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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
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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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England Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Peel between February 5, 1778 and July 2, 1850. He/she was a famous Leader from England. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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