Wandsworth Parks and Events Police

Wandsworth Parks and Events Police
Agency overview
Formed2015
Preceding agencies
  • Wandsworth Events Police Service (2012)
  • Wandsworth Parks Police (1984)
Legal personalityPolice service funded by local authority
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionWandsworth Borough Council, England, UK
Size34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Population323,300
Legal jurisdictionLondon Borough of Wandsworth
Governing bodyWandsworth Borough Council
Constituting instrument
  • Ministry of Housing and Local Government Provisional Order Confirmation (Greater London Parks and Open Spaces) Act 1967
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersParks Police Station, Battersea Park
Agency executive
Facilities
Stations1
Notables
Awards
Website
Parks Police Website

Wandsworth Parks and Events Police is a Wandsworth Borough Council service responsible for the routine patrolling of the parks, commons, and open spaces within the London Borough of Wandsworth, which has more green spaces than any other inner London borough.[1][2] It also enforces byelaws, dog control orders, and other park regulations, and provides policing for special events.[3] Its lineage may be traced to a 1984 foundation, although the present body dates from 2012, and was rebranded in 2015 with its current name and responsibilities.[4]

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  3. ^ "Parks police". Wandsworth Borough Council.
  4. ^ "LF16 NPO Wandsworth Parks and Events Police Ford Transit Custom | UK Emergency Vehicles". 30 October 2016.