Title: Black police in America
First published: 1996
Description: Traces the history of African Americans in policing, from the appointment of the first 'free men of color' as slave patrollers in 19th-century New Orleans to the advent of black police chiefs in urban centres. This title explains the impact of black police officers on race relations, law enforcement, and crime.
Subjects: History, Race relations, African American police, Police, Police, united states, United states, race relations
Places: United States
LC classification: HV8138 .D85 1996