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MAINE Police History
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.
MARYLAND Police History
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.
University of Maryland Baltimore Police Department
Brief history of the University Police.
MASSACHUSETTS Police
History
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.
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.
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.
Winchester Police Department History
Lists early chiefs of police along with old photos and historical data.
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.
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
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.
Police History Links
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.
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.
MONTANA Police History
Great Falls Police Department History
Offers a brief history and a photo of the police officers in Great Falls during
the year 1898.
Montana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
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
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.
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.
Hudson Falls
Police History
Includes some history of the Hudson Falls Police Department, lots of photos,
fallen officers and a list of past police chiefs, dispatchers, sergeants and
patrolmen.
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.
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 - Leadership
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
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.
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
Constables and Justices (dead link Aug 08)
Provides a list of early constables and justices 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
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
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.
SOUTH DAKOTA Police History
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Short history of the department includes past marshals and officers.
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.
Emporia, Virginia Police Department Past and Present Chiefs of Police
Fairfax County Police Department History - Then and Now
A well done history of the police department
includes names and information about past officers and chiefs.
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.
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.
Go to
Alabama-Louisiana Police History
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
Several pages recount the history of the policing of our National
parks from 1791 to present day.
RELATED POLICE LINKS
Behind the Badge of a Deputy Sheriff - Police Officer Memorial
National Latino Peace
Officers Association
Officer Down Memorial Page Inc.
Past
Sheriffs of the United States
Tribute to Fallen Officers
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