Crime & punishment - Metropolitan Police Force

The video discusses the founding of the Metropolitan Police Force by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, replacing the Bow Street Runners. It outlines the initial requirements for joining the force and the challenges faced by early officers, including public distrust and assaults. Over time, the police force evolved, becoming more effective with increased arrests and a reduced crime rate. The introduction of plainclothes detectives in 1842 marked a significant development, allowing for a broader range of crime-solving techniques, including the use of the Galton-Henry fingerprinting system.

Who established the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829?

• Sir Francis Galton

• Sir Robert Peel

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Sir Isaac Newton

What was one of the initial requirements to join the Metropolitan Police Force?

• Must own a horse

• Must be able to read and write

• Must have a military background

• Must be over 40 years old

How did the public initially react to the new Metropolitan Police Force?

• They were warmly welcomed

• They were celebrated as heroes

• They were not trusted and often assaulted

• They were ignored

When did plainclothes detectives first appear on the streets?

• 1829

• 1842

• 1856

• 1900

What system is being studied to link suspects to crime scenes?

• Ballistics analysis

• Facial recognition

• Galton-Henry fingerprinting

• DNA profiling