Episode 3 of 3

First Constables on the Streets

When: 29 September 1829
Where: London streets
Part of: Robert Peel establishes the Metropolitan Police Service in London

The first constables of the Metropolitan Police Service appeared on the streets of London on 29 September 1829.

Following the establishment of the force, the first constables began patrolling the streets of London on 29 September 1829. This marked the operational beginning of the Metropolitan Police Service, which was headquartered at Great Scotland Yard.

Sources

Metropolitan Police Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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