Lesson 11: 1500-1700- law enforcements methods

• What was the role of the Town Constable in 1500s England?

  To enforce local laws and maintain order
• How were Town Constables chosen?

  They were chosen by local people
• What was one of the responsibilities of the Town Constable?

  To help collect fines
• What were Town Constables expected to do with criminals?

  Take them to the courts
• What was the role of the Night Watchman?

  To patrol the town at night
• What time did Night Watchmen patrol?

  Between 10pm and dawn
• What was a responsibility of the Night Watchman when a criminal was loose?

  To ring a bell to warn people
• Were Night Watchmen paid for their work?

  No, they were unpaid
• What was the role of Thief Takers?

  To catch criminals for a reward
• How were Thief Takers' methods described?

  Unofficial and open to corruption
• What was a common issue with Thief Takers?

  Their methods could be violent
• Who was expected to help catch criminals in villages?

  Village communities
• How did the size of villages affect crime enforcement?

  People knew each other well
• Was there a national organized form of policing in this period?

  No, there was no national policing
• How did standards of law enforcement vary?

  They varied by location in the country