S4 Episode 7: The History of Policing
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While discussions about policing often center on present-day controversies, understanding its historical evolution is essential to understand how we got here today.
Dr. Gary Potter unravels a timeline of the complexities of policing, shedding light on pivotal moments, ideologies, and societal influences that have shaped its trajectory.
From the establishment of the first formal police forces to the challenges of urbanization, industrialization, and social unrest, we explore how policing practices have adapted and transformed in response to our changing society.
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