The organisation of policing in Whitechapel (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many beat constables worked in H Division in Whitechapel?
How many beat constables worked in H Division in Whitechapel?
Approximately 500
How many sergeants supervised the beat constables in H Division?
How many sergeants supervised the beat constables in H Division?
37
How many CID detectives worked in H Division?
How many CID detectives worked in H Division?
15
What was the main role of beat constables in Whitechapel?
What was the main role of beat constables in Whitechapel?
Walking routes & maintaining presence
What consequence could constables face for missing crimes on their beat?
What consequence could constables face for missing crimes on their beat?
Fined or dismissed
How did many Whitechapel residents view the police?
How did many Whitechapel residents view the police?
As government representatives
What environmental features made policing Whitechapel difficult?
What environmental features made policing Whitechapel difficult?
Dark, narrow alleyways & crowded courts
Which gang operated protection rackets in Whitechapel?
Which gang operated protection rackets in Whitechapel?
Dessarabian Tigers
Approximately how many prostitutes worked in Whitechapel by 1888?
Approximately how many prostitutes worked in Whitechapel by 1888?
1,200
What problem did alcohol consumption cause in Whitechapel?
What problem did alcohol consumption cause in Whitechapel?
Violence & disorder
Which organization organized political demonstrations in Whitechapel?
Which organization organized political demonstrations in Whitechapel?
Social Democratic Federation
What policing challenge resulted from Jewish immigration in the 1880s?
What policing challenge resulted from Jewish immigration in the 1880s?
Language barriers & ethnic tensions