In a message dated 23/01/2004 02:04:29 GMT Standard Time, jfsimms@shaw.ca writes: > my interest is with Edward Vivian Smith - Chief Supt. Sunderland Force. I > would like to find his years of service Hi Judy, your best bet is the North Eastern Police History Society http://www.nepolicehistory.homestead.com/ their message board is at http://www.fastboards.com/boards/board.cgi?user=nephs Regards Stan Mapstone