Sir John Fielding and the Bow Street Runners

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What was Jonathan Wild's occupation before becoming a criminal investigator?

Both a buckle maker and a brothel owner

What technique or method did Jonathan Wild popularize in criminal investigation?

Both employing a thief to catch a thief and charging a fee for locating stolen property

In what year did Henry Fielding write the novel "Tom Jones"?

The exact year is not provided in the text

What position was Henry Fielding appointed to in the 1750s?

A magistrate (sheriff) Signup and view all the answers

What areas did Henry Fielding's jurisdiction as a magistrate cover?

Westminster and Middle Age Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

Both Jonathan Wild and Henry Fielding were pioneers in criminal investigation Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited as the founder of France's national detective organization, La Sûreté?

Eugene 'Francois' Vidocq Signup and view all the answers

What was the unique idea proposed by Patrick Colquhoun to remedy the public outcry concerning the alarming increase of criminality in early 1800s London?

Creating a sizeable uniformed force to police the city of London Signup and view all the answers

What was the first organized federal law enforcement and investigative effort made by the US government?

The General and Revenue Cutter Service Signup and view all the answers

What technique did Sir Robert Peels introduce for detecting crimes?

Detectives concealing themselves, and secretly photographing and recording conversations Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Metropolitan Police Act introduced by Sir Robert Peels?

It led to the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act, which had a tremendous impact on the history of criminal justice in general, and on the development of criminal investigation specifically. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Sir John Fielding in the development of criminal investigation?

He was the creator of the Bow Street Runners, a group of police officers attached to the Bow Street Court, performing criminal investigative functions. Signup and view all the answers