> Cops are a relatively recent phenomena. (Cops as a uniformed, central office, patrolling force.) Not at all, Spain for example had local "brotherhoods" who w

> Cops are a relatively recent phenomena. (Cops as a uniformed, central office, patrolling force.) Not at all, Spain for example had local "brotherhoods" who were meant to protect the local communities against bandits and other unwanted people, and this was back in the 12th century. I'm sure other countries could have been even earlier with their early versions of a police force. "Santa Hermandad" is a term you can look up to find some history about it.