Leeds City Police boasts a long and proud history as the force policing the city of Leeds. It began protecting and serving the city's residents as far back as 1836, a relationship which lasted until 1974 when it was amalgamated with the Bradford City Police and part of the West Yorkshire Constabulary to form the West Yorkshire Police. These photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase the impact it has had on the lives of countless citizens as well as the challenges it has faced down the decades. READ MORE: The story of a Leeds landmark established to help the sick and needy LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds City Police
Home Secretary Sir Frank Soskice unveils a commemorative plaque when he opened the new Leeds City Police headquarters at Brotherton House in April 1965. It cost £325,000 | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Leeds City Police
Two new Sunbeam Tiger G. T. cars being used by the traffic deptartment of Leeds City Police in July 1966. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Leeds City Police
October 1973 and chairman of the Leeds Watch Committee, Coun James Atha, left, and James Angus, Chief Constable of Leeds, admire some of the trophies won by Leeds City Police Mounted Section during the year. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Looking across to Leeds City Police headquarters, Brotherton House, from the Leeds International Pool in March 1967. | YPN Photo: YPN