The Historical Roots of Policing: Protecting Aristocracy and Controlling Crime

Embark on a deep dive into the historical origins of policing across the globe. This video explores the assertion that police forces were primarily established to safeguard the elite from the common populace, protecting their wealth, lifestyle, and possessions. We examine the dual purpose of policing: not just to protect the aristocracy, but also to maintain a state-controlled environment where crime is not eradicated but managed, ensuring a continuous cycle of law enforcement activities that can benefit from the existence of crime. Delve into how these forces, essentially private political armies, operate under strict policy guidelines, their very name reflecting their function - "policy" as "police". This narrative challenges viewers to look beyond the surface and understand the structural intent behind modern policing systems.