Wandsworth Parks and Events Police
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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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Formed | 2015 |
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Legal personality | Police service funded by local authority |
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Operations jurisdiction | Wandsworth Borough Council, England, UK |
Size | 34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi) |
Population | 323,300 |
Legal jurisdiction | London Borough of Wandsworth |
Governing body | Wandsworth Borough Council |
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Headquarters | Parks Police Station, Battersea Park |
Support Officers | 5 |
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Stations | 1 |
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Website | |
Parks Police Website |
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