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The non-PC guide to policing (1907 style)

Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:37 am

The non-PC guide to policing: How to apprehend a criminal, 1907-style

The grainy black-and-white images look as if they belong in a Keystone Kops silent comedy.

But their intention was deadly serious.

These pictures feature real police officers demonstrating the art of self defence in a force instruction manual issued more than 100 years ago.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z0bKeyELCN

Re: The non-PC guide to policing (1907 style)

Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:06 pm

Such a shame that these methods aren't still used. There's little or no respect for the police today - but sometimes they just don't deserve any :stir:
Oh the good old days.
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