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What is the modern conceptualization of police?
What is the modern conceptualization of police?
Employed by government, operates within larger CJS, apprehend law breakers, maintain order & prevent crime, relatively recent (200 years old)
Who was responsible for instigating the formation of the London Metropolitan Police Force?
Who was responsible for instigating the formation of the London Metropolitan Police Force?
The first police force in Australia, upon the arrival of the First Fleet, were professional police officers.
The first police force in Australia, upon the arrival of the First Fleet, were professional police officers.
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Sir Robert Peel established a rank system within the London Metropolitan Police Force consisting of commissioner, superintendent, inspector, sergeant, and __________.
Sir Robert Peel established a rank system within the London Metropolitan Police Force consisting of commissioner, superintendent, inspector, sergeant, and __________.
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What does the change in motto from 'Firmness with Courtesy' to 'With Honour We Serve' say about modern policing in Queensland?
What does the change in motto from 'Firmness with Courtesy' to 'With Honour We Serve' say about modern policing in Queensland?
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Choose two of Peel's nine principles that align with contemporary policing practice.
Choose two of Peel's nine principles that align with contemporary policing practice.
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What year was the Queensland Police Force renamed to the Queensland Police Service?
What year was the Queensland Police Force renamed to the Queensland Police Service?
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What was the motto changed to from 'Firmness with Courtesy'?
What was the motto changed to from 'Firmness with Courtesy'?
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What does the motto 'With Honour We Serve' say about modern policing in Queensland?
What does the motto 'With Honour We Serve' say about modern policing in Queensland?
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Choose two of Peel's nine principles of policing.
Choose two of Peel's nine principles of policing.
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What is the modern conceptualisation of police?
What is the modern conceptualisation of police?
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In which year was the London Metropolitan Police Force, or the 'New Police', established?
In which year was the London Metropolitan Police Force, or the 'New Police', established?
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Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain public respect.
Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain public respect.
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In the early English law enforcement system, 'Frankpledge' was the obligation for community members to assist in __________ enforcement.
In the early English law enforcement system, 'Frankpledge' was the obligation for community members to assist in __________ enforcement.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Policing
- Policing is a relatively recent concept, only 200 years old
- Modern policing involves apprehending lawbreakers, maintaining order, and preventing crime
- Police operate within a larger criminal justice system (CJS) and are employed by the government
Historical Context of Policing in Australia
- The first formation of a centrally controlled police organization was in Paris in 1667 under King Louis XIV
- The British system of justice developed from tribal systems, Anglo-Saxon laws, and the Frankpledge system
- The Sheriff was responsible for law and order, including custody of offenders
- The office of Coroner was established to collect fines and seize property
- The Bailiffs executed arrest warrants and empaneled juries
Development of Law Enforcement in Britain
- The Frankpledge system obligated community members to assist in law enforcement
- The Watch was established in the 1200s to conduct surveillance during summer
- The Sheriff's role evolved to include law and order responsibilities
- The office of Coroner was established to collect fines and seize property
- The Parish Constable was elected by villagers and dealt with problems related to vagrants and the poor
Decline of the Early System
- Three main causes of decline:
- Contempt for the office
- Contempt for the Royal Justices
- Population growth and urbanization
Early Australian Policing
- Late 1700s and early 1800s: London expanded, and law and order deteriorated
- Convicts were transported to the new colony of NSW
- First Fleet arrived in 1788, and marines were the first police force
- 1789: A night watch was established from the ranks of convicts
- 1790: Enlarged to include free settlers and became the "Sydney Foot Police"
- 1794: First Chief Constable appointed
Dawn of a New Era
- 1829: Sir Robert Peel instigated the formation of the London Metropolitan Police Force
- The "New Police" had a full-time force, a chain of command, and a rank system
- The primary function was to prevent crime by patrolling the streets in uniform
Robert Peel's 9 Principles
- The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder
- The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval
- Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law
- ... (remaining 6 principles)
Modern Australian Policing
- Metropolitan (UK) and Sydney Police Acts empowered the Governor to appoint police magistrates and constables
- Duties of NSW police differed from UK Bobbies
- Australian police were more aggressive, frontier-style, and dealt with convict population and bushrangers
Historical Context of Policing in Queensland
- 1839: Western Australia
- 1862: New South Wales
- 1864: Queensland
- Policing established across the colonies
- Timeline of Queensland Police Service (QPS) history through selected Commissioners
- Considerations:
- Renaming of the Queensland Police Force to the Queensland Police Service in 1990
- Motto change from "Firmness with Courtesy" to "With Honour We Serve"
Introduction to Policing
- Policing is a relatively recent concept, only 200 years old
- Modern policing involves apprehending lawbreakers, maintaining order, and preventing crime
- Police operate within a larger criminal justice system (CJS) and are employed by the government
Historical Context of Policing in Australia
- The first formation of a centrally controlled police organization was in Paris in 1667 under King Louis XIV
- The British system of justice developed from tribal systems, Anglo-Saxon laws, and the Frankpledge system
- The Sheriff was responsible for law and order, including custody of offenders
- The office of Coroner was established to collect fines and seize property
- The Bailiffs executed arrest warrants and empaneled juries
Development of Law Enforcement in Britain
- The Frankpledge system obligated community members to assist in law enforcement
- The Watch was established in the 1200s to conduct surveillance during summer
- The Sheriff's role evolved to include law and order responsibilities
- The office of Coroner was established to collect fines and seize property
- The Parish Constable was elected by villagers and dealt with problems related to vagrants and the poor
Decline of the Early System
- Three main causes of decline:
- Contempt for the office
- Contempt for the Royal Justices
- Population growth and urbanization
Early Australian Policing
- Late 1700s and early 1800s: London expanded, and law and order deteriorated
- Convicts were transported to the new colony of NSW
- First Fleet arrived in 1788, and marines were the first police force
- 1789: A night watch was established from the ranks of convicts
- 1790: Enlarged to include free settlers and became the "Sydney Foot Police"
- 1794: First Chief Constable appointed
Dawn of a New Era
- 1829: Sir Robert Peel instigated the formation of the London Metropolitan Police Force
- The "New Police" had a full-time force, a chain of command, and a rank system
- The primary function was to prevent crime by patrolling the streets in uniform
Robert Peel's 9 Principles
- The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder
- The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval
- Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law
- ... (remaining 6 principles)
Modern Australian Policing
- Metropolitan (UK) and Sydney Police Acts empowered the Governor to appoint police magistrates and constables
- Duties of NSW police differed from UK Bobbies
- Australian police were more aggressive, frontier-style, and dealt with convict population and bushrangers
Historical Context of Policing in Queensland
- 1839: Western Australia
- 1862: New South Wales
- 1864: Queensland
- Policing established across the colonies
- Timeline of Queensland Police Service (QPS) history through selected Commissioners
- Considerations:
- Renaming of the Queensland Police Force to the Queensland Police Service in 1990
- Motto change from "Firmness with Courtesy" to "With Honour We Serve"
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This quiz covers the basics of policing, including its historical context in Australia and Queensland, and the role of police in the criminal justice system.
