Policing the nation

• To whom did the Metropolitan Police report directly?

  The Home Secretary
• Where was the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police located?

  Scotland Yard in London
• What was the staffing situation of the Metropolitan Police in 1885?

  It was understaffed with 13,319 officers for over 5 million people
• How many officers were available for duty at any one time in 1885?

  1,383 officers
• What concerns were raised about the quality of police recruits?

  They were often poorly-trained, from dodgy backgrounds, or lacked good morals
• How did crime control efforts impact the number of arrests in London between 1878 and 1883?

  The number of arrests increased from 13,000 to 18,000
• When was the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) established?

  In 1878
• Who set up the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)?

  Howard Vincent
• What was the primary focus of the Metropolitan Police after the establishment of the CID?

  To focus on crime prevention
• Who was appointed as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner in 1886?

  Sir Charles Warren
• How did Sir Charles Warren run the Metropolitan Police?

  He ran it like a military force
• What action did Sir Charles Warren take to control protesters on 'Bloody Sunday' in 1887?

  He called in the army
• What was the public's concern regarding the police's role during 'Bloody Sunday'?

  People were concerned that the police were a military tool for the government
• Why was Sir Charles Warren criticized during his tenure as Commissioner?

  For enjoying the repression of protesters and failing to catch Jack the Ripper
• When was Sir Charles Warren fired from his position?

  In 1888