CJ 2120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Bow Street Runners, August Vollmer, History Of Rugby Union
30 Aug 2016
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Usa has 18,000 police departments and one federal law enforcement agency. Early milestones in the development of modern law enforcement. Our english heritage: *the only state not based on english law is. Bow street runners, 1724 - london in the 18th century was a mess. The fielding brothers (along with 4 other men) created an agency to prevent crimes. Connected to the bow street magistrate office, disbanded in 1839. Sir robert peel, the father of modern policing. Founded due to problems created by rapid urbanization and widespread lawlessness. Sheriff - had responsibilities that included collecting taxes and delivering court papers. Constable - head watchman, watched the streets for fire and disorder. Watch - citizens who brought in disorderly or criminal citizens. Formal police departments started forming in the 1830"s and. Virtually no personnel standards - you could buy your way into the force with no training whatsoever. Based on patronage" - who you knew, who was in power (in.
