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Apr '24
Boston's Policing Revolution: The Birth of the Day Police on May 21, 1838
Posted by George Brown in First police, law enforcement, Law Enforcement Officers of America, police, Police Anniversary
“In 1838, Boston pioneered a new era of law enforcement with the creation of the Day Police. This innovative force, enabled by a legislative act on May 21, 1838, was tasked with upholding the city’s laws during daylight hours. The first officers appointed in April 1838 marked the beginning of a more professional and centralized approach to policing, setting a precedent for future urban law enforcement across America.”