History of Policing

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During the pre-1800s, the 'Shire Reeve' served the purpose of

  • Enforcing laws in cities
  • Maintaining order in rural areas
  • Fighting against corruption
  • Serving their nobleman (correct)

Which event led to the rise of cities and population density during the 1760s-1840s?

  • The establishment of the Thamas River Police
  • The end of the Napoleonic Wars
  • The Industrial Revolution (correct)
  • The professionalization of the police by Robert Peel

What was the purpose of the Thamas River Police established in 1799?

  • To prevent crime and disorder (correct)
  • To maintain order in rural areas
  • To serve their nobleman
  • To fight against corruption

When did Robert Peel professionalize the police and make policing an institution?

<p>1829 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the public resistance faced by Peel's Police?

<p>Resistance from the public (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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