Most people know Sir Robert Peel as the man who founded the first modern police force in the world, London’s Metropolitan Police. It must have been a good move as he went on to become Prime Minister, living in the famous 10 Downing Street but little did anyone expect that he would soon be involved… Continue reading Did a lunatic try to kill a Prime Minister Robert Peel or was it all a cover story?
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The original 9 principles of the police
There had been many attempts at upholding law and order over the centuries. Groups of Night Watchmen and organisations such as the Bow Street Runners came and went, doing the best they could but the concept of a professional police did not come to light until 1829 when Robert Peel became the Home Secretary. It was… Continue reading The original 9 principles of the police
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