The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.
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"The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence." — Robert Peel
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The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence. — Robert Peel
About Robert Peel
Robert Peel was a Leader from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1788–1850).
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This quote is attributed to Robert Peel, a Leader from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Robert Peel live?
Robert Peel lived from 1788 – 1850.