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The first police force was created in the early 1800s, the concept of democracy pre-dates that by thousands of years.
by glenda 6y ago
The first police force was created in the early 1800s, the concept of democracy pre-dates that by thousands of years.
- smabie 6y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police#Ancient_policing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police#Ancient_policing
- glenda 6y agoI’m aware, but that’s pretty different from the purpose and structure of modern police departments. Edit: After reading about the Romans a bit more, it does sound similar. I still hesitate to agree with the assertion that police predate democracy though.