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'A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis' by Patrick Colquhoun is a ground-breaking work that sheds light on the various crimes and misdemeanors that threaten public and private property and security in the metropolis. Colquhoun suggests remedies for these crimes, including the need for an appropriate police force to prevent and detect offenses. The book reveals the magnitude of the problem and the urgency for change in the metropolis. It covers a wide range of topics, including ineffective criminal jurisprudence, small thefts, burglaries and highway robberies, cheats and swindlers, gaming, and counterfeit money. Colquhoun provides detailed accounts of the causes, progression, and remedies for these crimes, making this an essential read for anyone interested in the history of policing and the prevention of crime.
An account of crime and policing in Georgian London, written by a magistrate and initially published anonymously in 1796.
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