United Kingdom Police Force

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United Kingdom Police Force
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AbbreviationUKPF
Motto"Security, Prosperity, Serenity"
Agency overview
Employees196,131
Annual budget£12.885 billion (2023/24)
Legal personalityDirectorate
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionUnited Kingdom
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The jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Police Force
Size360,382 km2 (139,144 sq mi)
Population81,256,324
Constituting instrument
Operational structure
HeadquartersScotland Yard, Westminster, London
Police officers196,131
Cabinet secretary responsible
Agency executives
Parent agencyGovernment of the United Kingdom
Child agencies
Units4
Facilities
Stations2,000+
Vehicles25,000+
Boats100+
Aircraft4,000+
Website
https://www.ukpf.uk

The United Kingdom Police Force, abbreviated as UKPF, is the umbrella organisation and directorate comprising the United Kingdom's four national police forces: Police England and Wales, Police Scotland, Police Hanover, and Garda Síochána. Established in 1999 as the United Kingdom's national police force, it is headquartered at Scotland Yard and is led by the Chief Police Commissioner of the United Kingdom, currently Sir Mark Rowley.

Established by the Police Reform Act 1999, the UKPF mainly serves to coordinate the activities and response between the United Kingdom's four national police forces. Originally consisting of just three agencies, a fourth agency was added when Police Scotland was formed in 2013. Since its inception, the UKPF has been presided over by the Chief Police Commissioner of the United Kingdom who advises the Home Secretary while also coordinating efforts between the chief constables of the four national police forces.