Category: POLICE

Police (General)

YJ15 HCX North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Vivaro. This van was

YJ15 HCX North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Vivaro. This van was brought into operation in July 2015 and was assigned to York North.

YJ15 HCV North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Vivaro. This sister vehicle is identical to HCX. The rear passenger seats face rearwards to watch anyone detained in the prisoner cell. The cell has perspex floor-to-ceiling to allow an uninterrupted view. The black box attached to the interior bodywork houses the jack and wheel brace. It is seen here prior to going into operation.

Police (General)

A Police BMW i8 promotional vehicle

A Police BMW i8 promotional vehicle, complete with gullwing doors.

The petrol/electric hybrid car has mouthwatering performance. The power output is 231 bhp plus 96 Kw giving a total of 357 bhp, and a massive 570 Nm of torque. A 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.4 seconds is the result. The automatic gearbox keeps the car accelerating up to its 155 mph limit. The fuel efficiency is distorted by the hybrid system, but the official figures are 135 miles per gallon and 49 g/km of CO2.

Harbour & Port Police

DK11 AOH Port of Liverpool Police Toyota Hilux. This is

DK11 AOH Port of Liverpool Police Toyota Hilux. This is one of a pair of such vehicles, the other being a 12-plate.

Notice that the crest on the door includes the word Manchester. This reflects the fact that the POLP also patrol the Manchester Ship Canal than connects Manchester and Liverpool. Until 1993 this was patrolled by the Manchester Ship Canal Police.

Cathedral Constables

Liverpool Cathedral Constables

Liverpool Cathedral employs 10 constables, managed by a head constable. The first photograph shows their uniform of white shirt with black tie and black trousers. They do not carry handcuffs or a baton. They are based in a purpose built office at the entrance to the cathedral grounds. Despite having historic connections stretching back many hundreds of years, this specialist constabulary was formed in August 2005. Previous to this date they were security officers.

The constables make use of an extensive CCTV system as well as patrolling the building and grounds, including a neighbouring college. They work 24/7 and despite not having police powers are trained to deal with some dangerous situations. They use the power of citizen’s arrest on rare occasions. Any major situations are dealt with by the local Merseyside Police.

 

Classic Police

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova dating from 1986. This car was used as a beat patrol car in the counties of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It is the 1.2 litre engine example producing a maximum of 55 horsepower. When being pushed to the limit by a brave driver, it would accelerate to 60 mpis a model of  in 14 seconds and go on to a nerve-wracking top speed of 94 mph.

Later models saw a wide red stripe added to the sides, with a break for the crest on the front doors. This complemented the existing police box on the roof. The illuminated box could show the word ‘stop’ on the rear only and of course the blue rotating beacon is mounted on top for maximum visibility. This is a model of the actual vehicle.

Police In Action

Tour de France – Yorkshire (2014)

In July 2014, the Tour de France cycle race staged the Grand Depart in Yorkshire for the first time. Local police were supported by neighbouring forces as well as the French Gendarmerie. An eclectic mix of vehicles were used and are shown here along with some of the scenes from the cycle race.

Police (General)

GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It

GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It carries yellow and white checker markings and badges of ‘Community Engagement Forums’ and ‘Rural Watch’.

This car is manned by police support volunteers to patrol rural areas and report upon suspicious activities as well as reassure locals. Residents play an important role as the police’s eyes and ears in isolated rural areas. Locals know their area better than anyone and know if something is out of place.

The volunteers are trained to be expert witnesses, but can also use the in-car police radio to summon a police officer if they come across something serious.

The black Corsa was introduced in December 2014 and was paid for through a partnership arrangement.