NCJ Number
79150
Journal
Police Journal Volume: 54 Issue: 1 Dated: (January-March 1981) Pages: 8-21
Date Published
1981
Length
14 pages
Annotation
A continuation of NCJ 73638, this article explains the constitutional structure of the London Metropolitan Police (England).
Abstract
The functions of the Metropolitan Police are organized into 14 departments, not all of equal importance. The four main police departments, each under the command of an assistant commissioner, are (1) a department, which deals with the administration, organization, and operations of the uniformed force; (2) B department, which deals with traffic and police transport and with technical support services, including communications and command and control, fingerprints, and criminal records; (3) C department, which deals with crime and includes the forensic science laboratory; and (4) D department, which deals with police personnel administration, training, and recruitment. Other departments are the solicitor's department, responsible for the legal work of the force; the public information department; the management services department; the complaints investigation bureau, and six other civil departments. The history of the Metropolitan Police for the last 150 years is reviewed. The article points out that the interrelation of police and civilians is an integral part of the organization. Eight reference notes are included.