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Illinois Maintenance Police Officer in Hamel in the 1920s This photograph from the 1920s shows an Illinois Maintenance Police officer and a child sitting on a Henderson Four motorcycle in Hamel. 1920 - 1929 April 11, 2018
1984 Annual K-9 Competition, with Police Officers and Dogs from Madison County This photograph depicts police officers and German Shepherd police dogs from various police departments in Madison County competing in the Annual Police K-9 competition in 1984.

This photograph was digitized by Matt Sprankle as part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.
1984 September 16, 2018
Mike McNamara Oral History Interview In this oral history interview, Mike McNamara describes his life and career in Alton. McNamara describes his childhood and school years. He then goes into detail about his career with the Alton police department, including his promotions through the ranks and various high-profile crimes in Alton. McNamara also talks about his experience owning rental properties in Alton and reflects on how Alton changed over time. October 11, 2018 December 6, 2018