most decorated U.S. Army soldiers of World War 1
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
