Court History

Police History

Today, the roles of police officers play a significant part on American history. Police officers commit to protecting and serving the community. The simulation states “the police represent us” (University of Phoenix, 2011). Throughout the years police history has changed drastically. However, the changes that have been made throughout the years have been efficient to policing to this day. Policing ensures society is protected and free from harm. This paper will discuss; the history of policing, the relationship between the government and the policing organizations.

The police history has changed drastically throughout the years. The major change was the creation of the modern police. According to Grant and Terry (2012), Robert Peel is the “father” of modern policing. In 1829, Sir Robert Peel assisted as Home Secretary of England and created the London Metropolitan Police. In addition, Peel established nine principles to his theory of policing. The nine principles are as important today as they were in the 1800s. His advancement in policing included chains of command, uniforms, and rules of conduct (Grant & Terry, 2012). According to Peel, the real key for policing is “the police are the people and the people are the police.” Peel’s duty of new police was crime prevention. Prevention of crime could be accomplished without interfering with the lives of citizens. Sir Robert Peel also believed the existence of police was to prevent crime and disorder. Later, Peel introduced “beat” as a form of patrolling by officers or also known as “bobbies.” Today, law enforcement agencies still have police patrolling the streets with the goal of preventing crime. Sir Robert Peel has made everlasting effect on policing and his format to policing is still practiced in law enforcement.

Relationship between the U.S. government and the policing organizations

In addition to Sir Robert Peel’s important role in policing, the relationship...