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Herts Past Policing
Herts Past Policing
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Welcome

Welcome to Herts Past Policing a fascinating new insight into crime and policing in Hertfordshire through the ages and part of the Herts Memories network of sites.   Browse and search original Police Archives,  or share and enjoy photos, memories and historical research in Crime and Incidents and Police History.   We would welcome any contributions of your own stories and experiences.

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Featured pages
  • Gunner was drunk and disorderly in South Street

    Gunner was drunk and disorderly in South Street

    Gunner 'trashes' his police cell after riotous night out in Bishop's Stortford.
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  • Unlawful possession of army stores

    Unlawful possession of army stores

    Edward Mansell, a nurseryman of Hadham Road, was summoned for being found to be in unlawful possession of army stores.
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  • The case of the missing ferret

    The case of the missing ferret

    Private Emmerson was summoned for stealing ferrets, one of which had a bald head and a ball of clay on its head!
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