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Sir Robert Peel: The Father of Modern Policing and the Legacy of Mental Health Accountability
Sir Robert Peel is regarded as the father of modern policing. He established the Metropolitan Police Service in London in 1829, fundamentally changing how communities protect and serve one another. His pioneering ideas set the stage for what police work should look like today. Yet, Peel's legacy is also entwined with a life-threatening event that reshaped the legal framework surrounding mental health and criminal accountability. The Assassination Attempt In 1843, a Scottish w
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"Oranges and lemons..."
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