THE SCOTTISH POLICE NATIONAL CAP BADGE
Until the late 1920s the police forces of Scotland wore the crests of the County, City or Burgh they policed or a Crown without an emblem. Some were very ornate and several of them...
Lanarkshire Police Historical Society The History of Policing in Lanarkshire
ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE WILLIAM MUNCIE QPM
ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE WILLIAM MUNCIE QPM One of the most famous officers in the history of Lanarkshire Constabulary was William Muncie.Mr. Muncie was most famously known for leading the investigation into several murders committed...
SELECTION OF INSIGNIA FROM LEGACY SCOTISH POLICE FORCES
TOP ROW (L-R) Aberdeenshire Constabulary – 1840 to 1949 Ayr Burgh Police – 1845 to 1968 Argyllshire Constabulary – 1840 to 1975 Banffshire Constabulary – 1840 TO 1949 SECOND ROW (L-R) Caithness-shire Constabulary –...
POLICE RATTLES, CLAPPERS & WHISTLES
The rattle or clapper was the forerunner of the whistle and was used to call for help and to give the alarm during the night in the case of fire Prior to the use...
DEPUTY CHIEF CONSTABLE INSIGNIA (SCOTLAND)
Following post-war police uniform reforms introduced across Scotland between 1949 and 1950, attention was also given to the insignia worn by senior officers. In many smaller Scottish County and Burgh police forces, the position...
Local History Fair at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
The Lanarkshire Police Historical Society will be at the Local History Fair at Summerlee Museum on Saturday 9 May 2026, from 10am until 3:30pm. We’ll be showcasing a unique collection of historic police items...
CONSTABLE WILLIAM FLIGHT
Today we remember Police Constable William Flight of the Lanarkshire Constabulary, killed in action 110 years ago, on the 19th of April 1916. CONSTABLE WILLIAM FLIGHT LANARKSHIRE CONSTABULARY William was born on the 17th...
VICE-COMMANDANT JOSEPH ROBINSON – AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE
VICE-COMMANDANT JOSEPH ROBINSON AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – SPECIAL CONSTABULARY Joseph Robinson was born on the 16th of September 1880 at St.Mary, Kirkdale, Lanacashire. His father, William Robinson, was a brick layer who travelled the...