The Peelian Principles

Question 1

First Peelian principle

Answer 1

To prevent crime and disorder

Question 2

Second Peelian principle

Answer 2

Ability of police to perform their duties depends on public approval of their exsistance.

Question 3

Third Peelian principle

Answer 3

Police must secure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public

Question 4

Fourth Peelian principle

Answer 4

Any degree of co-operation from the public diminishes proportionately he necessity of the use of force

Question 5

Fifth Peelian principle

Answer 5

Seek and preserve public favour not by pandering to public opinion but by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to the law

Question 6

Sixth Peelian principle

Answer 6

Use physical force when necessary to secure observance of the law or to restore order only when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be sufficient

Question 7

Seventh Peelian principle

Answer 7

Police should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police.

In essence maintain public relationships

Question 8

Eighth Peelian principle

Answer 8

Police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appear to unsurp the powers of the judiciary.

Police uphold law
Judiciary to punish

Question 9

Ninth Peelian principle

Answer 9

Test of efficiency is the absence of crime and not the visible evidence of police action