Reading Assignment for Section 1.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.3: Peel and the Met

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the early development of professional policing and the groundbreaking contributions of Henry Fielding and Sir Robert Peel. You’ll learn how Peel’s Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 laid the foundation for modern policing by emphasizing organization, prevention, and public trust. Finally, you’ll examine Peel’s principles of law enforcement and consider their lasting impact on contemporary policing strategies and community relations.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.3

• SLO 1: Explain the significance of Henry Fielding’s Bow Street Runners and their role in the evolution of professional policing.
• SLO 2: Analyze the impact of Robert Peel’s Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 on modern policing, including its emphasis on prevention and organization.
• SLO 3: Describe the principles of preventive patrol and assess their importance in reducing crime and promoting public safety.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the influence of militaristic organization in policing, including its advantages and challenges in maintaining discipline and efficiency.
• SLO 5: Discuss Sir Robert Peel’s Principles of Law Enforcement and their relevance to contemporary policing practices and community relations.