Sir Robert Peel

Sir Robert Peel

Sir Robert Peel: Early Roots of Policing

University of Phoenix

Sir Robert Peel: Early Roots of Policing
      In researching Sir Robert Peel’s position on policing to the diverse needs of modern day population, it was discovered that police departments currently use the nine principles that Peel established in 1829. These principles are used as a basis for the police to prevent crime and also to maintain a positive relationship with the community. This paper will attempt to show how Peel’s policing and principles are being used in modern times and show his position on policing.
In 1829 Sir Robert Peel created the Metropolitan Police while serving as Secretary of England. Peel stated “The key to policing is that the police are the people and that the people are the police” (Law Enforcement: Robert Peels Concept, 1829). Community policing is based on Peel’s concept of prevention and has been embraced by many law enforcement organizations across the country (www.associatedcontent.com). Community policing requires an investment in training with special attention to problem analysis and problem solving, facilitation, community organization and other various specialized training (www.freeonlineresearchpapers.com). The evolution of modern day policing has had many failed attempts and false starts since the early nineteenth century. While Peel’s principles represent an idealized vision of police activity, they have been known to serve as a stepping stone for modern law enforcement and criminologists. The concept of community policing can be attributed to Sir Robert Peel in the sense that his
Principles have formed the core values of community interactions (www.freeonlineresearchpapers.com).
Peel established the police, also known as “bobbies” or territorial police forces. The introduction of “beats” was performed by bobbies as a form of patrolling. Law enforcement agencies still have police patrolling the streets with the goal of preventing...