The Glasgow Police Act

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Which city established the first professional police service in Scotland?

Aberdeen

Glasgow (correct)

Dundee

Edinburgh

Who founded the London Metropolitan Police?

Sir Robert Gibson

Sir Robert Peel (correct)

Sir Robert Harrison

Sir Robert Bobby

Which country adopted the model of the London Metropolitan Police as a basis for their police forces?

China

United States (correct)

France

Germany

According to Sir Robert Peel's principles, which of the following is NOT a key principle for police organizations?

To seek and preserve public favour, not by pandering to public opinion, but by constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial service to law, in complete independence of policy, and without regard to the justice or injustice of the substance of individual laws, by ready offering of individual service and friendship to all members of the public without regard to their wealth or social standing, by ready exercise of courtesy and friendly good humour, and by ready offering of individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of building community trust for police agencies?

It improves the agency's effectiveness, innovation, productivity, and strategic advantage. Signup and view all the answers

Why is establishing clear community-based expectations important for police organizations?

It helps the agency gain public approval and respect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of police in any community, according to Sir Robert Peel's principles?

To seek and preserve public favour, not by pandering to public opinion, but by constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial service to law, in complete independence of policy, and without regard to the justice or injustice of the substance of individual laws, by ready offering of individual service and friendship to all members of the public without regard to their wealth or social standing, by ready exercise of courtesy and friendly good humour, and by ready offering of individual sacrifice in protecting and preserving life. Signup and view all the answers