History, Structure &
Technology of Law
Enforcement in England &
America 2026 | Study Guide
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What system was used for early policing in England?
The pledge system, which included tythings, hundredmen, and shire reeves.
Who established the first organized police force in London?
Sir Robert Peel through the Metropolitan Police Act.
What were the Bow Street Runners?
Fielding's Bow Street Runners were an early form of organized police in England, improving upon previous private
police and thief takers.
What was a common role of law enforcement in Colonial America?
To keep the peace, fight crime, collect taxes, and supervise elections.
What were 'slave patrols' in Colonial America?
An early form of law enforcement that enforced slave codes and maintained order.
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