Following a decision by County Magistrates in January 1840 the Northampton Constabulary was formed with the Chief Constable (Henry Goddard, an ex Bow Street Runner), 7 Superintendents and 21 Constables.
Notable achievements include, in 1899 being the very first Police Force in the world to use a motor car for apprehending a criminal; and having James Kellie-Mac Callum as the oldest and longest serving Chief Constable ever, retiring in 1931 aged 86 after 50 years in office.
To-days Northamptonshire Police has over 1,120 men and women officers and civilian staff and is in the forefront of modern policing techniques. This model is issued to commemorate the 150th Anniversary.

Description: Grey body; bonnet and roof; black chassis; black plastic seat and steering wheel; gold grille; gold 12 spoke wheels; plain black tyres; gold plated parts; smooth rear doors; red rear lights; without base hole at rear of body; Northamptonshire Constabulary emblem above 'NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE' in white lettering on both sides of van; 'WOOTTON HALL, NORTHAMPTON' in white on sides of van below cab window; 'POLICE' in white lettering on front of cab roof and on rear door; 10MPH in white text below right rear roof light.

Variations: No known variations.

Notes/Certificate: This model is packaged in its original straw-style window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity.