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In 1833, _______passed an ordinance creating america's first paid, daylight police force?

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Philadelphia city

Due to the success of Sir Robert Peel's reform in England, Stephen Girard left $33,190 in his will to the city of Philadelphia to enable them create a competent police force. So, in 1833, Philadelphia passed an ordinance that created America’s first police force.


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