Policing History & Organization

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to the history and organization of policing as presented in the lecture notes.

Who is known as the leader of the county in 1700's Britain?

D-Shire Aceve

What were the mounted officers known as in early British policing?

DG-Cames Stabling

What notable figure is associated with establishing the first municipal police force in London in 1824?

Sir Robert Peel

What principles of law enforcement are attributed to Sir Robert Peel?

Peel's Principles of Law Enforcement, which include 9 parts.

What is the common name for the police officers established by Sir Robert Peel?

Bobbies or Peelers.

What was the function of the 'hue and cry' in early American law enforcement?

It was instituted by the Statue of Winchester, requiring citizens to respond to calls for help.

When was the NYPD established, marking America's first metropolitan police force?

1844.

What year was the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) established?

1908.

What is the mission statement of the FBI?

To protect and defend the US against terrorism and foreign intelligence threats.

What are the two models of state police?

Centralized and Decentralized models.

What does the centralized model of state police involve?

Combining criminal investigations with highway patrol.

How is the decentralized model of state police organized?

The State Bureau of Investigation is separate from highway patrol.