Yes because they did all the things that police did, and effectively became the police. After which, they became the most corrupt and violent police force in the country.
Armed goons claiming authority does not give them legitimacy. Calling them police implies they had some form of community or government backing, some claim to legitimacy however worthless. They were a petty gang.
Yes because they did all the things that police did, and effectively became the police. After which, they became the most corrupt and violent police force in the country.
Armed goons claiming authority does not give them legitimacy. Calling them police implies they had some form of community or government backing, some claim to legitimacy however worthless. They were a petty gang.
Except the police gave them legitimacy by abandoning territory to them. Making them the only legitimate police force in the area.