In homage to the home secretary who supported passage of the act creating the London police force, the first English police officers were known as:

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The question refers to the creation of the London police force, which was spearheaded by home secretary Sir Robert Peel. As a result, the first English police officers were known as “bobbies” in honor of his nickname, Robert or “Bobby” Peel. The other options (A) berts, (B) sir, (C) robbers, and (E) peelers are either not historically accurate or do not relate to the context of the question.

In Homage to the Home Secretary Who Supported Passage of the Act