The first modern police force is commonly said to be the London Metropolitan Police, established in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel, which promoted the preventive role of police as a deterrent to urban crime and disorder.
The first modern police force is commonly said to be the London Metropolitan Police. The London Metropolitan Police is established in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel. The London Metropolitan Police promoted the preventive role of police as a deterrent to urban crime and disorder. The London Metropolitan Police was established in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel.