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The Peelian principles describe the philosophy that Sir Robert Peel developed to define an ethical police force. The principles traditionally ascribed to Peel state that: [9] [10] Whether the police are effective is not measured on the number of arrests, but on the lack of crime.
The Metropolitan Police Act 1829 (10 Geo. 4. c. c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom , introduced by Sir Robert Peel , which established the Metropolitan Police .
Legislation in the 1830s introduced policing in boroughs and many counties and, in the 1850s, policing was established nationally. The Peelian principles describe the philosophy that Sir Robert Peel developed to define an ethical police force. The principles traditionally ascribed to Peel state that: [13] [14]
Values of community policing have been linked to Sir Robert Peel's 1829 Peelian Principles, most notably John Alderson, the former Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. [4] [5] Peel's ideas included that the police needed to seek the cooperation of the public and prioritize crime prevention.
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The Peelian principles of policing include: the duty to prevent crime, keep the peace and uphold the law, with the consent of the public, and with minimal use of force and restraint; to act impartially; and not to usurp the powers of the judiciary. [7] The latter standard requires a presumption of innocence.
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