1750 - 1900 Law Enforcement Flashcards
Why did the old law enforcement system stop working from 1750 onwards?
The old law enforcement system relied on everyone in a town or village knowing each other, which didn’t work for large cities.
Who were the bow street runners?
The bow street runners were a group of part time constables who were paid by John Fielding to patrol the main streets in London.
Who founded the bow street runners?
The bow street runners were founded by John Fielding.
When did the bow street runners begin?
The bow street runners first arose in the mid 18th century.
What did John Fielding begin to do in the late 18th century that spread knowledge of criminals?
In the late 18th century, John fielding began publishing the ‘Hue and Cry’ newspaper.
Why was the concept of a paid police force not popular when John Fielding first proposed it?
The idea was not popular because people didn’t want to deal with the extra taxes.
When was the metropolitan police force set up?
The metropolitan police force was set up in the early 19th century by Robert Peel.
Who set up the metropolitan police force?
The metropolitan police force was set up by Robert Peel.
What did the metropolitan police act entail?
The metropolitan police act involved the setting up of a 3000-strong police force that was paid for by the government.
What were the four policing-related acts established in the early-mid 1800s?
- Metropolitan police act
- Municipal corporations act
- Rural constabulary act
- Count and Borough police act
What did the municipal corporations act do?
The municipal corporations act allowed towns and cities to set up their own police force.
What did the rural constabulary act do?
The rural constabulary act allowed magistrates to set up a police force in their county.
What did the county and borough police act entail?
The county and borough police act created three Inspectors of Constabulary who would inspect police forces. If the police force was up to standard, the government would pay for 1/4 of the funding.
What method of law enforcement began to be used in the mid 19th century?
Detectives began to be used for the first time.
How did telegraph affect police enforcement of the late 1800s?
Telegraph allowed police forces to communicate much easier and pass important messages.
