What does "bow street runner" mean?

A member of an early police force founded in 1742 in London, England.

What is a synonym for "bow street runner"?

Common synonyms include: detective, fbi, fed, federal, g man, investigator.

noun, slang

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A member of an early police force founded in 1742 in London, England. colloquial, historical

They were formally affiliated with the magistrate's office in Bow Street, Westminster, London.