Woman police officer Beatrice Wills on duty, London
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Woman police officer Beatrice Wills on duty, London
Beatrice Wills (nee Wakefield), an early woman police officer, seen here on duty in a London street. She joined the force in January 1919, and is wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in that year. Date: 1919
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Armband Badge Beatrice Belt Buttons Direction Duty Equality Metropolitan Pointing Policewoman Policewomen Stanley Trilby Wakefield Wills 1919
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the determination and courage of Beatrice Wills (nee Wakefield), an early pioneer of women in policing, as she goes about her duty in the streets of London in 1919. Wills joined the Metropolitan Police Force in January of that year, becoming one of the first women to serve in this historically male-dominated profession. In this image, she is seen wearing the Stanley Uniform, which was introduced specifically for women officers in 1919. The uniform consisted of a jacket with distinctive buttons, a helmet adorned with a police badge, and an armband. Wills' belt holds a baton and handcuffs, while her trilby hat sits atop her head, tilted slightly to one side. She points confidently in the direction of a nearby man, directing him or giving instructions. The presence of women like Beatrice Wills in the police force marked a significant step towards gender equality in the workplace and challenged societal norms of the time. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and dedication of women who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of policewomen.
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