Chapter
Corruption in Early American Politics and Law Enforcement
24:28 - 28:53 (04:24)
The podcast discusses local politicians in charge of neighborhoods who would appoint police officers, resulting in the control of both the police and gangs, which would intimidate people into making the right choices on voting day.
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The establishment of police departments in America was influenced by both the desire for the capital holding class to fund the protection of their property and the changing demographics of American cities, with Irish immigrants becoming "white" and taking positions on police departments.
24:28 - 27:12 (02:43)
Summary
The establishment of police departments in America was influenced by both the desire for the capital holding class to fund the protection of their property and the changing demographics of American cities, with Irish immigrants becoming "white" and taking positions on police departments.
ChapterCorruption in Early American Politics and Law Enforcement
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Early police departments in America were controlled by political bosses who also owned bars, ran prostitution and gambling rackets, and controlled the police and local gangs.
27:12 - 28:53 (01:40)
Summary
Early police departments in America were controlled by political bosses who also owned bars, ran prostitution and gambling rackets, and controlled the police and local gangs. These police departments were just one of many violent tools used by these political leaders to intimidate and influence voters.