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First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull docks. The two labradors were introduced in Peckham to accompany constables on lonely beats, for carrying messages back to the station and tracking suspects
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1938 Accompany Beats Constables Docks Hull Introduced Labradors Lonely Messages Metropolitan Patrol Peckham Police Men Suspects Thirty Tracking Years
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures a significant moment in the evolution of law enforcement - the introduction of the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938. The image shows two London policemen standing proudly with their two labradors, who were brought in to assist constables on lonely beats and track suspects.
Interestingly, this development came thirty years after the North Eastern Railway Police first utilized dogs to patrol Hull docks. The use of police dogs was an important import from other areas, showing how law enforcement agencies were constantly evolving and adapting new techniques.
The scene depicted on the front cover of this photograph is not just a snapshot in time, but a representation of progress and innovation within policing history. These loyal canine companions played crucial roles in carrying messages back to the station and aiding officers in tracking down criminals.
As we look at this image today, we are reminded of the dedication and bravery of those early police men who worked tirelessly to keep their communities safe. This print serves as a tribute to their hard work and commitment to serving justice.
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