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| What is the Frankpledge System? |
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| Considered the first type of community policing because system was based on principles of mutual responsibility of each man to his neighbours. Organized from the ground up and invested in residents the responsibility to assist in maintenance of order in the community. Each adult male in the community was expected to take a turn being the tithingman, a key component of the this system |
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| what is the Justice of the Peace Act (1361) |
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| it centralized peacekeeping duties under justices of the peace who were appointed directly by the king and who were superior in power and authority to constables. This represented first instance in which police were subordinated to judiciary and resulted in injustice and corruption. |
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| What is the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829? |
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| Introduced by Sir Robert Peel, created a full-time, unarmed police force in London and was enacted in the face of considerable public opposition. Many people feared the authority that would be invested in formal police organization |
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| Professional Era of Policing |
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| Included reforms focused on ensuring police forces were free from political influence, operated with strong centralized control maintained strong discipline, and used both personnel and technology efficiently |
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| established the first full-time police force in London in 1822. He made principles of policing that provide basis for community policing in 20th century. As we enter the 20th century, principles 1st set down in early 1800's are providing framework for the organization and delivery of police services. |
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enacted in 1285. the significance along with Justice of the Peace Act. Structured nature of policing and role of constables in England. Revived the hue and cry, assigned to each hundred (key part of Frankpledge System ). The responsibility of all offences committed within it and reinforced maintenance of the watch and ward system
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| Mandate of Early Municipal Police |
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a) policing conflicts that developed between labours and business owners
b) attempting to maintain moral standards by enforcing laws against drunkenness, prostitution and gambling
c) apprehending criminals |
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| What are the Technological innovations that altered the delivery of police services |
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1) expansion of telephone systems into households
2) the emergence of police patrol cars
3) introduction to the 2 way radio |
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True or false?
Canadian policing is relatively distinct and tailored to the needs of the community? As every community is different with a diverse population and history. |
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The traditional police organization was premised on a hierarchal, paramilitary model with very distinct lines of command and control. With the advent of community policing, there has been a flattening pf police organizations, caused in part by decentralization of power and increasing authority and autonomy being given to line officers.
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| police boards and police commissions play a major role in overseeing activities of police services. This governance is intended to provide strategic oversight; by contrast, dat to day operational decision making falls under jurisdiction of the chief of police. |
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