History of the Chicago Police (Patterson Smith Series in Criminology, Law Enforcement & Social Problems, Publication No. 164)

By John Joseph Flinn, John E. Wilkie, John Elbert Wilkie

Book Overview

""History of the Chicago Police: From the Settlement of the Community to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive account of the development of the Chicago Police Department, written by John J. Flinn. The book traces the history of the department from its origins in the early 19th century, through its growth and evolution in response to the changing needs of the city, to the present day. Flinn provides detailed descriptions of the major events and figures that have shaped the department's history, including the Great Chicago Fire, the Haymarket Riot, and the rise of organized crime in the 1920s and 30s. He also explores the department's efforts to address issues of racial and social inequality, including the civil rights movement and the development of community policing initiatives. Throughout the book, Flinn draws on a wide range of primary sources, including police records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts from officers and community members. He also provides extensive analysis and commentary on the various challenges and controversies that have faced the department over the years, from corruption scandals to allegations of police brutality. Overall, ""History of the Chicago Police"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the nation's most important and influential police forces, and sheds light on the complex and often fraught relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163311693
• ISBN13: 9781163311691
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 726 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"