The Thames River Police, Forefathers of Modern Policing
The Thames River Police were founded in 1798 by the West India Committee to protect the West Indian trade passing through the Port of London. Based on a model of preventative policing, they predate the Metropolitan Police by 21 years and are recognised by UNESCO as the longest continuously serving police force in the world, … Continue reading The Thames River Police, Forefathers of Modern Policing
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