Historical Aspect of Policing CJS/241 Historical Aspect of Policing Over the last two hundred years, policing has changed dramatically. The core beliefs remain the same, prevent crime and protect the everyday citizen. The manner in which that is accomplished today is different then it was back then, in fact, its different today then it was 30 years ago. Modern policing is ever evolving and adjusting to fit the needs of todays society. There is a chain of command and policing is more structured. Community policing is encouraged. Officers need to be problem solvers, maintain order and enforcement of the law. Sir Robert Peel Sir Robert Peel served twice as the prime minister of the United Kingdom, but before that he earned a reputation with his forward thinking in police work and...