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City of Glasgow Police

Photograph at the City of Glasgow Police bronze plaque

The City of Glasgow Police served as the primary law enforcement body for Glasgow from 1800 until 1975. Established by the Glasgow Police Act 1800, following a successful petition to the British Government, this force represented a significant development in municipal policing.

While sometimes recognised as an early example of a modern police organisation, its initial duties were broad, reflecting continuities with earlier arrangements. In its early years, members also undertook tasks such as fire fighting, time-keeping, and street sweeping, demonstrating a range of responsibilities beyond those solely of policing. The force was eventually integrated into Strathclyde Police.

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Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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