Ann Arbor Police Department Online History Exhibit

Welcome to the online exhibit of the History of the Ann Arbor Police Department, an ongoing collaboration between the Ann Arbor District Library and the Ann Arbor Police Department.

The library would like to thank the following for making this exhibit possible: Roger Fraser, Ann Arbor City Administrator; Barnett Jones, Chief, Ann Arbor Police Department; Daniel Oates, former Chief, Ann Arbor Police Department; the officers and staff of the Ann Arbor Police Department; and especially Lieutenant Michael Logghe for his efforts in collecting, organizing and preserving the many documents, photos and artifacts illustrating the Department's history.

Please explore the pictures and stories recorded here.

True Crimes and the History of the Ann Arbor Police Department by Sergeant Michael Logghe, 2002

History of the Ann Arbor Police Department by Officer George Camp, 1940

Ann Arbor’s Outdoor Range by Alderman Arthur D. Moore

Ann Arbor Police Department Picture Exhibit Browse images detailing the events, tools, and people that have contributed to the rich history of the Ann Arbor Police Department.