Special patrol group to combat crime: A special 100-strong patrol group, began operations in North West London today. The aim is to beat outbreaks of crime, especially housebreaking, by saturating trouble spots with uniformed policemen. Mr. J.L. Waldron, Assistant Commissioner '"A'' Department, is responsible for the overall control of the group, which consists of five inspectors, 12 sergeants, 80 constables and two women constables, under the officer-in-charge, Supt. John Gerrard. Photo shows W.P.C. Margaret Raymond of Worthing, seen with other members of the unit with the two way radio which the constables patrolling on foot are equipped with. The group consists of four units.
Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 5-17-1965.
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