History of Police

timespan

Period: May 15, 1600 to May 15, 2000

first office founded

May 15, 1626

The New York Sherrif's Office was founded

first night watch

Jan 2, 1635

The town of Boston began the first night watch

First department established

Aug 17, 1845

The New York City Police Department is established

First african americans hired

Nov 17, 1886

The first two african american officers were hired

first police agency

Apr 30, 1905

The Pennsylvania state becomes the first state police agency

first female officer hired

Aug 13, 1910

Alice Stebbins Wells was the first female officers hired by LAPD

First k-9 unit

Dec 18, 1971