Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 4836 AMERICAN POLICE BEAT: MAY 2016 by Steven Groeninger T he National Law Enforcement Mu- seum will soon tell the story of Ameri- can law enforcement from the earliest colonial times through modern-day polic- ing. It will be home to one of the most comprehensive collections of American law enforcement history and memorabilia. Through objects that have been used and worn by both well-known and everyday law enforcement officers, the artifact collection will depict the ways officers have performed their duties over the years, as well as how the law enforcement profession has evolved. The collection also in- cludes depictions of law enforcement in pop culture over time through film clips and objects such as televi- sion and movie props and costumes. The Museum has a num- ber of high-impact items in its collection. Some highlights include Eliot Ness’ credentials, Pat Garrett’s gun and badge, Al Capone’s bulletproof vest, equipment used by ATF agents at the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, the Robocop 2 movie costume, evidence from the DC Sniper case, and J. Ed- gar Hoover’s entire personal estate. In addition to artifacts and photographs, the collection includes oral histories from some of the most influential people in the profession as well as scores of former FBI agents. Many oral histories are available now on the Muse- um’s website. Distinctive contemporary glass structures will mark the entrance above ground and attract attention to the site. The National Law En- forcement Museum will include high-tech interactive exhibits, comprehensive col- lection of artifacts, extensive resources for research, and diverse educational pro- gramming. The incredible story of American law enforcement has never been told, ob- served Craig Floyd, presi- dent and founding CEO of the National Law Enforce- ment Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the non- profit organization building the Museum. Whether it was during colonial times, the expan- sion of the western frontier, the gangster era, the Cold War, or the post-9/11 war on terror, law enforcement has played a pivotal role in American history. Now, more than ever, we need a museum that will help our citizens better understand and appreciate what our officers do and why they do it. It will go a long way to- ward strengthening the bond between the peace officer and the citizens they serve and protect. To learn more about the upcoming National Law Enforcement Museum, visit www.LawEn- forcementMuseum.org. Steven Groeninger is the senior director of Communications and Marketing at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Visit www.LawMemo- rial.org for more information. The National Law Enforcement Museum (artist’s rendering above) will soon tell the story of American law enforcement from the earliest colonial times through modern-day policing. Among the exhibits scheduled to open at the National Law Enforcement Museum will be Pat Garrett’s badge and gun. Our Own Museum