Barbara Boxer
A portrait of John McGraw, a Washington sheriff who settled the anti-Chinese riots.Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened
Barbara Boxer
A portrait of John McGraw, a Washington sheriff who settled the anti-Chinese riots.Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The first law-enforcement officer began to patrol the trails and paths of New York City when it was…a Dutch settlement and fort in the year 1625. This lawman was...charged with keeping the peace, settling minor disputes, and warning colonists if fires broke out at night…. When the High Constable of New York City, Jacob Hays retired from service in 1844, permission was granted by the Governor…to create a Police Depart-ment. A force of approximately 800 men under the first Chief of Police, George W. Matsell, began to patrol the City in July of 1845.]]>Our Nation’s communities need your protection, and I find great comfort in your selflessness and bravery.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The first law-enforcement officer began to patrol the trails and paths of New York City when it was…a Dutch settlement and fort in the year 1625. This lawman was...charged with keeping the peace, settling minor disputes, and warning colonists if fires broke out at night…. When the High Constable of New York City, Jacob Hays retired from service in 1844, permission was granted by the Governor…to create a Police Depart-ment. A force of approximately 800 men under the first Chief of Police, George W. Matsell, began to patrol the City in July of 1845.