FSC100H5 Lecture Notes - Royal Irish Constabulary, City Of Glasgow Police, Politeia
Document Summary
A police force is a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law, protect property, and limit civil disorder. Their powers include the legitimized use of force. The term is most commonly associated with police services of a sovereign state that are authorized to exercise the police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility. Pre: french revolution: city of glasgow police (1800, s ret in paris (1810, metropolitan police in london (1829, royal irish constabulary (1822) For the first time, these forces were charged with a preventative role: patrolling the streets, maintaining a public presence, and investigating crime as part of a professional service. Metropolitan police in london: often considered the template for north american police. Sir robert peel: educated at harrow and oxford, 1809 became member of parliament, one year later he was appointed undersecretary for war and colonies.
