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History Time Capsules: A Window into the Evolution of Law Enforcement

December 12, 2017

A series of engaging time capsules along the Museum’s south wall will provide compelling snapshots of different eras in American law enforcement history.

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  • History's Blotter

Arresting the Cincinnati Strangler: Tracking Down a Serial Killer

December 11, 2017

Over the course of more than a year, a serial killer raped and strangled seven women in Cincinnati, Ohio, most of them elderly.

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  • Artifact Spotlight

Secrets Deep Inside the New Museum

December 11, 2017

A year ago, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Craig W. Floyd braved frigid temperatures to complete a mission.

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  • Spotlight on Museum Team

An Amazing Opportunity and an Amazing Intern

December 11, 2017

The Museum says farewell to fall intern and George Washington University Grad Student Shelbi Stovall. She’s been instrumental in cataloging the collection.

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  • Officers' Stories

One Officer’s Story: Amber R. Lupkes

November 14, 2017

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.

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  • Exhibits and Installations

Pop Culture Meets the Real Deal in Reel to Real

November 14, 2017

Actor Vincent D’Onofrio and Boston (MA) Police Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross discuss the real-life scenarios that have inspired movies and TV scenes.

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  • History's Blotter

First Publicly Gay NYC Police Officer | November 20, 1981

November 14, 2017

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.

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  • Artifact Spotlight

Teddy Roosevelt on College Football & Civil Service Reform

October 18, 2017

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.

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  • Officers' Stories

Oral History Interviews in Arizona

September 14, 2017

Last month the Museum filmed oral histories in Phoenix, Arizona, including in-depth interviews with two retired Phoenix (AZ) Police Department officers.

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  • Artifact Spotlight

Hawaii Five-O, a Lasting Favorite

August 16, 2017

The police procedural captivated viewers for 12 seasons with its iconic theme song. The Museum’s collection includes treasures from the hit television show.

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  • Artifact Spotlight

Incredible Donation of Waco Artifacts

July 20, 2017

The Museum acquires objects worn by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents during the raid on the Branch Davidian compound.

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Early Alcohol Testing with the “Drunkometer”

June 14, 2017

The Museum acquires one of the earliest portable tools that allowed police officers to conduct roadside breath tests on suspected intoxicated drivers.

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