Category: 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’.

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.