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Two police officers in SPG van, Met Police, London
Two police officers, one male, one female (WPC McKay), in an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van, Met Police, London. The SPG was set up in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing with serious public disorder. The officers pictured were two of the first to join the SPG. Date: circa early 1960s
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This evocative photograph captures the moment two pioneering police officers, one male and one female (WPC McKay), take a break inside an SPG (Special Patrol Group) van of the Metropolitan Police in London during the early 1960s. The SPG was established in 1961 to provide a centrally-based mobile capability for dealing with serious public disorder. These officers were among the first to join this elite unit, paving the way for women in law enforcement. The male officer, with his peaked cap and stripes on his sleeve indicating his rank as a sergeant, sits at a table, engrossed in studying a map spread out before him. His colleague, WPC McKay, sits across from him, her uniform pristine and her armband prominently displayed. She holds a radio in her hand, ready for communication and information exchange. The interior of the van is filled with essential equipment for maintaining order and ensuring public safety. Maps, notices, and radios are scattered around, ready for use. The officers' uniforms, with their traditional British design, add to the historical significance of the image. The presence of these two officers in the SPG marked a significant step forward for women's rights and employment opportunities in the police force. Their dedication and professionalism were on full display as they prepared for their next duty, demonstrating their ability to serve and protect the people of London with the same commitment and expertise as their male counterparts.
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