History of Law Enforcement

Question 5 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Which of the following made the London Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 one of the most important developments in modern law enforcement?

Answer

it established the first modern municipal police force.

seeing the success of the London Metropolitan Police force, many other cities in the United States also created their own police forces.

It established London as the world’s capital for law enforcement activities

it focused on preventing crime rather than just responding when a crime had occurred.

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