Liverpool City Police

[Brian Starkey]

Hello everyone,

My first post here. I see that a number of you have an interest in the history of police forces, uniform etc. May I suggest that you take a look at this website:

http://liverpoolcitypolice.co.uk/

If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to ask.

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Brian,

Welcome to the GMIC.

Thank you for the interseting link, the photo gallery was well worth looking through. I especially liked the photo in the upper right hand area of the photo gallery showing two bearded officers with one holding what looks like an emormous truncheon. Now that generates instant respect!

I hope to see a lot more of your posts on the forum.

Regards

Brian

[Adrob]

Hello,

I advice all those interested in police history to visit the Liverpool City Police website!!

It's a great site full of photos and information!!

Joe

[Brian Starkey]

Adrob,

Thank you for your kind words about the website.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Brian S - Pleased to see that you have joined from your original post on Guests. Welcome to GMIC and we will look forward to hearing more about your collection. Mervyn

[Brian Starkey]

Hi Mervyn,

Thank you for the welcome. The website is updated on a regular basis. I have many photographs that have not yet been published. Liverpool City Police has a very interesting past and was unique. Quite a few Chief Constables went on to be the Commisioner of the Metropolitan Police. The most recent being, Bernard Hogan-Howe.

Another example is the uniform. Liverpool City Police > Liverpool & Bootle Constabulary > Merseyside Police. All Officers, Inspector and above have silver braid on the peak. All other police forces have the traditional black.

During its early years the Fire Brigade was a Division of the Police force. The modern day Fire Service did not exist. Hence the term, 'Fire Bobbies'.