What is commonly understood in America today as widespread law enforcement, or formal policing outside of the cities, appeared in the early twentieth century ar

Widespread law enforcement or formal policing outside of cities appeared in the early 20th century around the same time the early film industry was developing--

"American police departments have presided over the business of motion pictures since the end of the nineteenth century. Their influence is evident not only on

From the Roman Praetorian Guard to the English shire-reeve to the U.S. marshals, lawmen have a long and varied history. At first, such groups were often corrupt

American police departments have presided over the business of motion pictures since the end of the nineteenth century. Their influence is evident not only on t