SOC 3750 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Irish Constabulary, London Metropolitan University

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 3750
• Professor: Patrick Parnaby

Document Summary

Founding principles for governance and operation of police were designed to protect the integrity of. This article seeks to promote awareness of these principles and challenges to provide a general introduction to the subject of canadian policing. The framework for policing in canada to this day is profoundly guided by the principles articulated by. Sir robert peel the origins of which way be traced back to he establishment of the royal irish. Constabulary in 1822 and the london metropolitan police in 1829. Outlined 9 principles > peel"s principles : emphasize crime prevention over law enforcement recognize social controls more effective in keeping the peace than external force, recognize reliance on public cooperation, requiring public confidence. Gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police : these principles find expression in the current adherence to the philosophy of community policing . All orders of government involved in policing.