Industrial Revolution L8 Flashcards
Who was the man who who set up the Bow street runners?
In 1750 a magistrate called Henry Fielding used government money to set up a force of paid constables who patrolled London, called the Bow Street Runners
Why did they set up the Bow Street runners?
Because by the 18th century it was becoming increasingly clear that the existing system of parish constables and watchmen (charlies) was not effective.
What were Bow Street Runners?
Six men, who were trained, paid and were full-time officers.
Were bow street runners successful?
Yes bow street runners were successful.
Why did the Bow Street Runners not work everywhere?
They did not work everywhere because they were only confined to a small part of London and not used nationwide
Who supported the idea of the Government taking responsibility for organising and paying for policing?
Then Sir Robert Peel, Home Secretary, supported the idea of the Government taking responsibility for organising and paying for policing
Why did people oppose Robert Peel’s idea of the government paying the police?
People objected Peel’s idea because this would increase taxes to pay for the police force
What year was the metropolitan police act established?
Peel’s 1829 Metropolitan Police Act established the Metropolitan Police in central London
What was the start of the modern police force nicknamed?
They were the start of the modern police force and were nicknamed ‘peelers’.
What year was the County and Borough Police Act put in place?
In 1856 the County and Borough Police Act was put in place.
What was the 1856, County and Borough Police Act?
The County and Borough Police Act made it compulsory for all towns and counties to set up a proper full-time, paid police force.
What did the law say about how many police men should there should be for every 1000 people?
The law said that there should be one policeman for every 1,000 people
