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Gloucestershire Police Archives

History by the Yard

They specialise in the history of policing in London and undertake family history enquiries and provide career details of ancestors who served as police officers in London. The website also provides historical information about Scotland Yard and the Metropolitan Police, including famous cases. They maintain a record of Metropolitan Police officers who have received gallantry awards.

History of the RCMP | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Hong Kong Police Ancestors

Recruitment campaigns for the Hong Kong Police were conducted in the UK throughout the 19th century. Volunteers came from English Borough Constabularies, Scottish Constabularies, Royal Irish Constabulary and London's Metropolitan Police.

Index to Missing People Found in Victoria Police Correspondence Records

An index of letters sent to the Police department in Victoria, Australia seeking assistance in contacting missing people. The letters came from all over the world and date from 1853 to 1930.

Issaquah Law Enforcement History

Washington. Including a list of Sheriffs, Marshals, and Police Chiefs of Gilman and Issaquah since 1891.

Lincolnshire Police - History

England.

List of Sheriffs - Our Family Tree

List of sheriffs with their years and location of service.

London Metropoltan Police Orders

England. Online searchable database of over 405,000 entries from the Metropolitan Police orders from 1899-1930.

Manawatu District Police Personel

New Zealand.

My Ancestor Was a Policeman: How Can I Find Out More About Him?

A book by Antony Shearman.

MyHeritage - Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration Index, 1840-1930 $

This index provides a reference to immigration dossiers compiled by the Antwerp police force between 1840 and 1930. Presently, the immigration dossiers are only available on microfilm. MyHeritage has searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images are available with a fee-based subscription.

National Archives | Family history | Metropolitan Police

National Archives, United Kingdom

National Justice Museum

Nottingham, England. Collections focus on law and policing.

National Police Officers Roll of Honour

Honouring Police Officers who have been killed, or died as a result of injuries received, in consequence of the execution of their duty and Remembering Police Officers who have otherwise died, on or in connection with their duty, or whilst serving overseas. United Kingdom.

National RCMP Graves Website and Database

Index of RCMP member's memorials/grave sites worldwide. Many details of service and some pictures. Maintained by volunteers/former RCMP.

New Westminster Police History Project

British Columbia, Canada.

New York City Police Museum

Incorporated in 1998, The New York City Police Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the New York City Police Department, the world’s largest and most famous police service.

New York Public Library - Genealogy Tips: New York Cops in The City Record

New York State Troopers History