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Sir John Fielding ( 1721 – 4 September 1780 ) was a notable English Magistrate and Social Reform er of the 18th Century . He was also the younger half-brother of Novelist , Playwright and chief magistrate Henry Fielding . Despite being Blind ed in a navy accident at the age of 19, John set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law with Henry. Appointed Henry's assistant in 1750 , John helped him to root out corruption and improve the competence of those engaged in administering justice in London . They formed the first professional Police force, the Bow Street Runners . Through the regular circulation of a 'police gazette' containing descriptions of known Criminal s, Fielding also established the basis for the first police criminal records department. When Henry died in 1754 , John was appointed magistrate at Bow Street in his place, becoming renowned as the "Blind Beak" allegedly able to recognise 3000 criminals by the sounds of their voices. He also continued to develop his ideas on crime prevention and youth employment. He was Knight ed in 1761 . IN POPULAR CULTURE
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