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


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

Latest revision as of 06:56, 24 October 2024

United Kingdom Police Force
Flag
Flag
AbbreviationUKPF
Motto"Security, Prosperity, Serenity"
Agency overview
Employees196,131
Annual budget£12.885 billion (2023/24)
Legal personalityDirectorate
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionUnited Kingdom
UKHI.jpg
The jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Police Force
Size360,382 km2 (139,144 sq mi)
Population81,093,881
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.