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

[Bob Hubbard]

Cool pics

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.

[Link]

 

[Carol]

I'm loving the handlebar mustaches!

Great pics.

 

[KenpoTex]

cool...always interesting to see the "old timers" in action

 

[CoryKS]

Very cool article. But is anyone else imagining a vaudeville piano playing while looking at the pictures?

 

[Ken Morgan]

I'm loving the handlebar mustaches!

Great pics.

Note to self....Carol loves handlebar mustaches. Check.

 

[shesulsa]

Way cool! LOVE to see the evolution of apprehension, defense, contain and control!!