Modern day law enforcement was rooted upon the English law enforcement. As a result, three major milestones that led the way to our modern day law enforcement system was the creation of the watch and ward, Bow Street Runners, and the new police known as bobbies. The first milestone in the history of law enforcement is the assigned task of night watch. Statute of Winchester created the watch and ward in cities and towns to protect citizens from crimes that happen during the night. It appointed people where males who patrolled at night to help ensure community safety and can be considered the first attempt towards policing towns (Schmalleger, 2103). The second milestone in policing history is the coming of the Bow Street Runners. Founded by
