Sir Robert Peel

The career of a police officer is faced with many dangers in the profession. They continually face the unknown and the unpredictable. Unfortunately they never really know the outcome of any situation they enter into which can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police officers include death, increased risk of catching diseases, and minor or a serious trauma, both emotional and physical. These dangers are faced in many different situations in the field. Police has really evolved overtime and I will describe the impact of Sir Robert Peel on the evolution of policing and its history.

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Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) London policeman, or bobbies which originate their nickname from the name of Sir Robert Peel, the British statesman who prearranged the London police force in the year of 1829. Sir Robert Peel really wanted a police force that would provide citizens with "the full and complete protection of the law" and "check the increase of crime." He really pushed through the legislation an act called the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829. Peel was born on Feb 5, 1788 right near Bury, England. He attended Harrow preparatory school and Oxford University. He graduated from Oxford in 1808 and entered Parliament the following year as a Tory. When he was at the age of 24 years old, Peel became the chief secretary for Ireland. In this role he maintained the Protestant ascendancy in which is today known as Northern Ireland in the face of growing demands for Roman Catholic emancipation.( © 2012 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated )

The Metropolitan Act of 1829 the London Metropolitan Police was created, it was one thousand participants strong and they were all participants easily recognized because of their uniforms that included blue coats and top hats. Sir Robert Peel's "bobbies" had four specific operational philosophies. The first one was to reduce worry and disagreement between law enforcement officers and the public. The second one was to really use nonviolence which means in keeping the peace, therefore the Bobbies did not carry firearms. The third one was to dismiss the military from certain duties, such as controlling city violence. The fourth one was to be judged on the nonappearance of crime somewhat than through high visibility of police actions. The outcome of this was so successful that it was soon implemented in smaller towns in England and the United States. ( Law Enforcement in the 21st Century, Second Edition, by Heath B. Grant and Karen J. Terry. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc.)

Sir Robert Peel had nine principles and their connection to modern policing. The first principle says that the basic reason for having a police force is to prevent crime and disorder. The second principle recommends that police must have public approval to be helpful. Third, the police must secure