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[–] A_M_Swallow 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

In 19th century Britain the local police were controlled by the Watch Committee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_committee

Before the police were created the city streets of Britain and the USA were patrolled by 'Watchmen' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchman_(law_enforcement)