Women police inspectors in procession, WW1

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Women police inspectors in procession, WW1

Women police inspectors in procession along a street during the First World War. Date: 1915

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Badge Badges Caps Equality Inspector Inspectors Jackets Join Leather Marching Metropolitan Peaked Procession Skirt Skirts Staff Strap Officers

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a procession of Women Police Inspectors marching proudly along a bustling London street during the First World War in 1915. The Women's Police Force, also known as the Women's Patrol or WPS, was established in 1914 to help free up male officers for active military duty. These brave women, clad in their distinctive uniforms, were tasked with maintaining law and order in the chaotic city. The Women Police Inspectors, identifiable by their peaked caps adorned with badges, led the way, their leather straps and shiny buttons adding an air of authority. Their skirts, though practical for the demands of their work, were a testament to the changing times and the growing push for gender equality. The inspectors' jackets, with their neatly arranged rows of buttons and epaulets, bore the weight of responsibility and duty. The Women Police Force was a groundbreaking initiative that allowed women to serve in a traditionally male-dominated field. Their presence in the force not only filled a vital need during wartime but also paved the way for future generations of women in law enforcement. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the crucial role women played in the history of the Metropolitan Police during the First World War.

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