The first organised training school was opened in 1907 at Peel House in Regency Street, Pimlico. Officer recruits undertook a four-week training course before being posted to their beat. Moved to Hendon.
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First police training school
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First Peelers training school
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EC4, Victoria Embankment, 60
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