New York PD, 1908
Dig that phone!
Traffic cop, 1918
Women taking police exam
1947
They might be giants
In 1925, they wanted policemen who were over 6 ft - these guys are measuring up!
A "rurale", 1903
A Mexican "border policeman" (rurale) on horseback.
Detectives escorting hitman
The hitman was called "Petto the Ox" - 1903.
Town Marshall, 1899
Using a mirror to direct traffic
1907 comic photo
Making out while policeman peeks in . . . oh, the teenage years!
Swearing in one of the "little band of sleuths"
Yes, they did that - they called her a part of the "little band of sleuths".
Handcuffing a suspect
A policeman and policewoman demonstrate how to handcuff a suspect.
1905 - "The Life of an American Policeman"
Still from the movie.
Policewomen receiving marksmanship training
Guarding President Roosevelt
Washington DC police guarding TR just before his death.
Police parade, 1904
5th Ave, NYC
1920 Police
Harbor police, 1926
Traffic control
In 1911 New York City.