British Police Quiz

What is the official name of the British police force?

• Metropolitan Police Service

• British Police Department

• United Kingdom Police Force

• London Police Service

In which year was the Metropolitan Police Service established?

• 1800

• 1829

• 1856

• 1901

Who is considered the founder of the Metropolitan Police Service?

• Sir Robert Peel

• Winston Churchill

• Queen Victoria

• Charles Dickens

What is the common nickname for the Metropolitan Police Service officers?

• Bobbies

• Coppers

• Peelers

• Constables

Which of the following is a primary duty of the British police force?

• Collecting taxes

• Enforcing the law

• Conducting military operations

• Running public transport

What is the emergency telephone number for the police in Great Britain?

• 911

• 999

• 112

• 101

Which rank is higher in the British police force?

• Sergeant

• Inspector

• Constable

• Chief Superintendent

What is the name of the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service?

• Scotland Yard

• New Scotland Yard

• The Yard

• Police House

Which unit within the British police force is responsible for counter-terrorism?

• Special Branch

• Traffic Police

• Community Support Officers

• Fraud Squad

What is the term used for the area a police officer is responsible for patrolling?

• Beat

• Zone

• Sector

• District