Methods Of Combating Crime Flashcards
(36 cards)
Tithings
Groups of 10 men who were then grouped in 100s
Responsible for policing in their area
England was divided into what
Shires
Shire reeve
Sherif
Responsible for public order
When was the JP most important
16th to 18th century
Who were JPs
Chosen from local landowners
provided a vital service in both policing and punishing
Ensured law was enforced
Who did JPs appoint
Parish constable and night watchman from local traders/farmers
What were parish constable and night watchmen meant to do
Deter criminals, beggars and strangers
What did they wear and carry
No uniform and no weapon
Why did they become less effective
Towns grew bigger
Thief takers
Acted as unofficial police
Captured criminals and claimed the reward
Charged a fee to return stolen goods
Who was the thief taker general
Jonathan wild
Profited off stolen goods
Who was appointed magistrate of bow st court
Henry fielding
How many paid officers were appointed
6
What newspaper was published an what did it contain
Quarterly pursuit
Contained a list of criminals descriptions and their crimes
Who set up the met police and when
Robert peel
1829
Why was the met police set up
Peel wanted a full time professional force to investigate crime, patrol and catch criminals
What were the met police know as
Peelers/bobbies
Where was the headquarters of the met police
Scotland Yard
What radius did it cover
7 miles
How many police Constables were there
144
Met police must be able to do what
Read and write
Work 7 days a week
What did the met police wear and carry
Wore a uniform and carried a truncheon and rattle
Extended to a river and horse patrol by what year
1839
