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The Origins of Policing -- from the Middle Ages to the First World War

Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong

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The Metropolitan Police Act Was Spearheaded by Sir Robert Peel

The metropolitan police act was spear headed by a member of parliament named sir robert peel. He convinced the house of commons that they ought to create a standardized, centralized police force. So this really becomes the blue print for what we think as police forces. Who was robert peel? How did this come about? What was the thinking?

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