Police

Police Personal Radios A familiar sight in London prior to the arrival of personal radios The concept of personal radios for the Police has been on the radar since the 1930's. However, it wasn't until the 1960's that the technology made it viable and cost effective. The introduction of the personal radio in the 1960's removed the need for officers to use a Police telephone box to keep in touch with the station. c. 1960's Bristol Constabulary PC with Pye Pocketfone 1970's The first type of...

Wheatley Village Policeman Constable Hutton 1981 with Bicycle

Historic photo of officers outside a Police station at 33 Abingdon Road,Bolton

Newspaper advert 1966

We think this image depicts Sir Richard Barrat, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, reviewing special constables (volunteer officers) of Greater Manchester Police at their Annual Parade in 1987. He is accompanied by the force Special Commandant, Major Jim Ormiston. For many years the Annual Parade was one of the highlights of the special constabulary year. Held at the force’s training school at Sedgley Park, it was an opportunity for friends and family to see their loved ones...

"Stoke on Trent City Police Cap Badge, stamped \"FIRMIN LONDON\" in great condition. Die stamped and chromium plated. Queen's crown, so this badge dates from 1950s-60. The force merged with Staffordshire County Police on 1st Jan 1968. Please NB that this item is also advertised for sale on other sites and locations. Sale requests will be dealt with speedily to keep availability up to date. FREE POSTAGE IS QUOTED FOR UK MAINLAND ONLY Please contact us before purchase for delivery quotation to...

https://flic.kr/p/2qPRzNe | Passing Out at Bruche | Police recruits are inspected during their passing out parade at Bruche police training centre. Passing out was a major event in the life of an officer. It signalled the end of their basic training and the start of their lives as operational police officers. The event was open to friends and family members. Police officers from many local forces trained at Bruche between 1946 and its closure in 2006. The site was originally developed...

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Manchester City Police peelers parade in the yard of the city's Albert Street Police Staion in the 1850s. Early police officers wore top hats and frock coats to allay public fears that the new forces were part of the military. For more information please follow Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives. To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns...

Photo of London, Policeman 1906, from The Francis Frith Collection

Middlesbrough Borough Police Dacre Street Police Station

Manchester Police peelers relaxing photographed around 1840. This is one of the very earliest images of policing in the Greater Manchester Area. The foundation of British policing was greatly influenced by some-time Home Secretary and Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. Sir Robert was born in Bury, now part of the Greater Manchester region. From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives. To find out more please visit http://www.gmpmuseum.com

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