Policing London in the 70s

Synopsis: Available for the first time on DVD, 4 films from the Metropolitan Police archive vividly capturing the work of police officers in London during the 1970s. Violent and uncompromising, these films reflect the new reality faced by the police on London’s streets as depicted in the new breed of TV crime shows of the era such as THE SWEENEY.

POLICE STATION - a dramatised account of a typical day at Gypsy Hill police station - a typical inner city "nick". CID tackle burglaries, child abuse and an assault on a police officer.

THAMES PATROL - a rare behind the scenes look at the Duty Boats of the Thames Division.

EIGHT FEET TALL- The mounted branch of the Met. Covering everything from ceremonial duties to crowd control. Behind the scenes footage shows the selection process for both officers and their mounts.

WITHOUT DUE CARE - patrol the roads with cars and bikes from the Traffic Division. From drunk drivers to fatal car crashes, routine breakdowns to dangerous drivers - this film recreates the typical problems dealt with by the department.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2008
Subjects: Social Studies; History; Law
Keywords: law enforcement; police; social history

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