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Jack The Ripper - Describe Law and Order in London in the Late 19th Century
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Jack The Ripper Coursework Assignment One: Describe Law and Order in London in the Late 19th Century Evolution in crime fighting began in 1829 when the Home Secretary, Sir Robert Peel set up the Metropolitan Police Force, Peel's creation still exists today. The affectionately named "peelers" or "bobbies" replaced many previous and relatively ineffective forces such as the Bow Street Runners, set up in 1749 and the more recent Thames River Police, set up just two years prior. In describing law and order in London I intend to examine five main factors, these are: the public perception of 19th century policing, the failures of the Metropolitan Police, the modernisation of the force, the expected and actual use of the police and the methods of crime prevention used. The Expected and Actual use of the Police The Metropolitan Police was set up to carry out the functions of both the watchmen and the special...
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