Episode 1 | The Force: The Story of Scotland’s Police

Duration: 58'58''

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Synopsis

This episode tells the story of the origins of the lowest-ranking cop - the constable - a role which dates back some 400 years.

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Episode 3 | The Force: The Story of Scotland's Police

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BBC One Scotland | 2017 | 59'00''

A look at policing in times of social change, from 18th-century mob rule to the miners' strike of the 1980s.

Episode 2 | The Force: The Story of Scotland's Police

Episode 2 | The Force: The Story of Scotland's Police

BBC One Scotland | 2017 | 59'02''

A look at the evolution of police detective work, from its early beginnings to landmark cases of the 21st century.

Episode 3 | The Force: The Story of Scotland's Police

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A look at policing in times of social change, from 18th-century mob rule to the miners' strike of the 1980s.

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