British citizens were initially fearful about the police force because

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The question implies that the fear was present during the creation of the police force, which would have been in the early 19th century. At that time, the Napoleonic Wars had only recently ended, and there was concern about the military-style approach that some people believed would be taken by the new police force. This concern is reflected in Choice A, which is therefore the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to the historical context of the question.

British Citizens Were Initially Fearful About the Police Force Because