It was founded in 1929 by Sir Robert Peel and Francois-Eugene Vidocq and was originally located in the Whitehall district. When it was moved to the Victoria Embankment, the name was changed to New Scotland Yard.

Now, the headquarters is in a twenty story building on 10 Broadway, London. The traditional name of the London Metropolitan Police headquarters is Scotland Yard. It gets this name from its original location. Even though the headquarters have moved, the name has not changed.

Shortly after the formation of the police force, there were 3,300 officers. Today, Scotland Yard is London’s largest employer with over 31,000 officers and over 14,000 staff members. There is also a volunteer program that includes Special Constables , customer service and administrative staff.

1. Founded: September 29, 1829
2. Location; 10 Broadway, London
3. AKA: New Scotland Yard, The Yard, NSY
4. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis: Sir Ian Blair
5. Twenty special units
6. NSY database is Home Office Large Major Enquiry System or HOLMES
7. NYS training program is called Elementary
8. Women as police officers: 1919

Employment Requirements:

1. Can be any nationality but must be able to stay in Britain indefinitely
2. Age: at least eighteen years old
3. Character: must have proven integrity
4. Tattoos: must not be rude, crude, racist, violent, intimidating

Scotland Yard in Fiction:

• Featured in:

1. Agatha Christie
2. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
3. Time Machine
4. Young Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century

Notable Cases:

1. Whitechapel murders first recorded use of profiling
2. PC Gutteridge, first recorded use of ballistics
3. Brides In The Bath Murders
4. Constance
5. Kray Twins

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