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The Bow Street Runners
This was a group created by Henry Fielding to patrol his neighborhood in London -
City Police
City Police were developed by U.S. cities independently during the 1800's. These police were not responsible for crime control but they spent time on social services, like inspections, and looking after the homeless populations. -
State Police
State Police were first developed in Texas as they called themselves the Texas Rangers. They were created to protect new settlers, defend Native Americans, and track criminals/slaves across various city jurisdictions. -
First American Police Force
the city of Boston established the first American police force with officers on duty full-time -
Metropolitan Police Axt
This was passed by Sir Robert Peel in England. It developed a professional police force supported by the government. -
International Association of Chiefs of Police
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First African American Men to join Police Force
eight African-American men joined Atlanta's police force. massive police effort helps bring about peaceful integration of Atlanta public. -
Professionalizing of Police
This was improved in the 1960's after frequent police corruption, an increase in police violence and the uncovering of the mafia nationwide -
Community Policing
included initiatives to improve relationships between police and the local communities (particularly minority communities)
