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    15 Early Job ID Photos of People Before They Joined Law Enforcement

    A set of vintage job ID photos—some with a mugshot-style —taken long before badges and patrol shifts.

    Before they wore badges, they showed up in other ways. Some came from the armed forces with habits already drilled in. Others had regular jobs and a simple job ID clipped to a shirt. A few even used clean headshots…

  • 15 Photos of Famous Law Enforcement Legends at Work

    Discover rare photos of famous law enforcement legends at work, from Elliot Ness and the Untouchables and Bass Reeves.

    Law enforcement has produced some of history’s most unforgettable figures. Their names became synonymous with courage, grit, innovation, and sometimes controversy. These throwback photographs capture famous law enforcement legends at work that reveal the human side of the folks who…