U.S. Law Enforcement Policy & Professionalization Over Time By amstel11 Apr 1, 1635 "Night Watchman" voluntary system established in Boston, MA http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Jan 1, 1712 The City of Boston hires the first full-time, paid law enforcement officers in the 13 colonies. Sep 24, 1789 United States Congress creates the first Federal law enforcement officer, the United States Marshal http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Jan 1, 1858 Police departments in Boston and Chicago issue uniforms to their officers. http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Jan 1, 1914 The Berkeley (CA) Police Department becomes the country's first agency to have all patrol officers using automobiles. http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Jan 1, 1974 Police start wearing soft body armor to protect themselves against handgun assaults. http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Sep 11, 2001 The deadliest day in law enforcement history occurred when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on America. http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Jan 1, 2002 The Department of Homeland Security is formed to lead the unified national effort to secure America. http://www.nleomf.org/facts/enforcement/impdates.html Dec 17, 2014 Rialto Police Department in California was the first in the nation to deploy the cameras on uniformed officers across the department. http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/america-tonight/articles/2014/12/17/body-cams-california.html
