Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum
314 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9
+19056486404
Description
HPS History | Hamilton Police Service
In 1829, Sir Robert Peel established the Metropolitan Police Force in London, England, based at Scotland Yard. These 1,000 constables were the world’s first police officers. They were nicknamed ‘Bobbies’ or “Peelers” and were the direct forerunners of today’s modern policing. This new concept of Policing quickly made its way to Pre-Confederation Canada. On February 13, 1833,
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot