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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W. Burkmar
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Sir Jacob Astley
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T. H. Orchard
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Wilfred Wood, VC
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St Anne's Church WW1 Memorial
N6, Highgate West Hill, St Anne's Church
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West Ham United
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National Provident Institution
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