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Group photo, Women Patrols Division, Met Police, London
Group photo, Women Patrols Division, Metropolitan Police, London, in March 1922. They are wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919, and named after the womens Superintendent, Sophia Stanley, who is sitting in the middle of the front row. Date: 1922
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Badge Buttons Division Equality Metropolitan Patrols Policewoman Policewomen Sophia Stanley Superintendent 1922 Officers
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This evocative group photograph captures the Women Patrols Division of the Metropolitan Police in London during the early 1920s. The women, dressed in the Stanley Uniform, named after the division's superintendent, Sophia Stanley, who is seated in the middle of the front row, proudly display their new attire. Introduced in 1919, the Stanley Uniform was a significant step towards equality in the police force, replacing the old nurse-like uniforms with a more practical and professional outfit. The uniform consisted of a jacket with brass buttons, a tie, a helmet with a distinctive badge, and a collar number. The Women Patrols Division was formed in 1915, and the women in this photograph are seen here in March 1922. They were the first women to be granted police powers and were responsible for dealing with minor offenses, traffic control, and providing assistance to their male counterparts. Their duties included patrolling the streets, making arrests, and giving evidence in court. The Women Patrols Division was an important milestone in the history of women in the police force. It paved the way for further progress towards gender equality in law enforcement, and the women who served in this division broke down barriers and proved their worth as capable and dedicated officers. This photograph is a testament to their groundbreaking work and their place in the annals of police history.
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