In a message dated 08/03/2005 19:28:34 GMT Standard Time, derek.phillips2@ntlworld.com writes: Would there be any police personnel records or access to give me more information ? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Try TWAS at http://www.thenortheast.com/archives/UserGuides/14_LawOrder.html#sect3 Sunderland Borough Constabulary Established 1836 (see Watch Committee minutes TWAS CB/SU). Integrated into Northumbria Police in 1974. Personnel records 1939-1967. Chief Constables' annual reports 1950-1957; general orders 1912-1965; attestation book 1837-1865; charge books 1837-1843; information book 1947-1959; summons book 1972-1976; prosecutions at Quarter Sessions and Assizes 1951-1972 [acc 209, T163, T164, T433] Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org