America’s first known system of law enforcement was established more than 350 years ago. Today law enforcement faces issues such as racial discrimination, use

Providing an overview of the history of policing in the UK, the book investigates the changes in policing strategies over time, and provides a historical founda

The police are constantly under scrutiny. They are criticized for failings, praised for successes, and hailed as heroes for their sacrifices. Starting from the

An in-depth critical analysis of how ruling elites use the police institution in order to control communities.

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