The Marine Support Unit of the Metropolitan Police is based on the river at Wapping Police Station. They police the river between Dartford Creek and Hampton Court, a distance of 40 miles. This unit is the oldest police force in the country, formed in 1798.
Added:
28th Aug 2007 by Brendan Routledge
Subjects:
Citizenship, Geography, History
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Keywords:
london, river thames, police, thames, wapping
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