Salisbury City Police
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Salisbury City Police was a British
police force that existed officially between 1835 and 1943. It was absorbed by Wiltshire Constabulary
during the Second World War.
, previously known as New Sarum can be traced back to the 18th century when a local militia known as Brodie's Volunteers were instructed to watch over the city. They were overseen by the Salibsury Watch Commission who decided to disband the thirteen constables in 1836 in favour of forming a more official looking organisation. The new force called 'New Sarum Police' was to consist of one 'Superintending High Constable', one 'High Constable', four 'Day Constables' and ten 'Night Constables'. The City was one
mile 330 yards in length and 1500 yards in breadth.
In May 1836 the decision to dress the constables in a new uniform was made, it was to be similar to other forces with the letters 'NSP' (New Sarum Police) on the collar. Police station
s were created on Endless Street and Salt Street.
In April 1838, New Sarum Police was disbanded and reorganised into Salisbury City Police, under the Municipal Corporation Act 1835. Mr John Bunter was the first Superintending Constable, earning £40 a year. More constables were hired in the reorganisation.
In 1839, the County Policing Act passed allowing counties to form police forces on top of city police forces, as a result Wiltshire Constabulary
was formed in October 1839.
Due to World War II
, Salisbury City Police decided to temporarily amalgamate with Wiltshire Constabulary
, however towards the end of the war the separation of the two forces never happened due to the Defence (Amalgamation of Police Forces) Regulations of 1942 and Salisbury City Police ceased to exist after an official handover on April 1, 1943, when Wiltshire Constabulary took responsibility for policing Salisbury. The outgoing Chief Constable was made Assistant Chief Constable
in Wiltshire Constabulary
.
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police force that existed officially between 1835 and 1943. It was absorbed by Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Police, formerly known as the Wiltshire Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing Wiltshire and Swindon in the south-west of England.-History:...
during the Second World War.
History
Policing in SalisburySalisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
, previously known as New Sarum can be traced back to the 18th century when a local militia known as Brodie's Volunteers were instructed to watch over the city. They were overseen by the Salibsury Watch Commission who decided to disband the thirteen constables in 1836 in favour of forming a more official looking organisation. The new force called 'New Sarum Police' was to consist of one 'Superintending High Constable', one 'High Constable', four 'Day Constables' and ten 'Night Constables'. The City was one
mile 330 yards in length and 1500 yards in breadth.
In May 1836 the decision to dress the constables in a new uniform was made, it was to be similar to other forces with the letters 'NSP' (New Sarum Police) on the collar. Police station
Police station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
s were created on Endless Street and Salt Street.
In April 1838, New Sarum Police was disbanded and reorganised into Salisbury City Police, under the Municipal Corporation Act 1835. Mr John Bunter was the first Superintending Constable, earning £40 a year. More constables were hired in the reorganisation.
In 1839, the County Policing Act passed allowing counties to form police forces on top of city police forces, as a result Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Police, formerly known as the Wiltshire Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing Wiltshire and Swindon in the south-west of England.-History:...
was formed in October 1839.
Due to World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Salisbury City Police decided to temporarily amalgamate with Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Police, formerly known as the Wiltshire Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing Wiltshire and Swindon in the south-west of England.-History:...
, however towards the end of the war the separation of the two forces never happened due to the Defence (Amalgamation of Police Forces) Regulations of 1942 and Salisbury City Police ceased to exist after an official handover on April 1, 1943, when Wiltshire Constabulary took responsibility for policing Salisbury. The outgoing Chief Constable was made Assistant Chief Constable
Assistant Chief Constable
Assistant chief constable is the third highest rank in all British territorial police forces , as well as the British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police and...
in Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Constabulary
Wiltshire Police, formerly known as the Wiltshire Constabulary, is the territorial police force responsible for policing Wiltshire and Swindon in the south-west of England.-History:...
.
Chief Constables
- Mr John Bunter (1838 - )
- Unknown
- Mr Frank Richardson (1903–1929)
- Mr R F Nixon (1929–1943)