Question 8 • Edwards Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security B 25-26
What was one of the major differences between the Boston Police Department (modeled after the London police) and its predecessor, the Boston watchmen force?
Answer
A
The Boston Police Department had just five officers, while the watchmen had a force of twenty.
B
The Boston watchmen were responsible for a variety of non-law-enforcement services such as making certain sewers remained clear and clean.