Uncle Sam’s Policemen

Dive into the intricate history of U.S. law enforcement beyond its borders with Uncle Sam’s Policemen by Katherine Unterman, published by Harvard University Press in 2015. This compelling hardback, spanning 288 pages, offers a thought-provoking exploration of America's pursuit of fugitives throughout history. Unterman unveils how the practice of extraordinary rendition—abducting criminal suspects from around the globe—highlights a significant yet controversial aspect of U.S. policing long before the Global War on Terror. By tracing the evolution of manhunts as a formative chapter in American imperialism, this book challenges readers to reconsider the implications of law enforcement strategies employed in the name of justice. Engage with a critical narrative that sheds light on the complexities of law and order in the context of global influence.