The collection from our archive includes range of photos from bobbies on bicycles and early breathalyser testing to police CCTV in taxis and officers on off-road motorbikes.
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1. Paper clipping about Watchman William Beardshaw
Watchman William Beardshaw of the Sheffield Borough Police was fatally wounded on his very first shift of duty in what became known as the Irish Riot in West Bar Green and Paradise Square on the night of Saturday 21 July 1855. Photo: Submitted
2. Portable radio in November 1966
PC Stephen Sewell of Sheffield City Police uses a portable radio of a type used successfully in the Woodseats Division to increase efficiency - November 1966 Photo: Nancy Fielder
3. Sheffield Division - Women's section
A Police Officer pictured in Sheffield city centre in 1980 Photo: Julia Armstrong
4. Line up on Castle Green
Sheffield Police line up on Castle Green outside the Hen & Chickens Photo: Nancy Fielder