Sir Robert Peel is accredited with being the founder of the modern day Police Service. His principals and methods, codes of conduct copied and cited throughout many Police Forces around the world even today. Sir Robert Peel had 9 Principals he used, let’s look into how they affected the past and present model of the Police.
Principle 1 - “The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder.”
After the successful integration of the Police in Scotland with the City of Glasgow Police in 1800’s and Ireland followed with Royal Irish Constabulary in 1822 (due to the peace process). The Watchmen and river Police in London were included into a new Police force instructed by Peel who was presently the home secretary to a …show more content…
Police actively get involved in community projects and talks to children in schools to try and build a bond and gain some respect from those who may see the Police as a negative due to the involvement some members of their family have had. A development of the Police is the involvement within the Gay communities. Being Gay is no longer a barrier to joining the Police. The public of this time seem too responded to this action by the Police with great respect, however there are still some who disagree with the Police becoming open to all.
Principle 8 - “Police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary.”
Sir Robert Peels Police were designated thief catchers this was their primary role. Their function was to be a visible deterant, They had to remain calm and quiet, reserve judgment as this was for others to decide if a person was guilty or not. They had to keep their temper under duress but be bold and take control of a situation should the need arise. This is still relevant to today’s Police Force, Each new officer goes through training and regular training to keep their skills and develop new tactics to deal with the demanding situations that occur in a modern
Principle 1 - “The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder.”
After the successful integration of the Police in Scotland with the City of Glasgow Police in 1800’s and Ireland followed with Royal Irish Constabulary in 1822 (due to the peace process). The Watchmen and river Police in London were included into a new Police force instructed by Peel who was presently the home secretary to a …show more content…
Police actively get involved in community projects and talks to children in schools to try and build a bond and gain some respect from those who may see the Police as a negative due to the involvement some members of their family have had. A development of the Police is the involvement within the Gay communities. Being Gay is no longer a barrier to joining the Police. The public of this time seem too responded to this action by the Police with great respect, however there are still some who disagree with the Police becoming open to all.
Principle 8 - “Police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary.”
Sir Robert Peels Police were designated thief catchers this was their primary role. Their function was to be a visible deterant, They had to remain calm and quiet, reserve judgment as this was for others to decide if a person was guilty or not. They had to keep their temper under duress but be bold and take control of a situation should the need arise. This is still relevant to today’s Police Force, Each new officer goes through training and regular training to keep their skills and develop new tactics to deal with the demanding situations that occur in a modern