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The History of the PoliceThe History of the PoliceSECTION1 Native American police officers 1883It is important to examine the history of policing in the United States in order to understand how it has progressed and changed over time. Alterations to the purpose, duties, and structure of American police agencies have allowed this profession to evolve from ineffective watch groups to police agencies that incor-porate advanced technology and problem-solving strategies into their daily operations. This SECTION provides an overview of the history of American policing, beginning with a discussion of the English influence of Sir Robert Peel and the London Metropolitan Police. Next, early law enforcement efforts in Colonial America are discussed using a description of social and political issues relevant to the police at that time.
Section 1 The History of the Police 3 enforcement in their communities.1 The English referred to this as kin police in which people were respon- sible for watching out for their relatives or kin.2 In Colonial America, a watch system consisting of citizen volunteers (usually men) was in place until the mid-19th century.3 Citizens that were part of watch groups
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