Jack the Ripper - Describe law and order in London in the late 19th century.

... Jack the Ripper: Coursework Assignment One: Describe law and order in London in the late 19th century. In this assignment I intend to describe the situation of law and order in the late 19th century and analyzing it under 4 sections: The establishment of the police, Public perceptions, Crime in London and the modernization of the force. The establishment of the police The British police force came about in the nineteenth century. In 1800 Britain had two Police forces, The Bow Street Runners and the Thames Valley Police. The main turning point for policing in Britain was the establishment of the Metropolitan Police by Sir Robert Peel in 1829. The Metropolitan Police force was set up to carry out the functions of both the watchmen and the special constables. Watchmen patrolled the streets and kept an eye for trouble whereas Special Constables were called for large disturbances such as riots. Public perceptions The public's perception

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