law enforcement

The new policeman on the beat - the monopoly gang defies him! / F. Opp...

Illustration shows a policeman from the "New Chicago Anti-Monopoly Party" holding a broken nightstick labeled "Popular Support", standing on a sidewalk at "Vanderbilt's Monopoly Car Yard", confronting a gang of... More

Hush money--or money for the sewer / Frank Beard.

Illustration showing policemen taking bribes. Illus. in: Judge, v. 5, 1884 March 1, pp. 8-9.

Royal Lilliputians a gigantic organization of lilliputians, dwarfs, mi...

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4435. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

No difference / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a police officer labeled "Platt" receiving "Hush Money" at the door of an "Insurance Co." from Richard A. McCurdy, standing in the window of the building are James H. Hyde, Francis Hendricks... More

[New York City Police Dept. activities: arraigning prisoner at Tenderl...

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. Photo by Bain News Service. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings: Police; Crime; Shelf.

[New York City Police Dept. activities: 5 police and detectives at HQ]

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Photo by Bain News Service. Caption card tracings: Police; Crime; Shelf.

After a thrilling chase through the busiest streets of Washington, ......

National Photo Company Collection. No. 18491. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Com... More

[Policeman standing alongside wrecked car and cases of moonshine]

Public domain photograph of car crash, accident, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coolidge & Women's National Committee for Law Enforcement, 4/9/24

A crowd of people standing around a man on a horse. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

After Lindbergh told story to Bronx grand jury / World-Telegram staff ...

Charles A. Lindbergh is shown telling the grand jury his story of the payment of $50,000 ransom for his son. At the right is Colonel H. Norman Schwarzkopf, of the New Jersey State Police, who accompanied Colon... More

Held in kidnapping. District of Columbia police arrested Jerry Riley, ...

A black and white photo of a man walking down a hallway. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James W...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection on the negative or negative sleeve. G... More

Custums rifle team receives secretary of treasury cup for marksmanship...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Last-Minute Advice. Washington, D.C., Aug. 1. Mayor Daniel A. Knaggs (...

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a police officer, Southington, Connecticut....

Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Office of War Information...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... More

[Meyer Lansky, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, being led ...

NYWT&S staff photo. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Chester County Prison, 235 West Market Street, West Chester, Chester C...

Significance: This building is a good example of prison architecture of the middle third of the nineteenth century and was built in the best possible manner from the design of Thomas U. Walter. Survey number:... More

Alcatraz, Building No. 64, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Fra...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-G National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

Fort Lowell, Fort Lowell Road Vicinity, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Survey number: HABS AZ-17 Building/structure dates: 1874 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1882- 1883 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work

Fort Lowell, Fort Lowell Road Vicinity, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Survey number: HABS AZ-17 Building/structure dates: 1874 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1882- 1883 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work

U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 180' Class, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarte...

Significance: These vessels were built to serve as 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutters. A total of thirty-nine of these cutters, built in three subclasses, were purchased by the government from 1942-1944. The USCG ... More

Old Stone Jail, Cimarron, Colfax County, NM

Survey number: HABS NM-117 Building/structure dates: ca. 1864 Initial Construction

United States Post Office & Courthouse, Third & Walnut Streets, Harris...

Significance: Interesting Classical Revival government building, designed by the Supervising Architect, Treasury Department, James G. Hill. Survey number: HABS PA-1255 Building/structure dates: 1877-1882 Ini... More

Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia

Significance: Site of the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces to Ulysses S. Grant, thus ending the Civil War. Survey number: HABS VA-716 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Buildi... More

Fort Leavenworth, Metropolitan Avenue & Seventh Street, Leavenworth, L...

Significance: Founded in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is one of the oldest Army posts in the American West. During the mid nineteenth century the post protected travelers on the Santa Fe Trail and supplied all milit... More

Fort Leavenworth, Metropolitan Avenue & Seventh Street, Leavenworth, L...

Significance: Founded in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is one of the oldest Army posts in the American West. During the mid nineteenth century the post protected travelers on the Santa Fe Trail and supplied all milit... More

Fort Leavenworth, Metropolitan Avenue & Seventh Street, Leavenworth, L...

Significance: Founded in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is one of the oldest Army posts in the American West. During the mid nineteenth century the post protected travelers on the Santa Fe Trail and supplied all milit... More

Santa Monica City Jail, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co...

Significance: The Santa Monica City Hall, including the jail facility in the northwest wing, was designed in a PWA Moderne style popular in the 1930s by prominent Los Angeles architects, Joseph M. Estep and Don... More

Alcatraz, Warden's House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Fran...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-B National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

Alcatraz, Warden's House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Fran...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-B National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...

See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More

Police Department Headquarters, 100 Fallsway, Baltimore, Independent C...

Significance: The Police Department Headquarters is significant for its association with the Municipal Historic District, Baltimore City, Maryland. The district consists of a linear area with an east-west axis... More

Police Department Headquarters, 100 Fallsway, Baltimore, Independent C...

Significance: The Police Department Headquarters is significant for its association with the Municipal Historic District, Baltimore City, Maryland. The district consists of a linear area with an east-west axis... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...

Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter FIR, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, King County, W...

Photos 1-33 were taken while the FIR was mothballed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. Significance: Designed a National Historic Landmark for her exceptional national significance, the FIR... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter FIR, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, King County, W...

Photos 1-33 were taken while the FIR was mothballed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. Significance: Designed a National Historic Landmark for her exceptional national significance, the FIR... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter FIR, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, King County, W...

Photos 1-33 were taken while the FIR was mothballed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. Significance: Designed a National Historic Landmark for her exceptional national significance, the FIR... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter FIR, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, King County, W...

Photos 1-33 were taken while the FIR was mothballed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. Significance: Designed a National Historic Landmark for her exceptional national significance, the FIR... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter FIR, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, King County, W...

Photos 1-33 were taken while the FIR was mothballed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, California. Significance: Designed a National Historic Landmark for her exceptional national significance, the FIR... More

Town Hall & Jail, 21900 Main Street, Saint Elmo (historical), Chaffee ...

Significance: Both the Town Hall and Jail are well preserved examples of governmental buildings erected in Colorado mountain mining camps during the 1880's. The buildings and their furnishings vividly recall t... More

Alcatraz, Industries Building, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-C National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

Alcatraz, China Alley, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francis...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-H National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

William H. Crane. The Pacific mail by Paul M. Potter.

Caption: Arrest me! Take me away! Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, Pier 5, Pratt Street, Baltimore, Indepe...

Significance: The U.S. Coast Cutter TANEY was commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1936 and served the American public for 50 years, including distinguished service during World War II. The TANEY i... More

Charles Street Jail Complex, Jail, 215 Charles Street, Boston, Suffolk...

Significance: "The Suffolk County Jail has major national architectural significance as the prime institutional example of the Boston Granite Style of the mid-19th century. The design was executed by one of th... More

Charles Street Jail Complex, Jail, 215 Charles Street, Boston, Suffolk...

Significance: "The Suffolk County Jail has major national architectural significance as the prime institutional example of the Boston Granite Style of the mid-19th century. The design was executed by one of th... More

Charles Street Jail Complex, Jail, 215 Charles Street, Boston, Suffolk...

Significance: "The Suffolk County Jail has major national architectural significance as the prime institutional example of the Boston Granite Style of the mid-19th century. The design was executed by one of th... More

Charles Street Jail Complex, Jail, 215 Charles Street, Boston, Suffolk...

Significance: "The Suffolk County Jail has major national architectural significance as the prime institutional example of the Boston Granite Style of the mid-19th century. The design was executed by one of th... More

Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...

Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More

Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...

Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More

United States Post Office & Court House, 300 East Steward Avenue, Las ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic courthouse building, court, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Post Office & Court House, 300 East Steward Avenue, Las ...

Public domain photograph of court building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

United States Department of Justice, Constitution Avenue between Ninth...

Survey number: HABS DC-809 Building/structure dates: 1934 Initial Construction

US Coast Guard Cutter STORIS, Womens Bay, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Boroug...

See also HAER MI-121 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER AK-49 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. Significance: ... More

US Coast Guard Cutter STORIS, Womens Bay, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Boroug...

See also HAER MI-121 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER AK-49 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. Significance: ... More

Alcatraz, Cell House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francisc...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2216 Survey number: HABS CA-1792-A Building/structure dates: 1853-1859 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1909-1912 Subsequent Work Bu... More

Alcatraz, Cell House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francisc...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2216 Survey number: HABS CA-1792-A Building/structure dates: 1853-1859 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1909-1912 Subsequent Work Bu... More

Alcatraz, Cell House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francisc...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2216 Survey number: HABS CA-1792-A Building/structure dates: 1853-1859 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1909-1912 Subsequent Work Bu... More

Alcatraz, Cell House, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francisc...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2216 Survey number: HABS CA-1792-A Building/structure dates: 1853-1859 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1909-1912 Subsequent Work Bu... More

Life sketches in the metropolis - our homeless poor - a midnight visit...

Two page spread showing police officer and civilian investigator arriving at crowded room in lodging house, New York City. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, March 9, 1872, p. 408-409.

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Illinois - the recent troubles in Chicago - the police capturing leadi...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cells: New Tenderloin Police Station

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Sunday morning dream - time to wake up / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a man dreaming about enforcing the blue laws by punishing young men for playing baseball, a young woman for playing golf, even a young girl for picking flowers; he imagines them emploring him... More

Surgeons and police working over Silverstein at anarchist riot, Union ...

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

How woman policeman would look making an arrest

No. 2605. A nut cracker

Photograph shows policeman holding a nightstick.

Police Show -- Polo Team - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). General information about the George Grantha... More

New White House sentry. "King Tut," President Hoover's big German poli...

A man in uniform standing next to a dog. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Don't jay walk Watch your step.

Poster encouraging pedestrians to obey the laws, showing a man being hit by an automobile while crossing the street, a policeman stands in the background. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Admini... More

UMW worker before Civil Liberties. Washington, D.C., April 21. James W...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chicago, Illinois. A small jail in the station for the use of police o...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

'It really takes guts to stick' This scene occurred at Fulton St. and ...

Photograph shows confrontation between African Americans and police with billysticks. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection ... More

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Carolin...

Significance: One of the oldest in the State of Maryland, the Caroline County Jail and Sheriff's House has been in continuous use as a jail since 1907 when it was built during a period of marked cultural, comme... More

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Carolin...

Significance: One of the oldest in the State of Maryland, the Caroline County Jail and Sheriff's House has been in continuous use as a jail since 1907 when it was built during a period of marked cultural, comme... More

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Carolin...

Significance: One of the oldest in the State of Maryland, the Caroline County Jail and Sheriff's House has been in continuous use as a jail since 1907 when it was built during a period of marked cultural, comme... More

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 433, l0-12 Riverside Avenue, Leavenwort...

Significance: Building #433 is an elegant version of the frame center-gable cottage, popular in the latter quarter of the nineteenth century. This double residence has retained its stylish embellishments, incl... More

Old Monroe County Jail, Main & Kendall Streets, Clarendon, Monroe Coun...

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Old Monroe County Jail in Clarendon, Arkansas, is the oldest standing county building in Monroe County. The building was constructed in 1891-1892 b... More

Old Monroe County Jail, Main & Kendall Streets, Clarendon, Monroe Coun...

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The Old Monroe County Jail in Clarendon, Arkansas, is the oldest standing county building in Monroe County. The building was constructed in 1891-1892 b... More

U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Post Office, Pearl Harbor Boulevard nea...

This structure was moved to its current location in 1945. (5/14/03, KEY) Significance: The Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, due to the crucial role it played in... More

Fort Lowell, Fort Lowell Road Vicinity, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Survey number: HABS AZ-17 Building/structure dates: 1874 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1882- 1883 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1885 Subsequent Work

Alcatraz, Guard Tower, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francis...

Survey number: HABS CA-1792-I National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209

Squad of mounted police, New York

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 180' Class, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarte...

Significance: These vessels were built to serve as 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutters. A total of thirty-nine of these cutters, built in three subclasses, were purchased by the government from 1942-1944. The USCG ... More

U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 180' Class, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarte...

Significance: These vessels were built to serve as 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutters. A total of thirty-nine of these cutters, built in three subclasses, were purchased by the government from 1942-1944. The USCG ... More

City Hall & Opera House, Rouse Avenue & East Main Street, Bozeman, Gal...

Significance: In May 1887 a special election was held to decide the issue of building a new city hall and opera house. The issue passed on a vote of 98 to 22. The building, which required three years to compl... More

City Hall & Opera House, Rouse Avenue & East Main Street, Bozeman, Gal...

Significance: In May 1887 a special election was held to decide the issue of building a new city hall and opera house. The issue passed on a vote of 98 to 22. The building, which required three years to compl... More