![The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart., 1850. Portrait of British industrialist and politician Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police Service, served twice as Prime Minister and Home Secretary during the reign The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart., 1850. Portrait of British industrialist and politician Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police Service, served twice as Prime Minister and Home Secretary during the reign](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2HT659Y/the-late-sir-robert-peel-bart-1850-portrait-of-british-industrialist-and-politician-robert-peel-who-founded-the-metropolitan-police-service-served-twice-as-prime-minister-and-home-secretary-during-the-reign-of-queen-victoria-peel-died-after-being-thrown-from-his-horse-while-riding-on-constitution-hill-in-london-on-29-june-1850-from-quotillustrated-london-newsquot-1850-2HT659Y.jpg)
The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart., 1850. Portrait of British industrialist and politician Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police Service, served twice as Prime Minister and Home Secretary during the reign
![The Westminster Collection - Honouring the nation's most important events and anniversaries with historic commemorative coins, stamps and collectables. The Westminster Collection - Honouring the nation's most important events and anniversaries with historic commemorative coins, stamps and collectables.](https://www.westminstercollection.com/media/51576983/Robert-Peel-Metropolitan-Police-Force.jpg)
The Westminster Collection - Honouring the nation's most important events and anniversaries with historic commemorative coins, stamps and collectables.
![A Peeler or Police Officer circa 1845. The Police Act 1829 of Parliament introduced by Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police of London; replacing the system of watchmen. The police were A Peeler or Police Officer circa 1845. The Police Act 1829 of Parliament introduced by Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police of London; replacing the system of watchmen. The police were](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/EC7WAR/a-peeler-or-police-officer-circa-1845-the-police-act-1829-of-parliament-EC7WAR.jpg)
A Peeler or Police Officer circa 1845. The Police Act 1829 of Parliament introduced by Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police of London; replacing the system of watchmen. The police were
![TIL that in 1829, Sir Robert Peel developed the 9 Peelian Principles of an ethical police force... and they are still used all over the world. : r/todayilearned TIL that in 1829, Sir Robert Peel developed the 9 Peelian Principles of an ethical police force... and they are still used all over the world. : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/lt2zg2WxZ21tbTk7zsVT98E4kKuxVJeucPaMTdQsBMw.jpg?auto=webp&s=5b5a4a35775ebe78bf8481436557f5e64fbbf79c)