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Sir Robert Peel received royal assent for the Metropolis Police Improvement Bill on 19th June, 1829 - leading to the creation of London's first professional police force, who were soon nicknamed \u2018Bobbies\u2019 in tribute. \nThe Met\u2019s first constables hit the streets that Autumn, dressed in tailcoats (to signify their role as servants of the people), and top hats (strengthened with an iron ring for protection), and all in blue to distinguish them from the red colouring used by the Army.\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly unpick \u2018Policing By Consent\u2019; reveal the recruitment criteria for new members of the force; and explain why officers became known as \u2018PC Plod\u2019... \nFurther Reading:\n\u2022 \u2018The Metropolitan Police: an introduction to records of service 1829-1958\u2019 (The National Archives): https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/the-metropolitan-police-an-introduction-to-records-of-service-1829-1958-2/\n\u2022 \u2018The establishment of the Metropolitan Police - Enforcing law and order\u2019 (BBC Bitesize): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zy9sn9q/revision/4\n\u2022 \u2018The founding of the police force | History - The Strange Case of the Law\u2019 (BBC Teach, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KA2dbDtFnA\n\nLove the show? Support us!\xa0\nJoin\xa0 \U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS\U0001f334to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode each SUNDAY\u2026\xa0\n\n\u2026 Plus, get weekly bonus bits, and unlock over 100 bits of extra content.\xa0\nJoin now with a free trial on Apple Podcasts or Patreon and support our show \u2764\ufe0f\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices