SOC327 Study Guide - Final Guide: Great Fear, Industrial Revolution, Hue And Cry
6 Jan 2016
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Watch and ward system provided for 2 watchmen to supplement the duties of the constable. Chapter 1: the origins & evolution of police work. Hue & cry- in early england, the requirement that able-bodied men assist the police. Frankpledge system- a system of maintaining order in early england feudal society, policing was a community responsibility: everyone was responsible for their neighbors. Every free man between 15-60 was required to enroll in a grouping of ten families called a tything resulted in formation of village night watches. Statue of winchester- a statute that made policing a community responsibility. Justice of the peace act- centralized peacekeeping duties under justices of the peace, who were appointed directly by the king and who enjoy stronger authority and greater powers than the constables. Environmental scan- a study designed to identify community, legislative, policy and other forces in the community that will result in demands on the police.
