I have split this post into two parts of 7 pictures each. The last time I tried to post I reached 13 - pressed the wrong
button and wiped everything - my language was quite 'bad'......

The Thames River Police were one of the earliest Forces set-up in London - in the 1790's.
Their main purpose was to protect the West India Docks - which were constantly having
attacks on the different ships valuable cargoes. Today they patrol all of the Thames area.

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Another view of the Communications Room - remeber that all air traffic had to go through this room. I don't suppose it has changed much in the setting - just the modern equipment. I think
it would be good if someone had access to a picture of the room now ?

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Dogs and their Handlers play a very important role in modern policing. You will see that they
still wore helmets. Craig will hopefully, tell us a little more on the changes.

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The crew for the high speed area cars, was a driver and wireless operator , plus for certain times
a plain clothes officer in the back to follow suspects on foot. I was actually trained as an operator for the radio - not easy trying to call a chase to the ops. room while doing 80mph in traffic.

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The Metropolitan Police have a really wide choice of sports available - and my old Relief had two
members of our 1st Rugby Team

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Conditions of service in 1967

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Some little time ago we had a discussion about H.M. Chief Inspectors of Constabulary. This
picture shows an Inspector - in uniform - making a County Force inspection

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I hope you have found these 50 year old memories of some interest -
I think they have come to a natural conclusion and whilst I could continue
the wise author knows when his audience is 'flagging'.Thankyou for reading