Rawlings (Warwick U.) considers the history of the state's involvement in British policing. He begins with an examination of the transition from a blood feud sy
The purpose of this comprehensive history of American law enforcement is to fill the void of such a text. American policing is three hundred and fifty years old
This book provides an overview of the history of policing in the UK. Its primary aim is to investigate the shifting nature of policing over time, and to provide
The police are constantly under scrutiny. They are criticized for failings, praised for successes, and hailed as heroes for their sacrifices. Starting from the