Search for past police officers, law enforcement officials, jail history, and police department history in our free directory. Using the following directory, you will locate lists of early police officers along with photographs, biographies, county jail histories, and other documents dating back as far as the 1600's. Was one of your ancestors a police officer or in law enforcement? Take a look around to find out. If you know of other past police officer lists online, or you have one to donate, please let us know.

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MAINE Police History

City of Bath Police Department History

The City of Bath Police Department web site features a very nice section of history which includes old photos, names of the former police chiefs (1955 to present) and city marshals (1848 to present day). Also included is a memoriam page.

Falmouth Police Departmental History

A brief history of the Falmouth Police Dept. includes early constables and police chiefs in Falmouth, Me.

Greenville Police Department History

Features a year by year timeline of the history of the Greenville Police. Includes names and dates of past police officers and chiefs.

Lewiston Police Department

The site offers a great section about the history of the police department in Lewiston, Maine along with some old photos and some laws of yesterday.

Lisbon Police History

Brief history listing prior police chiefs with some photos.

Maynard Police Department History

Features some historical information about the development of the Maynard Police Department while providing names and dates of former police chiefs and law enforcement officials.

Rumford Police Department History

Listed on the personal page of Craig Edgar Bryant, you will find many photos and historical information about the Rumford Police Dept.

Van Buren Police Dept History

Very brief history detailing the first town constable, formation of the police department and former police chiefs of Van Buren, ME.

MARYLAND Police History

Annapolis Police Department History

This very well done history of the Annapolis Police Department includes photos and lists of all past police chiefs and police commissioners over the years.

Baltimore County Police Department History

Features a historical timeline of the Baltimore County Police complete with photographs.

Hyattsville Police Department History

Very brief history of the Hyattsville PD.

Maryland Chiefs of Police Association History

Short history with a list of past presidents 1961 to present.

Maryland Fallen Police Officers Memorial

Provides a comprehensive of list fallen officers in Maryland through the years and is building a memorial to their memory.

Maryland State Police History

This brief history recounts Maryland law enforcement from Colonial times to present day and includes a page of fallen officers in the past.

Ocean City Police Department History

The site features a nice history which includes information about past police chiefs and other early city officials.

Prince George's Police Department History

Features a brief but nicely done departmental history of the Prince George Maryland Police Department with a complete list of all past Police Chiefs 1927-2003.

University of Maryland Baltimore Police Department

Brief history of the University Police.

MASSACHUSETTS Police History

Achusnet Police Department History
Located at the Achushnet Police Departmental web site, the page features several historical photos of past officers, police chiefs and early vehicles.

Adams Police Department History
1895 to present history of the Adams, Massachusetts Police Department. Includes old photos along with names and history of early law enforcement officials.

Berlin Police Department History
History of years 1784 to present, including constables and officers along with some historic photos.

Brockton, Massachusetts Police Department History
Includes old photos of police officers in Brockton along with some history notes.

Belmont Police Department History
Detailed history which lists names and photos of early constables of the Belmont, Mass Police.

Brookline Police History

Includes early constables with photos and a history timeline of the Brookline, Massachusetts Police Department.

Easthampton Police Department History

Includes history of the department with names of past officers and some photos.

Fall River Police Department History

Nicely done page about the history of the Fall River Police department along with some photos and a comprehensive list of all the constables, marshals and police chiefs between 1680 and present time.

Hingham Police Department History

Nicely written history includes some photos of police chiefs.

Holbrook Police Department History

The history featured at the Holbrook Police Department includes historical photos and a list of past police chiefs.

Holden Police Department History

Features a well done history of the Holden Police Department which includes early photos, information about the first jail in Holden along with names of past officers and police chiefs. Particularly interesting are the actual police logs from the 1960s and a history timeline.

Littleton Police Department History

Features a one-page departmental history of the Littleton Police which includes photos and names of the earliest police officers.

Medford Police Department History

Good information about the history of the Medford Police Department. Includes early photos of the police force.

Milton Police Department History

This unique history features "chapters" of history. Each chapter is the time period during which each police chief was in charge. The history begins with 1890 and includes photos of each police chief.

New Bedford Police Department History

Brief history includes some nice historical photographs of the buildings which have housed the New Bedford Police Department since 1822.

Newburyport Police Department History

A nice collection of early photos and documents related to the history of the Newburyport Police are featured.

Norwood Police Dept. - Memory Lane

Features a brief history of the Norwood Police along with many historic photos including a gallery of early Chiefs of Police.

Peabody Police Department History and Archives

A brief history detailing early constables and police officers along with some old photos.

Plymouth Police Department History

Features a brief history of the Plymouth, Massachusetts Police Department. Names some fo the constables, police officers and police chiefs throughout the history of Plymouth.

Revere Police Department History

Includes the early history of the Revere, Massachusetts Police along with some old photos and information about past police officers.

Somerville Police Historical Pages

Provides old photos of the Somerville police along with names and information about some early police officers.

Waltham, Massachusetts Police Department History

Great page comprises history of the Waltham Police department along with old photos and information about early police officers.

Wilmington Police Department History

A nice compilation of history along with many old photos and information about past constables and police officers.

MICHIGAN Police History

Ironwood Public Safety Department Past Chiefs of Police / Public Safety

List of all chiefs 1941 to present.

Michigan State Police History

Features the beginnings, organization and history of the Michigan State Police force.

Monroe Police History

Brief history includes city and town marshals 1837 to 1917 and a memorial to fallen officers.

Also Includes Monroe Chiefs of Police which offers old photos of early Chiefs of Police 1917 to 2001.

Negaunee Police Department History

Includes names of the first 1868 Special Police, a list of past chiefs of police 1873 to present along with some early photos and a brief history of the department.

Rochester Police Department History

Features a history of the department with some early photos and information about early police officers and police chiefs.

Southfield Police Department History

Features the departmental history of the Southfield Police from it's inception in 1958 to present time.

U. S. Marshals History for the Eastern District of Michigan

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1815 to present for the Eastern District of Michigan.

U. S. Marshals History for the Western District of Michigan

Includes all U.S. marshals from 1863 to present for the Western District of Michigan.

Wyandotte Police Department History

Includes a list of former Police Chiefs and Marshals 1868 to present with some history and old photos.

Wyoming Police Department History

Features articles and photos detailing the history of the Wyoming Police 1940s to present day.

MINNESOTA Police History

St. Paul Police History

Nice in-depth history of the St. Paul Police Department recalls the first town marshal, past patrolmen, officers and police chiefs with historical photos and oral histories. There are pages devoted to fallen officers and past police chiefs. The society is currently offering a book {A Brief Pictorial History of Policing in Saint Paul Minnesota.}

MISSISSIPPI Police History

Waynesboro Police Department History

Lists the first town marshal and all chiefs of police past to present with photos of early patches.

MISSOURI Police History

Arnold Police Department History

Article features the brief history of the Arnold Police Department from it's inception in 1972 to present day and includes some photographs. Also of interest is their page for Fallen Officers.

Camdenton Police Department History

History timeline detailing the election and appointment of marshals, police officers, night watchmen, Police Chiefs and policemen of Camdenton, Missouri from 1932 to present time.

Fulton Police Department History

Features a brief history covering the Fulton Police from the 1930s to present time. Includes early photos of the town marshal and past officers.

Independence Police Department History

Features an 1878 Ordinance forming the first police department in Independence, Missouri. Includes some old photographs of officers and a memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Kansas City Missouri Police Department History

Site offers over a century of historical information about the Kansas City, MO police covering 1874 to present with photographs of early police officers and police chiefs. Also see the Memorial to Fallen Officers.

St. Louis Police Officers Deaths 1861-1899

Located at the St. Louis Genealogical Society. These records come for the St. Louis Board of Commissioners; Record Book of Resignations, Reductions, Promotions and Deaths 1861-1899.

Springfield Police Department History

A historical timeline of the history of the Springfield police 1829 to present day with mentions of past officers and police chiefs.

MONTANA Police History

Glasgow Police Department History

Features a brief history of the Glasgow Police Department from the inception of the department and the first city Marshal through the 1980s.

Great Falls Police Department History

Offers a brief history and a photo of the police officers in Great Falls during the year 1898. Also see the Memorial Page.

Helena Police History

Features an assortment of historical photographs of the Helena police department through the years.

Missoula Police Department History

Very brief departmental history of the Missoula police.

Montana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

NEBRASKA Police History

Lincoln Police Department History

Extensive history includes the history of the Lincoln police department decade by decade along with information about the past police chiefs and fallen officers.

Omaha Police Department History

Features a list of Omaha Police Chiefs from 1887 to present day along with history, photos and information about earlier law enforcement officials such as Police Judge, Captains, City Marshals and other officers. You will also find information about fallen officers and Richard Nixon.

NEVADA Police History

Las Vegas Police Department History

Features a series of videos which detail the history of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Also see the Memorial Page.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Police History

Canaan Police Department History

A brief history of the department including officers of early times

Goffstown Police Department History

Features a history from 1761 when law enforcement was a constabulary through present day.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Police Department History

Interesting history detailing early marshals, officers and other law enforcement officials in Portsmouth, NH.

NEW JERSEY Police History

Bayonne Police Department History

Features a well-written history of the Bayonne Police Department.

East Orange Police Archives - Back in Time

Includes a lot of history and old photographs relating to the East Orange Police Department.

Fair Lawn Police Department History Page

An interesting history of the department detailing all past Police Chiefs. Includes a large amount of old photographs.

Glen Rock Police History

Details of past police officers and history of the department from 1910 to present. Includes a complete roster of all past police officers in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

Jersey City Police Force 1895

Includes names of officers with some photos.

Lodi Police Department History

Nicely done history of the police of Lodi along with photos and names of many former police officers.

Lyndhurst Police Department History

Features a brief history along with a list of all police chiefs who have served in the Lyndhurst PD from 1907 to present.

North Bergen Police Department History

Brief history includes a list of police chiefs of the North Bergen Police Department.

Voorhees Police Department History

Includes historical information about the Voorhees police dpeartment from 1899 to present.

NEW MEXICO Police History

Clovis - The History of Law Enforcement in Clovis

Features history of the Clovis Police from the 1940s into the 1980s.

New Mexico National Guard History

Features a well written history beginning with the Spanish Colonial Militia in 1598 through present day.

New Mexico State Police History

Features the history of the 65 year old organization with some historical photos.

Roswell Police Department History

Very brief history of the department 1891 to 1980s.

NEW YORK Police History

Eden Police Department History

Provides information about elected constables 1891 to 1935 and historical data about police officers in Eden, New York.

Fulton Police Department History

Some great accounts of early happenings, newspaper clippings of police events, old photos of police officers and some information about past constables and officers.

Greece Police Department History

The department can trace it's roots back to 1822. This history recalls the first 3 constables appointed and points out historical events through the years.

Greenburgh Police Department History

Great reading about the history of the Greenburgh, NY Police including early police officers, crimes and old photos.

Ithaca City Police Department History

An interesting history of the police department along with photos and names of early police chiefs and officers.

Johnson City Police Department History

Nice detailed history of former constables, police chiefs and other officials in Johnson City with some old photographs.

Kingston Police Department History

Features a short history of the Kingston Police Department and includes some historical patches.

Lake Placid Police department History

Brief history includes names and photos of some early police officers of Lake Placid. Also provides a historic account of the incident with James Call. Also see the Memoriam page

Middletown Police Department "A Brief History"

Details about early constables and police officers in Wallkill / Middletown beginning in 1772.

Mount Pleasant Police History

History of the Mount Pleasant, New York area includes information about some early police officers and historic photos.

NYPD Police Museum

Great chronological list of all Police Commissioners, First Deputy Commissioners and Chiefs of Police from 1803 to present day. You might also want to see 1845-1901 Leadership of the Police Department of the City of New York. Since this site is a museum site, you will find a ton of historical information here.

Schenectady Police Department History 1870 to Present (PDF FILE)

Great history of the Schenectady, NY Police Department includes all chiefs of police 1870 to the present time plus information about officers throughout history.

Suffolk County Police Museum

West Seneca Police Department History

Includes some early history of West Seneca, New York along with information about all police chiefs 1932 to present.

Yonkers Police Past Commanders

Great list of past commanders 1871 to present, includes photographs and some biographies. You might also want to see the Yonkers Police Museum.

NORTH CAROLINA Police History

Clayton Police Department History

Brief history features a list of past police chiefs, early police badges and Clayton's Fallen Heroes.

High Point Police Department History

Nicely done departmental history of the High Police includes list of police chiefs 1859 to present, women of the High Point PD, badges, and chaplains.

Rockingham County Constables

Lists early constables of Rockingham County 1806-1814.

Sylva Police Department History

Historical accounts about the early police officers and marshals of Sylva, North Carolina.

NORTH DAKOTA Police History

Dickinson PD Virtual Museum

Features an in-depth look at the history of the Dickinson Police Department in ND. Includes historical photographs, newspaper articles, crimes and a list of the past chiefs of police.

OHIO Police History

Dayton Police History

An online book offers early history of the Dayton Police Department, roster of officers, information about the Ohio Police Association and the Rose Shafor & Bungaloo Gang.

Geneva Police History

A brief history includes some early constables, officers and chiefs.

Hamilton Police Department History

Features a history with details of some early officers and a list of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Hubbard Police Department History

Events and photos in the short history of the Hubbard Police Department which has only been existence since 1978.

Macedonia Police History

A downloadable history in PDF format. This is a very nice and extensive history which includes photos and images.

OKLAHOMA Police History

Enid Past Police Chiefs

Lists all former marshals and police chiefs in Enid, Oklahoma 1893 to present.

OCPD History

Great history timeline includes much information about early chiefs of police, officers and other officials in the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Tulsa Police Department History

Well done, extensive history includes a list of marshals and chiefs of the Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Department with lots of old photos.

OREGON Police History

Read a brief history, view old photos of early badges & uniforms and see photos of Past Superintendents of the Oregon State Police.

PENNSYLVANIA Police History

Bethlehem Police Department History

Includes some history of the Bethlehem Police from 1917 to present and a memoriam to fallen officers with pictures.

Northern York County Police Department History

Riverside Police Department History

This brief history recounts the formation of the Riverside Police Department in 1953 and names officers who have worked for the force.

Early Officers of Venango County

Provides lists of early constables, sheriffs, commissioners, justices and other officials of Venango County from 1796 through 1828.

Washington Township Police History

Features the history of the department and lists some of the early officers and chiefs.

York PD History

York County Police Heritage Museum

RHODE ISLAND Police History

Central Falls Police Department History

Features a brief history of the Central Falls Police Dept in Rhode Island. Names of some early officers and police chiefs are listed.

Coventry Police History

Offers a brief history rich in photographs with a complete list of all the leaders of the Coventry police force.

Portsmouth Police Department History

The history of the Portsmouth Police Department and how it has grown.

Rhode Island State Police History

The history of how the Rhode Island State Police organization was formed.

Also see: Rhode Island State Police Museum

Scituate Police Department

A brief history and list of the Chiefs of Police from 1923 to present.

SOUTH CAROLINA Police History

Beaufort Past Chiefs of Police

Features a list of all past police chiefs and town marshals of Beaufort, SC from 1868 to present along with some photographs. Also see past photos of the Police Department facilities.

Darlington Police Department History

Well presented history of the department along with a list of all known executives of the Darlington Police Department 1868 to present day. Includes early Town Marshalls and Chiefs of Police and some great old photos.

Florence Police Department History

Features a very brief history which mentions some of the past law enforcement officials of the Florence, SC Police Department.

Greenville Police Department History

A brief history recounts the history of the Greenville Police from 1845 to present day. Includes some historical photographs and a memorial page devoted to fallen officers.

Horry County Police Department History

Provides some information concerning the creation of the Horry County PD along with photos and some historical events. Also see Fallen Heroes.

Lancaster Police Patch and Department History

Features historical information and photos about the Lancaster Police Department and it's many patches.

SOUTH DAKOTA Police History

Madison Past Police Chiefs and Marshals

Great photos of past chiefs of police in Madison, SD and a list of all past town marshals and police chiefs is included. Also of interest is Pics From The Past.

Mobridge Police Department History

Excellent page of detailed history includes past police officers, chiefs, marshals and constables with some great historic photos.

South Dakota Highway Patrol - Remembering Troopers

Spearfish Police Department History

History of the department 1885 - present day. Gives details about early marshals, police chiefs and other law enforcement officers.

TENNESSEE Police History

Brentwood Police Department History

Features a well written history of the Brentwood, TN Police Dept.

Chattanooga Police Department History

A well done and in-depth look at the history of the police department includes information about past marshals, police chiefs and other law enforcement officials.

Clarksville Police Department History

Features a brief history of the Clarksville, TN police department with some photos and mentions of past officers.

Collierville Police Department History

Brief history of the early marshals, police officers, and chiefs of the department though the years. Includes historic photos of past badges, patches and patrol cars.

Columbia Police Departmental History

Offers a brief history which includes all past Chiefs of Police with some nice historical photos.

Kingsport Police Department History

Memphis Police Department History

Recalls the past history of the MPD beginning with the appointment of a town constable in 1827 and through the years to present day. Featured is a special page devoted to the History of Women in the MPD. Site includes some nice photos and a memorial to fallen officers.

Scotts Hill Police Department History

This brief history of the Scotts Hill, TN Police department, includes names of early town marshals and past police chiefs.

TEXAS Police History

Beaumont Police Department History

Great history page detailing a brief history of the Beaumont Police along with a list of all former chiefs of police. Also see: Beaumont Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Dickinson Police Department History

Historical account of the police in Dickinson includes names of all police chiefs from 1977 until today.

El Paso Police Department History

This colorful history provides an in-depth look at the history of the El Paso law enforcement beginning in the 1800s down through present day. Learn about Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, past police chiefs, fallen officers, historic photos and more.

Fort Worth Police Department History

Nicely done history page beginning in 1878 with the inception of Jim Courtwright as the first town marshal. Also see Officers Who Died in the Line of Duty.

Harris County Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Irving Police Department History

Well done report of the history of the police force in Irving, Texas. Includes historical information about early marshals, constables, officers and police chiefs. Also see the Memorial to fallen officers.

Keller Police Department History
This Brief history includes a list of all past police chiefs from 1968 to present.

Pasadena Police History

Short historical account includes early town marshals and former police chiefs.

Plano Police Department History

Brief history includes a list of early town marshals 1881 to 1957.

San Antonio Police Department History

Great historical account of the history of the San Antonio police Department along with some wonderful old photos.

Texas Rangers Historical Account

Brief account of how the Texas Rangers got it's beginning.

Texas Rangers History

Part of the site Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, you will find a great deal of information concerning the history of the great Texas Rangers along with historical photos and memorabilia. See Texas Rangers Unit Commanders for a historic list of commanders and rangers beginning in 1823.

University of North Texas Police Department History

Includes some brief history about the department and lists the Chief of Police from 1969 through present day.

UTAH Police History

Clearfield City Police Department History (dead link Feb 2010)

Short history of the department includes past marshals and officers.

Midvale Police Department History

Some brief history and information about Midvale and the Midvale Police Department.

VERMONT Police History

Burlington Police Department History - Part 1 (PDF File)

Burlington Police Department History - Part 2 (PDF File)

Essex Police Department History

Features a history timeline from 1895 to present day and names past constables, police officers and police chiefs.

VIRGINIA Police History

Chesapeake Police Chiefs History

Names and photographs of all Chiefs of Police 1963 to now.

Danville Police Department - A Brief History

This history contains a information about early police officers and chiefs of the Danville Police Department along with some great photos.

Herndon Police Department History

Brief history of the Herndon PD includes some names of early police officers and police chiefs.

Suffolk Police Department History

Historical facts about the formation of the department with a listing of previous town sergeants and chiefs of police from 1869 to present.

WASHINGTON Police History

Airway Heights Police History

Brief history recounts some of the early marshals and chiefs and has displays of early police badges and patches.

Auburn Police History

Very brief history.

Tacoma Police Department History

A brief history of the Tacoma Police Department 1885 to present time.

University of Washington Police History

History of the department beginning in 1902 and the first officer through present day.

Vancouver Police History

Details of the history of the Vancouver Police Department 1825 to present time. Includes information about Fort Vancouver, the first jail, past marshals, past officers and other law enforcement officials.

Washington State Patrol History

Nicely done history by decade with some stories of early policing in Washington.

Washington State Patrol Memorial Page

Washington State Troopers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

WEST VIRGINIA Police History

West Virginia State Police Hall of Honor

Photos and details of all WV state police officers killed in the line of duty.

West Virginia State Police History

An impressive written history of the WV State Police including some photos.

West Virginia Law Enforcement Memorial

A monument located n Charleston, West Virginia, the tablet lists all fallen officers of WV, the earliest in 1868.

WISCONSIN Police History

Appleton Police History

Brief history timeline of the Appleton Police Department 1853 to present time.

Beloit Police Department History

Includes past sheriffs, marshals and police chiefs of Beloit, Wisconsin between 1857 and present day.

Green Bay Police Department History

A great history page devoted to the history of the Green Bay Police Department includes a list of past chiefs of police 1857 to present time with photos.

Kenosha Past Police Chiefs

Featuring a complete list of past police chiefs in the Kenosha Police Department. The site also includes a nicely done history along with a wide assortment of historic photos.

Mount Horeb Police Department History

History of the department from 1899 to present. Includes some old photos along with information about police chiefs and early constables.

Monona Police Department History

History of the police department includes information about past officers, crimes and some historic photos.

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UNITED STATES Police History

Officer Down Memorial Page

Remembering all of law enforcement's heroes. Be sure to see Today in History, where you will find a list of daily remembrances of fallen officers and law enforcement officials.

US Park Police History

Online book recounts the history of the policing of our National parks from 1791 to present day.

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