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HO73/3, article, in this source from 1822 the writer explains why the present system of voluntary constables doesn't work any more, and suggests a solution for Bedfordshire.     In these documents from five different parts of England, look for: attitudes towards the Metropolitan Police; attitudes towards the old, local constables; attitudes towards setting up local police on Metropolitan lines.     Put some of the evidence you have found from these Sources on to your Gallery Worksheet.