一、英国警察简史“这个国家的警察,是实施法治的工具,是文明社会赖以维持秩序——即人民得以安全地生活在自己的家庭里、能自由地从事其合法营业——的手段。它的根本任务是维持英国的社会安宁,亦即维持法律与秩序。如果做不到这一点,社会将处于无政府状态”。 A Brief History of the British Police “The police in this country are the tools for implementing the rule of law and the means by which civilized society can maintain order - that is, people can safely live in their own homes and be free to engage in their lawful business operations.” Its fundamental task is to maintain social peace in the United Kingdom, that is, to maintain law and order. If this is not possible, society will be left in anarchy. "