Law enforcement agencies

This book details the true exploits of the Texas Rangers from its beginnings on the wild frontier to its contemporary accomplishments combating drug trafficking, organized crime, serial murder, and many other crimes.

This book tracks the Los Angeles Police Department's evolution from six officers in 1869 to today's approximately 9000 uniformed officers and 300 civilian employees charged with maintaining law and order in the city's 468 square miles.

This book chronicles the history of Interpol from its inception in 1914 to the present.

This book details the history and evolution of the techniques used by bomb squads to locate and disarm explosives and the risks involved for officers who face death every time they respond to a bomb threat.

This volume examines the history of how crime labs were developed, and hightlights specific cases that illustrate how modern crime labs conduct their investigations.

Examines the history and duties of the U.S. Marshal Service, America's first national police force, discusses some of the issues tackled by the the Marshals, including counterfeiting, court security, enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act, the pursuit of bootleggers, the Witness Security Program, and others, and includes a tribute to agents killed in the line of duty.

Traces the history of the Secret Service, describing how its responsibilities has changed since it was created in 1865 and providing information on its technological developments, training, special programs, and real-life cases.

Examines the history of SWAT teams, discussing the techniques and tools they use, their successes, and their failures.

Describes the work of the United States Border Patrol and the tasks they complete on a day-to-day basis. Includes full-color photographs, a chronology, and further reading sources.

Describes the origins and history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, discussing why it was created and the tasks it performs on a daily basis. Highlights important moments in FBI history and includes full-color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.