Law enforcement (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Period of British law enforcement transformation
Period of British law enforcement transformation
1700 to 1900
Role of Watchmen in 18th century
Role of Watchmen in 18th century
Nighttime patrols, dealt with minor offenses & disturbances
Role of Parish constables
Role of Parish constables
Local officials who handled petty crimes in their communities
Year Bow Street Runners were established
Year Bow Street Runners were established
1749
Who founded the Bow Street Runners
Who founded the Bow Street Runners
Henry Fielding
Who took control of Bow Street Runners in 1754
Who took control of Bow Street Runners in 1754
John Fielding (Henry Fielding's half-brother)
When Bow Street Runners received government funding
When Bow Street Runners received government funding
1785
What Bow Street Runners are considered to be
What Bow Street Runners are considered to be
First modern detectives
What 1829 Metropolitan Police Act established
What 1829 Metropolitan Police Act established
First professional police force in London
What 1856 Police Act made compulsory
What 1856 Police Act made compulsory
Professional police forces across England & Wales
When the CID was created
When the CID was created
1878
Main weakness of traditional law enforcement system
Main weakness of traditional law enforcement system
Designed for rural areas, failed in growing industrial cities
Key shift in policing by late 19th century
Key shift in policing by late 19th century
From reactive to proactive (prevention & detection)