The Humanity Archive

Archived- The History of Police in America

Jermaine Fowler

The police force was created to enforce the law, maintain social order, and act as a force for good. At least, that is the dominant narrative. But this version of history paints a different story. One where we must reckon with deep corruption, vicious racism, and scathing abuses of power. 

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