One Officer’s Story: Amber R. Lupkes
What’s it like to walk in the shoes of a law enforcement officer? Several pre-trial and probation officers share their personal journeys in the new Museum.
November 14, 2017
First Publicly Gay NYC Police Officer | November 20, 1981
Sgt. Charles H. Cochrane, Jr. came out after 14-years with the New York (NY) Police Department. He later co-founded the Gay Officers Action League.
November 14, 2017
Teddy Roosevelt on College Football & Civil Service Reform
A letter from the 26th President and former President of the New York City Board of Police Commissioners reveals a bit about his personality and interests.
October 18, 2017
Oral History Interviews in Arizona
Last month the Museum filmed oral histories in Phoenix, Arizona, including in-depth interviews with two retired Phoenix (AZ) Police Department officers.
September 14, 2017
Hawaii Five-O, a Lasting Favorite
The police procedural captivated viewers for 12 seasons with its iconic theme song. The Museum’s collection includes treasures from the hit television show.
August 16, 2017
Incredible Donation of Waco Artifacts
The Museum acquires objects worn by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents during the raid on the Branch Davidian compound.
July 20, 2017
Early Alcohol Testing with the “Drunkometer”
The Museum acquires one of the earliest portable tools that allowed police officers to conduct roadside breath tests on suspected intoxicated drivers.
June 14, 2017
Historic Acquisition for The Museum
One of the first standard issue firearms for a law enforcement officer in America makes its way from the East Coast to the Museum collection.
May 18, 2017
FieldTrip Zoom – Women in Law Enforcement
Virtual classrooms allow students from across the country to learn about pioneering women in law enforcement without leaving their school desks.
April 20, 2017
25 Years of the Memorial
Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and its lasting connection to the National Law Enforcement Museum.
October 19, 2016