nine principles presented in the early days of the London Metropolitan Police Force, the first organized police department in the western world and one that continues to serve as the model for modern policing. Robert Peel, a conservative parliamentarian recognized the need for an independent, impartial organization to keep the peace and fight crime. Two centuries later, Peel’s principles are at the heart of most thoughtful discussions of policing. Which, if any continue to be relevant (pick two) and which, if any, have grown out of date (pick one). Write 350 words for next Tuesday. Cite material.
