Group photo, male and female police officers, London
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Group photo, male and female police officers, London
Group photo, male and female police officers on a Met Police CID training course for detective constables, taken on 13 March 1948. There are two women, sitting on either end of the front row: WDC Bosworth and WDC Gair. Date: 1948
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1948 Bosworth Civilian Constable Constables Course Detective Employment Equality Metropolitan Plain Policeman Policemen Policewoman Policewomen Postwar Uniforms Rights
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This evocative group photograph captures a historic moment in the annals of British law enforcement as male and female police officers, dressed in their uniforms, gather for a Metropolitan Police CID (Criminal Investigation Department) training course for detective constables on 13 March 1948. The image is a testament to the strides made towards gender equality in employment during the post-war era. Two women, WDC (Women's Detective Constable) Bosworth and WDC (Women's Detective Constable) Gair, sit proudly on either end of the front row, flanked by their male counterparts. Their presence signifies the increasing role of women in law enforcement, breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of policewomen. The officers are seen standing and seated, both in uniform and in plain clothes, reflecting the versatility and adaptability required of them in their work. The setting, with the backdrop of buildings, adds to the sense of purpose and determination, as these dedicated individuals embarked on their detective training during the 1940s. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of the Metropolitan Police and the broader movement towards gender equality in Britain.
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