Episode
How The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
1:40:58
Published: Thu Jun 18 2020
Description
When U.S. police departments didn't evolve out of slave patrols, they tended to form out of a desire to protect the property of the wealthy. In practice, this meant beating, murdering and arresting people who didn't want to work 12 hour days until they died.FOOTNOTES: Krypteia: A Form of Ancient Guerrilla Warfare The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles The Beginning of American Policing How Stereotypes of the Irish Evolved From ‘Criminals’ to Cops REMEMBERING THE 1906 STRIKE FOR UNION IN WINDBER, PENNSYLVANIA State Police were warned about possible racial bias in car searches. The agency's answer? End the research. The Pinkertons Still Never Sleep Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
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The focus of people coming from slave patrols is often disregarded in discussions about police brutality. Intersectional lessons include people being racist, working against their own needs and benefits.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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The tension between Protestants and Catholics took center stage when JFK became the first Catholic president, with concerns over whether or not he would take secret Pope orders. The system of distinct communities began to fade out with the dawn of the industrial age and the homogenization of cities and urban areas.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea that the public should be able to openly criticize and hold elected officials accountable is important.
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The idea that the public should be able to openly criticize and hold elected officials accountable is important. Open mic events where elected officials can hear directly from the public are a great way of achieving this.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker reflects on the transition from a community-based policing system to a more centralized and official approach.
14:50 - 18:19 (03:29)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the transition from a community-based policing system to a more centralized and official approach. They discuss how this change was driven by a desire for more accountability and the growing perception of police as mercenaries rather than community members.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Historian James F. Richardson describes how the police during their early years were more interested in financial rewards for returning stolen property than bringing criminals to justice.
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Historian James F. Richardson describes how the police during their early years were more interested in financial rewards for returning stolen property than bringing criminals to justice.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The comparison between Irish and Black oppression in America is complex and often used by modern racists to downplay the suffering of Black people.
21:02 - 24:28 (03:25)
Summary
The comparison between Irish and Black oppression in America is complex and often used by modern racists to downplay the suffering of Black people. However, the experiences of the two groups cannot be equated or compared directly.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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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.
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea that the core of law enforcement, which is patrolling a neighborhood, should be adopted in schools for classroom management.
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
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