Photos of the Police in Action in the '60s and '70s
During the 1960s and 1970s, the police were in a period of transformation and great social tensions. Photos from the period capture not only traditional methods of patrolling and control, but also confrontations with protesters, strikes and riots.
In these images you can see old uniforms, patrols and tools that many of them are not used today but that at that time were part of the standard equipment of officers.
These photographs allow us to see how the police and the interaction between authority and citizens have changed. Each image is a time capsule documenting urban life, social protest, and the challenges faced by police forces, offering a unique glimpse into an era marked by profound changes and intense social conflicts.
Motorcycle Police
The law on wheels.
Vintage Patrol Car
Antique patrol car with sirens and lights.
Old-School Police Vehicle
The cars that patrolled the streets in the 1960s and 1970s.
Motorcycle Patrol
Three police motorcycles.
Two Police Officers With Their Firearms
Policia in action.
Police Standing Next To a Car
Officer beside a patrol car.
Dodge Police Cars in the 1970s
Police Dodge cars parked.
State Police
State Police vehicle parked.
Highway Patrol Police Car
Highway Patrol Police Car in the 1970s.
1970s California Highway Patrol Police Car
Patrol car from the 1970s era.
Central Highway Park Patrol
Central Highway Park Patrol vehicle monitoring traffic.
Police Vehicles On The Freeway
Police cars ensuring safety.
Police Cars On The Highway
Highway patrol cars on duty.
Police In The Middle Of An Operation
Police officers conducting an active operation.
Highway Police Car
Law enforcement vehicle monitoring traffic on the highway.
Plymouth Police Car
Patrol car from the 1970s.
Police Asking For Documentation
Police officer asking a driver for license during a traffic stop.
Watching The Highways
Patrol cars on the road.
Police Cars From The 1970s
Vintage 1970s police cars parked.
California Highway Patrol
Keeping the freeways safe.
