The police have acted as 'moral guardians' since the early 19th century

Laverick, Wendy; Joyce, Peter

Abstract

Book Details:
Have you ever wondered whether crime dramas reflect the reality of police work? Or what the future of policing could look like in the context of recent controversies?

Offering thought-provoking insights into understanding, addressing and preventing crime, this fascinating 'go to' book reveals the myths and realities of policing in the 21st century. The 50 facts take in crime prevention, the investigative process, forensics, models of policing, the limits of police powers and a range of other provocative themes. Offering a deeper and richer understanding of the profession, this book will equip you to think critically about modern perceptions of policing.

Citation

Laverick, W., & Joyce, P. (2025). The police have acted as 'moral guardians' since the early 19th century. In J. Lamb, M. Hart, J. Treadwell, A. Lynes, & C. Kelly (Eds.), 50 Facts Everyone Should Know About the Police. Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447370499

• Online Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
• Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
• Deposit Date: Mar 27, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 29, 2026
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: 50 Facts Everyone Should Know About the Police
• Chapter Number: 3
• ISBN: 978-1447370475
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447370499
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5089798
• Publisher URL: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/50-facts-everyone-should-know-about-the-police