History in the making - the passing of London’s Royal Parks Police #policehistory

(Screen-grabbed from ‘the other place’ as they don’t seem to have an account on here).

And onto our final presentation of the day. Dr Clare Smith on the history of the Metropolitan Police Crime Museum #PHSConference2025

As the afternoon progresses a talk on the German Volkspolizei (the People’s Police) - given by Dr Christopher Toenjes who is currently in the USA - all via the wonders of technology #PHSConference2025

After a look at policing in the City of London during WWII and the experiences of some of its officers, it’s now time for Professor Rob Green and a look at historic cases and the use of DNA - currently examining the conviction of the A6 murderer, James Hanratty and OJ Simpson #PHSConference2025

Our first speaker is up! Mike Simmons - exploring the link between the murder of J F Kennedy and a murder in Florida #PHSConference2025

And this year’s Police History Society Conference - one that marks the Society’s 40th anniversary- is off.The morning has started with our AGM and distribution of this year’s Journal #PHSConference2025

With delegates gathering this evening at Police Federation headquarters at Leatherhead, this year’s Police History Society Conference is getting underway! We’ll be commenting on tomorrow’s talks during the day so be sure to check in! #PHSConf2025 #policehistory

The Police History Society is delighted to preview the front cover of this year's Journal which will be landing slightly earlier than normal this year, due to conference being earlier.

This year marks our 40th anniversary, so we are celebrating our ruby anniversary with a change of cover colour.

Seven Talbot two-seater touring cars introduced to Norfolk in 1939. Stationed through the county they were used for general police duties and mobile patrol #policehistory

Only a month til this year’s Police History Society Conference, so still time to book if you’re quick!Includes talks on policing in America and Germany, the impact of WWII on @citypolice.bsky.social and @mpsheritage.bsky.social on 150 years of the Crime Museum www.policehistorysociety.com/conference

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The Police History Society Conference is taking place this year from 24-26 October at Police Federation HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey. Booking is open. Members and non-members welcome. Full details www.policehistorysociety.com/conference #policehistory #policehistorysociety

A special edition of the journal ‘Policing and Society’ - online and free to access - is now available. Curated by @polhissoc1985.bsky.social member Dr Mary Fraser, it contains lots of interesting articles by PHS members. Get your copy here! #policehistory www.tandfonline.com/toc/gpas20/3...

Calling all Blueskyers! Welcome to the world of #policehistory. To find out more about the Police History Society our website link is in the bio - or come along to our Conference this October at Leatherhead, Surrey. Booking now open! www.policehistorysociety.com/conference #history #conference