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Event 4
In 1844, the city of New York established the first modern, round the clock, paid police force in the U.S. -
Event 4
The Island County Sheriff's Office has been in continuous operation since 1853. -
Event 2
The first women police officers were appointed in 1883 by the London Metropolitan Police. -
Event 1
In the U.S., 1999 saw the lowest number of Police Line-of-Duty Deaths in 35 years; 42 law enforcement officers lost their lives due to criminal action; 63 officers died accidentally. Most were killed by handguns, 5 officers by their own duty weapon. -
Event 3
There are over 3,000 Sheriff's Offices in the United States.
