History Of The Chicago Police From The Settlement Of The Community To The Present Time

""History of the Chicago Police: From the Settlement of the Community to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by John J. Flinn that explores the history of the Chicago Police Department from its inception to modern times. The book covers the early days of the city and the formation of the police department, including the challenges faced by the department in its early years. It also delves into the various political and social factors that have influenced the department's growth and development over the years.The book provides a detailed account of the department's evolution, highlighting key events and figures that have shaped its history. It covers the department's response to major events such as the Great Chicago Fire, the World's Columbian Exposition, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention.The book also explores the department's role in the city's social and political landscape, including its response to labor strikes, civil rights protests, and other major social movements. It examines the department's relationship with the city's various ethnic and immigrant communities, including the Irish, Italian, and African American populations.Overall, ""History of the Chicago Police"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the history of one of the country's most important police departments, and the role it has played in shaping the city of Chicago over the past two centuries.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.