"But after this natural burst of indignation, no man of sense, courage, or prudence will waste his time or his strength in retrospective reproaches or repinings."
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Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) was a pivotal figure in British politics and the founder of the modern police force. Born into a wealthy family, Peel served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Prime Minister twice. His legacy includes the establishment of the Metropolitan Police Service in 1829, which introduced principles of policing still in use today. Peel's commitment to law and order, alongside his belief in social reform, has left an indelible mark on both British policing and governance.
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"The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence."
Robert Peel