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Early 1600s Slave Patriots

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:39:59 UTC

Militias and the Boston watch turned into slave patrols. This was designed to control black populations. This made force be used in black communities basically shaping the policing in the U.S.

1865: 13th Amendment and Black Codes

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:44:50 UTC

The 13th Amendment ended slavery but there was still a loophole around it. The 13th Amendment loophole enabled the continuation of systemic control over black citizens through discriminatory laws, influencing policing strategies and racial dynamics

1866: Formation of the Ku Klux Klan

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:47:05 UTC

The Ku Klax Klan terrorized black communities in the south it demonstrated the complicity of local authorities and the failure of justice.

Late 1800s: Development of Modern Policing

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:53:10 UTC

Modern policing concepts emphasizing crime prevention, visibility, and militaristic structures spread across northern U.S. cities. The adoption of modern policing structures marked a shift towards professionalization, but also came racial hierarchies.

Early 20th Century: Great Migration

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:55:48 UTC

The Great Migration saw millions of black citizens move from the South to northern cities due to the Ku Klux Klan. Policing in northern cities mirrored the south so it revealed the racism in the law enforcement.

1954: Brown v. Board of Education

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 05:58:05 UTC

Supreme Court decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Brown Board of Education laid the groundwork for broader civil rights movements.

1965 - Watts Riots and Community Policing

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 06:13:47 UTC

The Watts Riots erupt in Los Angeles, fueled by racial tensions and police brutality. The focus turned to building trust with the police and communities.

1991 - Rodney King Incident and Technology's Role

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 06:20:29 UTC

The beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers is captured on video, showing police brutality. Made them take accountability.

2014 - Ferguson Unrest and the Rise of Police Militarization

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 06:23:58 UTC

The shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, sparks protests against police violence.

2020 - George Floyd's Death and the Call for Police Reform

zhk4p64xtr — 2024-02-06 06:24:40 UTC

The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis leads to widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Calls for police reform.