CJS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Frankpledge, Benefit Society, The Home Depot
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Early middle ages (5th-10th century) kft (2-3 questions on test from this section) The frankpledge system required that groups of ten families, called tithings, agree to uphold the law, keep order and bring violators to court. Will show up on test three kft. Not official but tried to keep the community safe. With the growth of commerce and industry, cities expanded while farming. In 1829, sir robert peel created the first official police force in london declined (urbanization) ( bobbies ) Robert peel is known as the father of policing. He said if you do not have these to functions, your policing would. Policing was localized to prevent a national force that would threaten civil liberties. Local policing needs to be controlled by democratically elected officials. If the citizens are unhappy with who is representing them in the police system, someone can be voted out to bring in something.
