Scotland Yard: The Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police

What is Scotland Yard?

New Scotland Yard is the official headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, the territorial police force responsible for policing Greater London. It is commonly referred to as simply "Scotland Yard," a name that has become synonymous with the Metropolitan Police.

Where is Scotland Yard Located?

New Scotland Yard is located at 8-10 Broadway, Westminster, London SW1H 0BG. It is situated in the historic neighborhood of Whitehall, near the Houses of Parliament and other government buildings.

The History of Scotland Yard

The name "Scotland Yard" dates back to the 16th century, when the area was used as a stables for the horses of the royal household. In 1829, the Metropolitan Police was established, and its headquarters were located at 4 Whitehall Place, opposite the Horse Guards building. In 1890, the headquarters were moved to a new building on the current site of New Scotland Yard.

The Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police is responsible for policing the 32 boroughs of Greater London, an area with a population of over 8 million people. The force has a strength of over 30,000 officers and staff, making it one of the largest police forces in the world.

The Metropolitan Police is responsible for a wide range of policing duties, including:

• Responding to 999 calls
• Investigating crimes
• Enforcing the law
• Protecting the public
• Maintaining public order

The Metropolitan Police is also responsible for providing specialist services, such as:

• Counter-terrorism
• Armed policing
• Marine policing
• Air support
• Dog handling
• Mounted policing

The Metropolitan Police is committed to providing a professional and responsive policing service to the people of London.