FSC100H5 Lecture 1: 1_ Science and the Legal System (1)
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Term police" used by modern states to describe body enforcing law and maintaining order. Comes from french word policie: to keep order". Greek word for police is astynomia, noun consisting of asty (city) and nomos (law) A constituted body of persons empowered by state to enforce law, protect property, and limit civil disorder. Created by government of king louis xiv in 1667 to police city of parid, then. Defined task of police as ensuring the peace and quiet of the public and private individuals, etc". Considered as the template for north american police forces that followed european trend. Forces were responsible for patrolling the streets, maintaining a public presence, and investigating crime as part of a professional service. Later appointed undersecretary for war and colonies. Accepted position of chief secretary for ireland. On return to england, accepted post of secretary for home department and a seat in the cabinet. First task was to meet demands for criminal code.
