Compiled by Harry Venner June 1971 Ramsgate Borough Place Force "The force grew from a body of Light Constables first appointed in 1816. This body acquired a Sergeant in 1836 and a Head Constable in 1844. The extension of the Railway added to the responsibilities of the Police and in the 1870's, officers attended at the stations to check and stop persons entering the town who were thought to be possible small pox suspects, small box being prevalent at that time. Mr Edward BUSS was Superintendent of the Police from 1869, being appointed Chief Constable in 1884, upon the incorporation of the Town as a Borough. He resigned in 1892 and was succeeded by Mr Roderick ROSS, who remained for seven years before transferring to take over the Chief Constable's duties in Edinburgh. Mr William B JONES was appointed Chief Constable in 1899, holding the post until 1916, when Samuel F BUTLER took over ; he remained in office until 1943 when the Borough Police Force joined the County. At the begging of the Century, a Sergeant and fiver Constables were in charge at the Harbour, having an office and lock up just outside the Pier gates. They also had a rowing boat for use when required. The Ramsgate Force also had an establishment of six mounted men for the use on Ceremonial occasion, but as the years passed, these dwindled to two for the use of Mayor's Sunday, and like functions. Prior to and just after the First World War, the Force had one of the finest Tug O War teams in the County, if not the Country, and in the 1930's the Cricket Team was one of the best in the District. Ramsgate Police in those days had also some of the finest shots in Kent. In conclusion, who among the older generation of the Ramsgate residents will ever remember 'Mickey' MOCKLER on point duty in the Market Place" -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release Date: 5/4/06