Sociology 2253A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, History Of Anglo-Saxon England
19 Oct 2013
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In european context no early law enforcement prior to 19th century. Emperors defended their power and those who did not comply dealt with the wrath of their armies. Alfred the great ruled over anglo saxon england said they would provide security for subjects in exchange for loyalty and obedience. Alfred ordered landowners to provide protection for workers. Ordered groups of ten people to watch over neighborhood called tithing"s and if they saw something they would raise awareness by raising a hue and cry or alert the group by ringing a bell for example. Shire-reeve was the name of the sheriff. William the conqueror adopted framework of anglo-saxon tithing system but called it the frank pledge. System required citizens to pledge to uphold the law and take responsibility for the conduct of all members within the group. Reduced responsibility of sheer-rives to dealing strictly with law enforcement. A court tourn developed where a group of people could hear cases.
