The History of Policing in Lanarkshire
Today we remember Constable Walter Henry of Lanarkshire Constabulary. Walter was killed in action on the 20th of February 1944 when his Lancaster Bomber was shot down at Essen, Lower Saxony in Germany. CONSTABLE...
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...
Airdrie Burgh Police Cap Badge and Collar insignia – ealry 20th century TEMPORARY CONSTABLE JAMES WRIGHT AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – 1914 to 1915 James Wright was born on the 17th of December 1876 at...
Today, we pay tribute to the memory of Constable Arthur Malcolmson, who tragically lost his life in a road accident eighty-six years ago, on 8 February 1940, whilst carrying out his duties. For many...
The Vigilantia Magazine Collection ‘The Vigilantia’ served as the magazine for Lanarkshire Constabulary and forms an important part of the collection curated by the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society (LPHS). Among the notable items are...
Today, we remember Constable John (Jackie) Currie of the Motherwell & Wishaw Burgh Police, who tragically lost his life 73 years ago, on the 23rd of January 1953. He was only 22 years old....
CONSTABLE ALEXANDER (SANNY) LUMSDEN AIRDRIE BURGH POLICE – 1903 TO 1946 Alexander Lumsden was born on the 9th of April 1883 at Lintrathen, Forfarshire. His father was a farm worker. He was educated in...
Baillieston, December 1947 Retired police officers often trade stories about the strangest cases they encountered during their service. Burglaries, impostors, mistaken identities—none are in short supply. But few can claim they once locked up...