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Markets Police

In this action scene, an officer from Birmingham Market Police takes …



In this action scene, an officer from Birmingham Market Police takes a suspect to the ground while trying to detain them.

The Birmingham Market Police was officially ended in 1976 when the employees ceased to be constables. However the name lives on today as the service continued, although the employees are not recognised as police officers.



A look at the uniform of the Birmingham Market Police from the rear as an officer surveys the empty market at the end of the day. The service does operate a small unmarked van but is primarily focussed on foot patrols.



A close up look at the cap and cap badge that is worn by the Birmingham Market Police. The cap is similar to traffic police officers’ with a white top. On the blue circle of the crest are the words ‘Market Police’.

Doctors

RO11 YJG This Porsche Cayenne is the vehicle used to support the British …



RO11 YJG This Porsche Cayenne is the vehicle used to support the British Touring Car Championship for 2011. It is an updated model from the previous year and is supplied by Porsche for the events. It carries its true registration plates when on the public road.



Prior to setting out for the day, the paramedic alters the flash patterns on the light bar by touching the centre with a magnetic aerial.

Ambulance Motorbikes

WA04 AEN This is a Honda ST1300 that is operated by Medevent Limited…



WA04 AEN This is a Honda ST1300 that is operated by Medevent Limited. The bike is shown here at speed following a group of elite racing cyclists on closed city streets. The medic can offer help to any riders crashing before his colleagues back him up in a private ambulance.



The rear view, showing the scene just prior to the start of the race. The message sign was displaying “Cycle Race” with red flashing lights.

Fire (General)

NX05 FVA This Land Rover Defender has been extended to carry equipment …



NX05 FVA This Land Rover Defender has been extended to carry equipment for its role as a Water Rescue Unit with Cleveland Fire Brigade.



The rear view, showing that there is even more storage space on the roof.



A key asset to the rescue unit is this Valiant rigid inflatable boat with Mercury engine. It carries blue flashing lights and is called Wrighty.

Ambulance (General)

YJ59 OPG This blue Land Rover Defender is operated by the Yorkshire …



YJ59 OPG This blue Land Rover Defender is operated by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. It carries a simple stripe of battenburg down the sides and a yellow bonnet. Blue flashing LED lights are fitted to the grille and a small blue beacon is on the roof.



The rear view of this rugged 4×4 which can access remote land and get through deep snow much more effectively than a traditional ambulance.

Ambulance (General)

D655 DRP This is a 1987 Leyland Redline bus that has been converted …



D655 DRP This is a 1987 Leyland Redline bus that has been converted into a mobile treatment centre for St. John. It has the same livery as the Crusader ambulances and has two blue light bars on the roof. It was still operational in 2011.



The rear overhead view. Skylights let additional light into the treatment area and a yellow telescopic communications aerial can be seen on the rear.

Police (General)

Here are four police outriders riding BMW R1150RS motorbikes…



Here are four police outriders riding BMW R1150RS motorbikes. They are all party of the Special Escort Group (SEG) whose primary role is to escort vehicles in the London area. The bikes are minimally marked and they rarely use sirens.



The rear view of the bikes, showing the personalised registration plates, all showing SEG. Previous models which ran on the prefix-style registrations also all had plates ending SEG.



One of the bikes in use stopping traffic at a junction while an escorted vehicle approaches. Notice the officer is carrying a sidearm.