Part of the Bradford Police collection, this film documents the Annual Government Inspection at Peel Park, 1938. Title - Annual Government Inspection 20th July 1938 Lient. Col. F. Brook D.S.O., M.C. H.M. Inspector of Constabulary. Trumpeters and local dignitaries can be seen as the police force gives their salute, gathered together in Peel Park. There is a long shot of the forces which include mounted, mobile, and Special Forces. The inspection begins, and there are close up shots of some...

Part of the Bradford Police collection, this film documents the Annual Government Inspection at Peel Park, 1938. Title - Annual Government Inspection 20th July 1938 Lient. Col. F. Brook D.S.O., M.C. H.M. Inspector of Constabulary. Trumpeters and local dignitaries can be seen as the police force gives their salute, gathered together in Peel Park. There is a long shot of the forces which include mounted, mobile, and Special Forces. The inspection begins, and there are close up shots of some of the dignitaries. The Mayor is smoking a cigar while reviewing the force. Title - March Past in Slow time The mounted force is at the rear of the parade as they march past. Title - March past in close column Title - Then in column of route Title - Advance in Review Order and General Salute A brass band is playing as the policemen march past for the general salute. Title - Fall in by the drum. Officers are presented and then dismissed. Title - Physical training display Men in white clothing march onto the field. They perform an exhibition of vaulting and end with a small pyramid routine. There is a final march past the dignitaries and a shot of the brass band. The film closes with footage of the officials.