Reading Assignment for Section 1.1

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.1: Policing in Ancient Times.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore how ancient societies maintained order and enforced rules through systems like kin policing and community responsibility. You’ll also uncover the lasting influence of early written legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, on modern legal systems. Finally, you’ll examine the contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations to law enforcement practices and trace the evolution of policing systems leading to the establishment of professional law enforcement.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.1

• SLO 1: Describe the methods ancient societies used to maintain order and enforce rules, including kin policing and community responsibility.
• SLO 2: Explain the significance of early written legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Code, and their influence on modern legal systems.
• SLO 3: Analyze the contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations to law enforcement practices and how these practices shaped modern policing systems.
• SLO 4: Compare and contrast the mutual pledge system and the frankpledge system, identifying key features and their evolution in early policing.
• SLO 5: Evaluate the impact of early policing reforms, such as the establishment of the Bow Street Runners and the Thames River Police, on the development of professional law enforcement.