Which of the following is true of the police force created by the Metropolitan Police Act? Select all that apply.
A. It was structured along military lines.
B. It was a complete and utter failure considering all of its shortcomings.
C. Many of the members were corrupt.
D. Members were influenced by the wealthy.
E. Members wore distinctive uniforms.
F. It was initially composed of more than 1,000 men.
G. In the early years, nearly one-third of the officers were dismissed each year.
Answer (2)
The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 established a structured police force with distinctive uniforms and an initial composition of over 1,000 officers. High turnover rates plagued the early years, with almost a third of officers dismissed annually. However, it is an oversimplification to label the police force as a complete failure or to assert widespread corruption among members. ;
The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 created a structured police force in London that wore distinctive uniforms and initially included over 1,000 officers. The organization faced challenges such as high dismissal rates, but it cannot be wholly labeled as a failure or corrupt. Key aspects include its military structure and the ability to adapt to urban crime prevention needs.
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