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Who is credited with establishing England's first police force and creating a working relationship with local business owners to reduce the profits of London's criminals?

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Henry Fielding

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Henry Fielding together with his half brother established the first police force in England known as the "bow street runners".

He was a Chief magistrate in London and helped reduced crime with his rulings.

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