Chapter
Trench Warfare and Old Duckboards
42:26 - 48:06 (05:40)
The podcasters discuss trench warfare and the use of old duckboards as a tool for traversing muddy battlegrounds. They also reminisce about reckless childhood friends.
Clips
The use of a military model in policing emerged in the United States as a response to the problem of vice in the early 20th century.
42:26 - 44:42 (02:15)
Summary
The use of a military model in policing emerged in the United States as a response to the problem of vice in the early 20th century. While some progressives pushed for an alternate model, the military approach persisted and continues to shape policing today.
ChapterTrench Warfare and Old Duckboards
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the bravery of a general who runs into the battlefield to set down wooden duckboards for his troops to walk on during trench warfare.
44:43 - 46:38 (01:55)
Summary
The podcast discusses the bravery of a general who runs into the battlefield to set down wooden duckboards for his troops to walk on during trench warfare. The hosts also recall a childhood friend who displayed a similar fearlessness.
ChapterTrench Warfare and Old Duckboards
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The concept of an act of crime being against the state is a perspective not often considered.
46:38 - 48:06 (01:27)
Summary
The concept of an act of crime being against the state is a perspective not often considered. In the context of policing, this can lead to clashes with certain segments of the population.