Methods of combattinf crime Flashcards
(18 cards)
What were Tithings in the Middle Ages?
Groups of 10 who were then grouped into 100s, responsible for policing in their area.
What was the role of the shire reeve (sheriff) in England?
Responsible for public order and could raise a posse if needed.
Who were Thief Takers?
Unofficial policemen in towns and cities who captured criminals for rewards.
What was Jonathan Wild known for?
Being the ‘Thief taker General’ who built a crime network of planned thefts.
When was the Metropolitan Police set up?
In 1829 by Robert Peel.
What were the Metropolitan Police also known as?
Peelers or Bobbies.
What was the structure of the Metropolitan Police?
Run by 2 commissioners with a headquarters at Scotland Yard.
What were the requirements for Metropolitan Police constables?
Must be able to read, write, and work 7 days.
What was the role of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the 16th-18th Century?
Provided vital services in policing and punishing, ensuring laws were enforced.
Who appointed the Parish Constable and Watchman?
The JP appointed them from local traders or farmers.
What were Bow Street Runners?
Paid, trained officers appointed by Henry Fielding to combat crime.
What innovation did the Bow Street Runners introduce?
The idea of preventative and professional policing.
What transport developments occurred in 20th Century policing?
Cars were commonly used from the 1930s; helicopters were introduced in the 1980s.
What communication technology was first used in the 1910s?
Radio.
What emergency number was introduced in 1937?
999.
What specialisation was introduced in 1946?
Fraud Squad.
What is the role of the Anti-Terror Branch?
Established in 1971 to address terrorism-related crimes.
What has been a trend in 21st Century policing?
A return to community policing.
