Police Collection (page 9)

A campaign for more humane treatment of offenders, 1861 (engraving)
5616296 A campaign for more humane treatment of offenders, 1861 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a French man being arrested by a police officer in Paris 1850
UIG5634532 Illustration of a French man being arrested by a police officer in Paris 1850.

A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk
7291200 A scene from Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days": Pasetout is drunk, greyed up by a police officer in Hong Kong; Private Collection; (add.info)

Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo)
UIG5418883 Petty criminal in the stocks, Hong Kong, c.1905 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A petty criminal sits with his ankles restrained in stocks)

American women's league against alcoholism, 1901 (illustration)
2093145 American women's league against alcoholism, 1901 (illustration) by Meaulle, F. L (1844-1901) & Carrey (fl.1900); (add.info.: Illustration in: Le Petit Parisien, France, 10/03/1901. Coll)

Family hiring a pretty nurse for their children (colour litho)
8635493 Family hiring a pretty nurse for their children (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Extraordinary conduct of the police at Highbury Barn, how the preservers of order proved disorderly (engraving)
8643276 Extraordinary conduct of the police at Highbury Barn, how the preservers of order proved disorderly (engraving) by English School

Interior of a well-known "Fence" in Camberwell, extraordinary revelations by the commissioner of police
8643266 Interior of a well-known "Fence" in Camberwell, extraordinary revelations by the commissioner of police (engraving) by English School

London policeman on traffic duty (b/w photo)
8635316 London policeman on traffic duty (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London policeman on traffic duty)

The law and the profits (litho)
8663494 The law and the profits (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Law and the Profits)

Dole queue, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626471 Dole queue, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dole queue: unemployed men waiting outside an Employment Exchange to collect their)

Sir Basil Thomson, British colonial administrator and Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police (b/w photo)
8675775 Sir Basil Thomson, British colonial administrator and Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Bond Operator (engraving)
8667408 The Bond Operator (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bond Operator)

Protecting the innocent (engraving)
8667404 Protecting the innocent (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protecting the innocent)

Discovering the "Spirits," at No 89, Street, NY (engraving)
8667402 Discovering the "Spirits," at No 89, Street, NY (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovering the "Spirits," at No 89)

A Rash Courtship (engraving)
8667398 A Rash Courtship (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rash Courtship)

Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape
FLO4688689 Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733707 The inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the inauguration of a statue of Sir Robert Peel)

A London street scene with revellers returning home as the labouring classes start on their day's work, 1850
3480189 A London street scene with revellers returning home as the labouring classes start on their day's work, 1850; (add.info)

Bertillonage, 1850
3478420 Bertillonage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting 'bertillonage' which was originally, a system for the identification of criminals making use of anthropometric measurements)

Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving)
2436506 Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Printing. Printing press. Engraving in: Recueil de divers caracteres. (font catalogue), by J

Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London
530816 Chartists processing from the mass meeting on Kennington Common towards Blackfriars Bridge, London, where the police stopped them crossing the Thames: 10 April 1848

1905's Revolution. Arrestation of Strike Leaders, Saint Petersburg
2014322 1905's Revolution. Arrestation of Strike Leaders, Saint Petersburg; (add.info.: Revolution de 1905. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, 1905. Coll. Part. History. Russia)

Broadway on a Jewish holiday, 1906
1574878 Broadway on a Jewish holiday, 1906; (add.info.: Broadway on a Jewish holiday. Caricature showing the Jewish business district of Broadway totally deserted except for a yawning policeman)

Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving)
3733705 Sir Robert Peel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) a British statesman, former Prime Minister

Transfer of anarchist prisoners (political prisoners) escorted by carabinieri Italy drawing of 1891 (drawing)
FGL5492527 Transfer of anarchist prisoners (political prisoners) escorted by carabinieri Italy drawing of 1891 (drawing); Fototeca Gilardi.

Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx
5306958 Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx; (add.info.: Police raid on a Nihilist printing press in St Petersburg approx. 1880)

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616512 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

Chief-Superintendent Williamson
5616180 Chief-Superintendent Williamson; (add.info.: Caricature of Chief-Superintendent Williamson, a member of a Victorian police force. Dated 19th Century)

John Townsend
5616174 John Townsend; (add.info.: Portrait of John Townsend, a policeman on the Metropolitan police force. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Home Secretary, Robert Lowe
5616169 The Home Secretary, Robert Lowe; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Home Secretary, Robert Lowe (1811-1892) whitewashing a corrupt police officer, after perjury allegations

The new Scotland Yard headquarters
5616164 The new Scotland Yard headquarters; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the new Scotland Yard headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. Dated 19th Century)

The work of a detective being outwitted by journalists
5616128 The work of a detective being outwitted by journalists; (add.info.: Cartoon satirizing the work of a detective being outwitted by journalists, searching for a seedy story. Dated 19th Century)

A policeman and a burglar
5616122 A policeman and a burglar; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a policeman intercepting an armed burglar. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A New York policeman
5616115 A New York policeman; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a New York policeman pulling handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made. Dated 19th Century)

A police force being inspected by an official, 1868 (engraving)
5616299 A police force being inspected by an official, 1868 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A policeman stopping a burglary
5616277 A policeman stopping a burglary; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman stopping a burglary by pointing his revolver at his suspect. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a husband leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving)
5616342 Cartoon depicting a husband leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century
5311193 An engraving depicting a New York policeman pulling his handcuffs from his pocket as an arrest is made, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Economy. Tax: the gabelle (tax on salt in France). Salt smugglers attacked by the king's soldiers
3434731 Economy. Tax: the gabelle (tax on salt in France). Salt smugglers attacked by the king's soldiers. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Science. Use of the X-rays at the customs. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910
2638698 Science. Use of the X-rays at the customs. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

World War II, United States, Civil Defense Police Badge
3073352 World War II, United States, Civil Defense Police Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil Defense Chief of Police Badge for Nassau County , New York); © Don Troiani

A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850
3478732 A policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman and passers-by trying to help a lost child by Fred Barnard)

The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883
3480044 The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883; (add.info.: The telegraph room at Scotland Yard, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850
3478412 Example of police records used for the identification of criminals, 1850; (add.info.: Example of police records used for the identification of criminals used by the Metropolitan Police)

Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850
3480200 Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Arkwright's water frame spinning machine; on display at the Patents Museum; South Kensington;)

Kitty Flynn, 1850
3507333 Kitty Flynn, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of Kitty Flynn, with of Charles W. Bullard, an American criminal who was also as 'Piano Charley')

The Imperial Eagle (First French Empire), 1808-1815 (engraving)
2436508 The Imperial Eagle (First French Empire), 1808-1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Printing. Vignettes: the Imperial Eagle (symbol of the First French Empire)

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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.