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Some used the style by the Metropolitan Police, topped with a boss, while others had a helmet that incorporated a ridge or crest terminating above the badge, or a short spike, sometimes topped with a ball. Luton Borough Police (1876-1947) wore a straw helmet in a similar style to the Bermudan police helmet, with a small oval plate.
Firearms used by police officers vary between police forces in the UK. The Chief Constable and Police Authority of each force decides the number of firearms officers and type of police firearms available. In 2010, 5.56 mm calibre carbines were widely introduced in case of an attack similar to the 2008 Mumbai attacks. [2] [3]
United Kingdom police ranks (chief officers) Rank Assistant chief constable Deputy chief constable Chief constable; Insignia City of London Police rank Commander Assistant commissioner Commissioner; Insignia Metropolitan Police rank Commander Deputy Assistant Commissioner Assistant commissioner Deputy commissioner Commissioner; Insignia
Pages in category "Types of police unit of the United Kingdom" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Police motorcycles are also used in road safety initiatives such as Bikesafe, a national programme to reduce motorcycle casualties where police motorcyclists provide advanced rider training to members of the public. [7] Some Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group officers and Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection also use motorcycles.
Since 1 April 2007, however special constables of England and Wales have full police powers throughout those two countries. This means that, in contrast to most countries, all UK volunteer police officers now have exactly the same powers as their full-time colleagues.
Territorial police force Essex Police: County of Essex and unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock: 3,678 [1] £320.2 [2] 3,670: 1969 East of England: England and Wales: Territorial police force Gloucestershire Constabulary: County of Gloucestershire: 1,279 [1] £126.9 [2] 3,150: 1839 South West England: England and Wales ...
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