The introduction and development of the police force (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which city had the first state-sponsored police force in Britain in 1800?
Which city had the first state-sponsored police force in Britain in 1800?
Glasgow
In what year did Henry Fielding replace Thomas de Veil as chief magistrate at Bow Street?
In what year did Henry Fielding replace Thomas de Veil as chief magistrate at Bow Street?
1748
What were the Bow Street Runners originally called?
What were the Bow Street Runners originally called?
Mr. Fielding's People
When were the Bow Street Runners, the first professional police force, organised?
When were the Bow Street Runners, the first professional police force, organised?
1749
How many Bow Street Runners were there in London by 1800?
How many Bow Street Runners were there in London by 1800?
68
How many men did the Bow Street Runners arrest in the Cato Street Conspiracy in 1820?
How many men did the Bow Street Runners arrest in the Cato Street Conspiracy in 1820?
13
When was the Metropolitan Police Force, Britain's first official police force, set up?
When was the Metropolitan Police Force, Britain's first official police force, set up?
1829
How many uniformed officers made up the Metropolitan Police when it began in 1829?
How many uniformed officers made up the Metropolitan Police when it began in 1829?
3,200
What position did Robert Peel hold when the Metropolitan Police was created?
What position did Robert Peel hold when the Metropolitan Police was created?
Home Secretary
What colour tailcoats did the Peelers wear?
What colour tailcoats did the Peelers wear?
Blue
What was the minimum height requirement for a Peeler?
What was the minimum height requirement for a Peeler?
5'7"
Which Act made it compulsory for all parts of the country to have a police force?
Which Act made it compulsory for all parts of the country to have a police force?
Country and Borough Police Act 1856
By what percentage did fingerprinting increase crime detection?
By what percentage did fingerprinting increase crime detection?
400%