“Stop sobbing for the criminal–Sob for his victim!”

Just browsing the 1921 Annual NYPD Report, as you do.


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3 responses to ““Stop sobbing for the criminal–Sob for his victim!””

  1. David Woycechowsky Avatar
    David Woycechowsky

    I guess the rules of evidence weren't as strict back then.

  2. john mosby Avatar
    john mosby

    Was this pamphlet just deflective feel-good propaganda for a PD that was actually in league with the bad guys? I'm thinking that the NYPD of 1921 (prohibition and all that) was bought and paid for by OC…

    JSM

  3. Moskos Avatar
    Moskos

    Actually there's large and surprisingly passionate attack on Prohibition in the report. Says it can't work and will divide the police and public!