BONUS: Policing In America
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Roots of Policing: Slavery and Control
This chapter explores the historical origins of policing in America, focusing on the brutal slave patrol statutes of the 1830s that enforced oppressive laws against enslaved individuals. It highlights the transformation of these patrols into formal police forces following the Civil War and discusses the enduring impact of systemic surveillance and oppression through the implementation of Black Codes.
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