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The History of US Police Department Arms & Uniforms
47:08 - 54:02 (06:53)
Police departments in the US began issuing arms to their officers in an organized way in the 1840s, and uniforms were only worn by some units for a period of time in the beginning. These measures were first implemented in parts of cities with businesses and upper-income housing.
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Through advances in technology, alarm boxes were created and used in certain areas of cities to protect private wealth and promote a sense of comfort for the affluent, ultimately leading to the privatization of safety.
47:08 - 49:45 (02:37)
Summary
Through advances in technology, alarm boxes were created and used in certain areas of cities to protect private wealth and promote a sense of comfort for the affluent, ultimately leading to the privatization of safety.
ChapterThe History of US Police Department Arms & Uniforms
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The issuance of arms to police officers started in the 1840s, however, the father of police work, Sir Peel was against cops carrying guns.
49:46 - 51:15 (01:29)
Summary
The issuance of arms to police officers started in the 1840s, however, the father of police work, Sir Peel was against cops carrying guns.
ChapterThe History of US Police Department Arms & Uniforms
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The coal and iron police, a 5,000 strong army run by the coal companies of Pennsylvania, gunned down several people during the strike, which lasted for 163 straight days, putting immense pressure on the state and federal governments to resolve the situation.
51:15 - 54:02 (02:46)
Summary
The coal and iron police, a 5,000 strong army run by the coal companies of Pennsylvania, gunned down several people during the strike, which lasted for 163 straight days, putting immense pressure on the state and federal governments to resolve the situation.