Mormons and Cowboys, Moonshiners and Klansmen: Federal Law Enforcement in the South and West, 1870-1893.

1993 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 777
Author(s):  
James E. Sefton ◽  
Stephen Cresswell
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
The South ◽  
Federal Law Enforcement

Introduction

2018 ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Lisa Lindquist Dorr
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Black Market ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Northeastern United States ◽  
The South ◽  
Federal Law Enforcement ◽  
Presence Of People

While most histories of Prohibition focus on the northeastern United States and the organized crime that flourished during the era, this book turns the attention to the South. The South's proximity to islands where liquor was legal, its long coastline, and presence of people interested in profit or drinking attracted smugglers. Despite temperance advocates hopes that Prohibition would bring reform, a widespread black market in illegal liquor soon developed. The continued trade in alcohol helped make the South more modern, and drew federal law enforcement efforts to the South and into Cuba.

The Year of the Cop

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-63
Author(s):  
Max Felker-Kantor
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Ronald Reagan ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Officer Training ◽  
Federal Law Enforcement ◽  
Riot Control ◽  
The Way

The LAPD’s postwar model of policing routinely served as a standard for departments across the country. Backed by federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration funds and support from newly elected law-and-order governor Ronald Reagan, the LAPD led the way in bolstering its paramilitary function through riot control plans, the use of helicopters, and the invention of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, which was quickly adopted by other departments. At the same time, the department sought to legitimize the iron fist with the velvet glove of community relations and improved officer training. As this chapter shows, the LAPD engaged in a process of militarization and enhanced its martial capacity while expanding its reach through community relations programs.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document