THE POLICE OF THE SILESIAN VOIVODESHIP 1922-1939 - COLLECTIVE WORK

Discover the fascinating history of the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship, a formation that played a key role in shaping security and order in Upper Silesia in the interwar period. This collective work is a compendium of knowledge that allows you to delve into the various aspects of the functioning of this police formation during its 17 years of existence.

• In-depth analysis of the history of the Silesian police
• Various aspects of the functioning of the formation
• Indication of the directions of previous research
• Inspiration for further scientific reflections
• Showing the presence of the police in the culture of memory
• Mosaic of the history of the Silesian police

On June 17, 1922, in the Polish part of Upper Silesia, the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship was established, which, next to the State Police, was the second police formation operating in the Second Republic. The Police of the Silesian Voivodeship in the area of the Silesian Voivodeship in its Prussian part took over jurisdiction from the Police of Upper Silesia. A little later, from August 15, 1922, it also took over police tasks in Cieszyn Silesia from the State Gendarmerie of Cieszyn Silesia. Until the outbreak of World War II, the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship remained a law enforcement force of the autonomous Silesian Voivodeship.

The articles contained in this volume make up a mosaic of the history of the Silesian police, which shows the various aspects of its functioning during the 17 years of the formation's existence in the years 1922-1939. The publication indicates the directions of previous research on the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship, but also allows you to see what still requires research reflection, what is worth subjecting to scientific reflection in the future, or what threads only signaled here should be deepened. This is an extremely valuable source of knowledge for historians, regionalists and all those interested in the history of Poland and Silesia.

This book is not only a collection of facts and dates, but above all a story about the people who created the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship, about their daily service, challenges and dedication. It is also a testimony to the era in which they operated, an era full of tensions, conflicts and dynamic social and political changes. This publication allows you to better understand the realities of life in interwar Poland and the role that the police played in it.

This collective work is a must-read for all those who want to learn about the history of the Police of the Silesian Voivodeship and its contribution to building security and order in the region. It is also an excellent starting point for further research and analysis on this important aspect of Polish history.