Cops Collection

John Bull 1957 1950s UK police naughty boys magazines

New York
Kurt Klein

New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, New York Police Department car, NYPD

New York police identifying criminals using different methods, known as the Bertillon System. Face and head measurement were taken to ensure identity

Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

Policeman and Motorcycles at White House, Washington DC, USA, May 1930 (b/w photo)
5974378 Policeman and Motorcycles at White House, Washington DC, USA, May 1930 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Comic postcard, Two boys speeding in a go-kart Date: 20th century

Little boys playing at policemen (colour photo)
3096240 Little boys playing at policemen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boys playing at policemen)

Arrival Of Maestro And Mascagni Orchestra In New York, The Policemen Protect Mascagni Against... (colour litho)
2798617 Arrival Of Maestro And Mascagni Orchestra In New York, The Policemen Protect Mascagni Against... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Du Treteau De Tabarin Poster
6280227 Du Treteau De Tabarin Poster by Gruen or Grun, Jules Alexandre (1868-1934); (add.info.: The illustration features two showgirls in red dresses and bonnets laughing with a man in a tuxedo)

You are under arrest !!
Alfred Forns

Car Chase
Models: Petri DamstA©n, Lauri Koponen & Ford Capri Assistant: Merja Martikainen, Lauri Koponen. Petri Damstén

It looks as though the Police had caught up with four pretty robbers, but after brief inquiries the police officers ascertained the four pretty girls dressed as robbers were on their way to the New

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England, London, Mounted Police at anti Trump demostration

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators seated and surrounded by Police

Two policemen march in step past Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Suffolk Date: 1988

A Copper cops a Muddler in the mud - Salisbury Plain Date: 1916

La Vie Parisienne 1920s France A Vallee illustrations police

John Bull 1950s UK police station magazine wanted posters cowboys dressing up games

John Bull 1956 1950s UK police giving parking tickets magazines

New Jersey Motorcycle Trooper
New Jersey: 1930. Trooper Haley of the New Jersey State Police poses on his Harley Davidson motorcycle

The Keystone Kops, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
XJF406242 The Keystone Kops, c.1915 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcome to our chief and his bride ; ); American, out of copyright

Ticket For Expired Meter
United States: 1955. A man gets a parking ticket for an expired meter

Bonus Army Vets Battle Cops
Washington, D.C.: 1932. Bonus Army veterans battle with Washington police officers at one of their camps

John Bull 1952 1950s UK police magazines

John Bull 1947 1940s UK police magazines

New York police crowd control barriers
New York policeman leaning on crowd control barrier

New York policeman leaning on barrier
New York policeman leaning on crowd control barrier

Amateur Traffic Cops
Beware of amateur traffic controllers... they are seldom competent to act in an emergency

PADEREWSKI PROTECTED
IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Police Protection for Pianists -Paderewski defended on stage from his over-enthusiastic fans!

An Aerial Policeman
Speeding will be just as much an offence in the sky as on land, and we shall need aerial traffic cops to make sure aviators keep within the prescribed speed limits

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"Cops: Guardians of Law and Order through the Decades" Step back in time to the 1950s UK police force, where John Bull magazines showcased the brave men in blue. These naughty boys' publications captured both their heroic acts and mischievous escapades. In a ghostly setting, imagine New York police officers navigating through a brothel, fearlessly identifying criminals amidst shadows and secrets. Their unwavering dedication to justice shines even in the darkest corners. Transport yourself to Parliament Street, London circa 1930, as a traffic policeman directs bustling vehicles with precision and authority. His uniform proudly represents an era when order was maintained on busy streets by vigilant guardians. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Manhattan's iconic New York Police Department car - an emblem of protection within the vibrant city that never sleeps. This symbol reminds us of their constant presence safeguarding its inhabitants day and night. Travel further back in time to May 1930 at Washington DC's White House, where policemen on motorcycles stand tall beside this historic landmark. Their duty extends beyond mere security; they embody respect for institutions that shape nations. Humor intertwines with law enforcement as depicted in a comic postcard featuring two boys speeding recklessly in a go-kart. Even children playfully emulate these figures who uphold order while capturing our imagination. Witness little boys engaging in imaginative play as they don miniature uniforms, emulating their heroes from an early age. The innocence behind such games reflects society's trust and admiration for those who protect them daily. On another continent altogether, Maestro Mascagni arrives in New York City accompanied by his orchestra amid great fanfare. Policemen surround him like loyal sentinels protecting cultural treasures against any potential threat or harm. From Parisian theater posters showcasing Du Treteau De Tabarin to dramatic "You are under arrest. " moments during intense car chases - these glimpses into pop culture remind us how they have permeated various art forms, becoming timeless symbols of justice.