Police Force Collection

Skinny-Dippers
A British policewoman chasing after a group of naked street boys by the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. (Photo by Reg Speller/Getty Images)

Novoslobodskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

White Horse Final
Mounted policemen control the crowds overflowing onto the pitch before the FA Cup Final between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium

A London policeman, 1911
3785133 A London policeman, 1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, 1911. Shows a policeman stopping traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road)

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Kiev Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Ludgate Circus
3rd January 1914: A policeman stops the traffic and helps pedestrians to cross the road at Ludgate Circus in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cartoon depicting a husband eating before leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving)
5616387 Cartoon depicting a husband eating before leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616514 A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The British policeman
5616163 The British policeman; (add.info.: Prophetic view of the British policeman. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Detective
5616127 A Detective; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Detective taking notes with a pencil after a robbery. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1889); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An English Detective
5616126 An English Detective; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an English Detective who recognizable by his regulation boots. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A policeman
5616111 A policeman; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman settling a dispute between a young man and a shop owner. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of the Bow Street Police Station
5616106 The interior of the Bow Street Police Station; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Bow Street Police Station. Dated 19th Century)

A London street scene with revellers returning home as the labouring classes start on their day's work, 1850
3480189 A London street scene with revellers returning home as the labouring classes start on their day's work, 1850; (add.info)

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616512 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

Chief-Superintendent Williamson
5616180 Chief-Superintendent Williamson; (add.info.: Caricature of Chief-Superintendent Williamson, a member of a Victorian police force. Dated 19th Century)

John Townsend
5616174 John Townsend; (add.info.: Portrait of John Townsend, a policeman on the Metropolitan police force. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The new Scotland Yard headquarters
5616164 The new Scotland Yard headquarters; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the new Scotland Yard headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. Dated 19th Century)

A police force being inspected by an official, 1868 (engraving)
5616299 A police force being inspected by an official, 1868 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A policeman stopping a burglary
5616277 A policeman stopping a burglary; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman stopping a burglary by pointing his revolver at his suspect. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a husband leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving)
5616342 Cartoon depicting a husband leaving for his shift wearing his police uniform, 1907 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850
3480200 Arkwright's water frame spinning machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Arkwright's water frame spinning machine; on display at the Patents Museum; South Kensington;)

Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol
5310001 Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Thames policemen embarking on a river patrol. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two different sets of thumb prints
5308679 Two different sets of thumb prints; (add.info.: Two different sets of thumb prints. Prints in China were used to identify criminals, while Western police forces were still using photographs)

A policeman saluting
5616165 A policeman saluting; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman saluting. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616513 The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

Two police constable
5616162 Two police constable; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two police constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A London policeman
5616110 A London policeman; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a London policeman in the 19th Century. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1864); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting a village lock-up in Shenley, Hertfordshire, 1872 (engraving)
5616292 Illustration depicting a village lock-up in Shenley, Hertfordshire, 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A criminal avoiding policemen
5616230 A criminal avoiding policemen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a criminal avoiding policemen out of fear of being flogged. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard of, 1900 depicting a British policeman arresting a boy set against a five pound banknote
3665639 French postcard of, 1900 depicting a British policeman arresting a boy set against a five pound banknote by French School

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616510 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting 'Mr Punch' dressed as policeman, standing firm in the face of menacing union figures
5616373 Cartoon depicting 'Mr Punch' dressed as policeman, standing firm in the face of menacing union figures, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A police officer investigating noise
5616123 A police officer investigating noise; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a police officer from the Bow Street police station, investigating 'noise' from the Royal Opera House)

How the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in capturing criminals
5616172 How the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in capturing criminals; (add.info.: Illustration depicting how the introduction of the telegraph assisted British police in)

A policeman
5616170 A policeman; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a policeman restraining two youths. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey
5310000 Two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two constables escorting a prisoner on a train journey)

Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. 'The group consists of the district Superintendent, two Inspectors, a head constable, a constable

Returning from drill, Hampton Roads, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Returning from drill, Hampton Roads, between 1890 and 1901

Conquest of German East Africa; On May 8, 1916, Belgian Colonel Molitor... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; On May 8, 1916, Belgian Colonel Molitor entered Kigali, capital of Rwanda, a region bordering the Northern Part of the Belgian Congo, 1916

'Arrest of a Half Breed Whisky Smuggler by Canadian Mounted Police, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Arrest of a Half Breed Whisky Smuggler by Canadian Mounted Police, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart. 1850. Creator: Unknown
The late Sir Robert Peel, Bart. 1850. Portrait of British industrialist and politician Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police Service

A London policeman, c.1911
3785135 A London policeman, c.1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, c.1911. Shows a policeman directing traffic. Illustration by Ernest Ibbetson, British artist: 1877-1959.); Lebrecht History

Gendarme
3782873 Gendarme; (add.info.: Gendarme: a member of a gendarmerie, 19th century French police force, incorporated in the French Army)

Sir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Peel Bart. c1820, (c1884). Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) British industrialist and Conservative, educated at Christ Church, Oxford

The Sidney Street siege, Whitechapel, London, 1911, (1935). Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, the left of the top-hatted figures

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"From Skinny-Dippers to White Horse Final: A Global Perspective on Police Force" Dive into the intriguing world of police force, where even skinny-dippers can find themselves face-to-face with law enforcement. Uncover the historical roots of policing as we explore The British South Africa Police in 1936, a captivating snapshot from the past. Imagine a world where chimpanzees don uniforms and become policemen – an unexpected twist that challenges our perception of law enforcement. Journey through Novoslobodskaya Metro Station in Moscow, Russia, Europe, where police presence ensures safety amidst bustling crowds and vibrant architecture. Delve into Henri Meyer's arresting depiction of prostitutes being apprehended in a Parisian hotel back in 1895 – a glimpse into the complex relationship between morality and policing. Witness the vigilance at Kiev Metro Station in Moscow, Russia, Europe as officers maintain order within this underground labyrinth connecting millions daily. Ludgate Circus serves as a hub for both traffic control and crime prevention - showcasing how police forces adapt to urban landscapes while keeping citizens safe. Meet Sir Robert Peel Bart. , whose visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern policing systems around the globe during his time circa 1820s-1884. Relive the dramatic events of The Sidney Street siege in Whitechapel, London (1911) through gripping visuals that highlight bravery amid chaos and danger. Join armed forces members patrolling Vila Kennedy during an operation against drug dealers – demonstrating their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace within communities worldwide. Experience Istanbul's drug raid firsthand as Turkish police special forces engage fearlessly against criminal networks threatening public safety. In every corner of our diverse world, dedicated men and women serve on various fronts to uphold justice and protect society from harm – these glimpses into different facets remind us that their work transcends borders and time.