Penzance Borough Police

Penzance Borough Police
Agency overview
Formed1836
Dissolved1947
Superseding agencyCornwall County Constabulary
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionEngland, UK
Legal jurisdictionEngland & Wales
Governing bodyPolice Watch Committee
Constituting instrument
General nature
Operational structure
Overseen byHer Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
HeadquartersSt. John's Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance (1868–1947)
Agency executive
Facilities
Stations1

Penzance Borough Police was the police force for the borough and corporate town of Penzance, Cornwall, from 1836 to 1947. It was formed following the passing of the Municipal Corporations Act 1835, which reformed all UK boroughs, and stipulated that each appoint a Watch Committee to oversee a police force. The police force formed part of the commonality of the town's government, led by an elected Mayor, six aldermen and eighteen councillors.[1]

  1. ^ Pigot's Topography and Gazetteer of England Vol.1 1841