Police Collection (page 6)

First Car in Paris
The first automobile in the streets of Paris is Leon Serpollets Voiture Miracle, authorised by the police to drive in public

L Apache est la plaie de Paris (colour litho)
2779339 L Apache est la plaie de Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apache is the plague of Paris. 30, 000 criminals against 8000 policemen)

Mounted police, Wil, Switzerland
Mounted police patrol high street in Wil, Switzerland. Date: circa 1930s

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Eviction Scene, County Clare (b / w photo)
3091718 Eviction Scene, County Clare (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eviction Scene, County Clare)

Motor cycle rowdies in Dover. Pictured, police officers stopping them and taking particulars during their mass tour round the town. 26th May 1969

Youth Punks September 1984 Policemen tells punks where to go outside the Bank of England

Police Officer Alex Matthewson with police dog Russ, winner of the Northumbria Police Dog Trials

Motor cycle rowdies in Dover. Pictured, police officers stopping them and taking particulars during their mass tour round the town. 26th May 1969

Grand National 1957 The winner of the 1957 Grand National Sundew ridden by jockey Fred Winter, is led into the winners enclosure by his owner Mrs. Geoffrey Kohn. 4th April 1957

Sunbeam, Kenelm Lee Guinness, 1914 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Creator: Unknown
Sunbeam, Kenelm Lee Guinness, 1914 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy

Police Station - Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire Date: 1913

Police Bacteriological Laboratory, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Bills Gay Nineties, New York, USA
Bills Gay Nineties, 57 East 54th Street, New York, USA -- a retro-style cafe and bar looking back to the good old 1890s. Date: circa 1940

Police Gun School, North London
Inspector Robert Gould gives instruction to a group of trainees at the police underground shooting range in North London. Date: 1960s

Two early women police officers -- one of them is Millicent Duncan (right). Date: 1910s

Thames Police Court, London
An interior view of the Thames Police Court located on Arbour (now Aylward) Street in Stepney. Date: circa 1902

May good luck always cross your path. A black cat crossing the path of a traffic policeman

London pre-war tension
In Whitehall, London, police protect a man trying to distribute peace pamphlets to the crowd which had gathered on the Bank Holiday Monday

Attack on the police by the people under Smith O Brien in Ballingarry, County Tipperary
KW468269 Attack on the police by the people under Smith O Brien in Ballingarry, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1848, from The History of Ireland by Thomas Wright

Metropolitan Police operations room, London
View of a Metropolitan Police operations room at New Scotland Yard, London, with officers and telephonists busy taking calls

Metropolitan Police officer on his bicycle, Ferrier Estate
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Percy Ungate, riding his bicycle along Moorehead (or Moorhead) Way, on the Ferrier Estate, a large housing estate in Kidbrooke, south east London

Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames
A Metropolitan Police launch on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background

Police dog handler

A police launch on the River Thames, passing the Tower of London, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Marquis De Louvois
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER, MARQUIS DE LOUVOIS French statesman and co-founder of the French police force

1925 Lea Francis Metropolitan Police van. Creator: Unknown
1925 Lea Francis Metropolitan Police van

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

J W Nott-Bower
Captain sir J W NOTT-BOWER Police chief [Note : there were more than one policemen in this family] Date: circa 1911

SLEEPWALKING, 1880. A sleep-walker in Newark. How a new policeman was frightened. Wood engraving, American, 1880

NEW YORK: GASLIGHT, 1856. Broadway, New York, by Gaslight. Wood engraving, American, 1856

Spanish Police arrest a smuggler. Behobia, Basque Country, Spain

Dagenham Police station on Shafter Road

Policemen on their motor cycles
A long line of Metropolitan Police officers on their motor cycles. Date: circa 1940s

Metropolitan Police officers, Wapping High Street, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers wheeling a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance along Wapping High Street, East London, much to the interest of children, as there is a man lying inside

Scientist in Metropolitan Police laboratory
A scientist at work in a Metropolitan Police laboratory, during the early days of forensic science. Date: circa 1920s

Market Reports - Commodity Market
Market Reports - A Fall in Copper created some excitement! 1903

Police German Shepherd
A German Shepherd police dog jumping a hurdle during a training session. Date: late 1960s

Russians Visit Oxford
Crowd control police on motorbikes during a visit of Soviet leaders to Oxford, England. Date: April 1956

Police dog in action at a training station. The dog leaps to bite the leg of a man entering the first floor window of a house Date: 20th century

Labour unrest in Glasgow
The strikers and police during the Glasgow strikes

Two policemen with dogs
Two policemen with their dogs

Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet
A Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet, as used in wartime

Metropolitan Police peaked cap
A Metropolitan Police peaked cap

Metropolitan Police Telephone Box System instruction book
A Metropolitan Police instruction book: Telephone Box System, published by Peckham Sub-Division

Mounted Police Officer - Procession in The Mall
Mounted Police Officers take part in a procession along The Mall, London, heading toward Buckingham Palace from Admiralty Arch

Police radio operators

Met Police officer giving directions
A Metropolitan Police officer in Central London, giving directions to a young woman in a Rover 90 saloon car, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

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"From Suffragette Cat Scratch to the Sidney Street Siege: A Glimpse into the World of Police" Step back in time and witness the evolution of law enforcement through captivating images. In 1928's silent film "Leave Them Laughing, " Laurel and Hardy find themselves caught up in hilarious encounters with a police officer, reminding us that even comedy can't escape the long arm of the law. London's snowy streets are adorned with a peculiar sight - a Police Public Call Box standing tall amidst the winter wonderland. This iconic symbol, made famous by Doctor Who, serves as a reminder of how communication played an essential role in keeping communities safe. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Too Many Cooks, " chaos ensues as mischievous monkeys playfully taunt unsuspecting policemen. It reminds us that even those tasked with maintaining order can face unexpected challenges. Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of Russia's secret police force, stares intently from his portrait. His image represents both power and controversy surrounding policing methods employed during tumultuous times. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police beckons brave souls to join their ranks. The call for dedicated individuals willing to protect their nation resonates throughout history, showcasing the noble aspirations behind wearing a badge. Amidst London's bustling streets stands a stoic police officer embodying authority and vigilance. Their presence is felt as they navigate through crowds ensuring public safety while serving as guardians against potential threats. H. M Bateman's comical illustration "The Car That Touched a Policeman" captures an amusing moment where traffic violations meet humorous consequences. It highlights how even minor infractions can lead to unexpected adventures when dealing with our friendly neighborhood officers. Sir Robert Peel gazes confidently from his portrait; he was instrumental in establishing modern policing principles during his tenure as Home Secretary in 19th-century Britain. His legacy lives on through community-oriented policing approaches still practiced today.