The crime rate in the colonies increased as soon as more new immigrates arrived in America. For that reason, numerous towns decided to implement the British system of having Watchmen. Over time, they designed some men (at the begging they were one officer and six men) to patrol the town. In the future, Boston city had a special force of 8 men to watch the city at night.
Later, another place like New Amsterdam, the future New York City gave to their night watchers more tools in order to do the job. For example rattles, uniforms and, they received a salary for their labor. This constituted a primitive police system in the new colonies.
Later, another place like New Amsterdam, the future New York City gave to their night watchers more tools in order to do the job. For example rattles, uniforms and, they received a salary for their labor. This constituted a primitive police system in the new colonies.