History of the Police

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the history and evolution of policing, focusing on important figures, eras, laws, and principles.

Code of Hammurabi

The first attempt at formal laws written around 1750 BC, covering property offenses, marriage, family, and social issues.

Night Watch Systems

Methods of patrolling cities during the night, primarily involving volunteers or those being punished, implemented between the 1630s and early 1700s.

Metropolitan Police Act of 1829

Legislation passed by Sir Robert Peel that laid the foundation for modern policing.

Peelian Principles

A set of guidelines by Sir Robert Peel for effective policing, emphasizing stability, organization, and community relations.

Political Era of Policing

The time from the 1840s to the 1930s characterized by political control of police forces, corruption, and brutality.

Reform Era of Policing

A period from the 1930s to the 1980s aimed at reducing political influence in policing and redefining police roles.

Community Era of Policing

The period from the 1980s to present focusing on community engagement, partnership, and proactive policing strategies.

Homeland Security Era

The time from September 11, 2001, to present emphasizing counterterrorism, intelligence-led policing, and emergency preparedness.

August Vollmer

Known as the Father of American Policing, he promoted the use of science and technology in law enforcement and established standards for police education.

FBI

Federal Bureau of Investigation, established in 1908, responsible for federal criminal investigations and civil intelligence.