The History of the Decatur, Illinois Police Department Volume 1: 1856 - 1899 - Paperback

by Mark Barthelemy (Author)

This book chronicles the history of policing in a middle-sized city in the Midwestern United States from the mid-1800s through the end of the 19th century. It takes readers along with the police officers as they walk their beats and face the dangers and perils of protecting the community, while dealing with political interference, in the process. A must-read book for historians, law enforcement personnel, Decatur, Illinois history-buffs and U.S. history buffs.