Slave Patrols and the Orign of the Police in America - Paperback

by Meru El Muad'dib (Author)

This book takes a look the origin of policing in the United States, and its possible roots in the Slave Patrols of the south during slavery. It looks at how the institution has historically dealt with so-called Black people. It also takes a brief look at the very powerful police unions, and how they influence public policy and perception for police.