jan 1, 1838 - early american municiapl police forces

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The establishment of modern policing in the United States can be traced back to the mid-1800s, inspired by the British model of policing that was founded in 1829 and centered around the Peelian principles. Boston, New York, and Philadelphia were among the first cities to create publicly-funded professional police services in 1838, 1844, and 1854, respectively.

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