Wolverhampton’s Town Commissioners approved the formation of the Borough Police Force in 1837. The first police station was situated in the Old Town Hall in Garrick Street, on the site now occupied by the ABC cinema.
Twelve months from the force being formed the total prisoners taken numbered were 1,132. Of these one was transported for life and seventeen for seven years.
The Borough Force remained a separate entity until 1966 when following local government changes it became part of the former West Midlands Constabulary. Then in 1974, following further boundary changes, Wolverhampton became a division within the present West Midlands Police.

Description: Very dark green body & bonnet, black chassis; white roof; mid brown seats; black grille; chrome plated parts; brass tool box top cover; chrome 12 spoke wheels; plain black tyres; clear perspex windows; Wolverhampton Police around a red cross roundel on both van sides and both back doors; 'POLICE' in white text across rear doors; 'DA 2982' in white lettering above rear door.

Variations: No known variations.

Notes/Certificate: Model is a modified Cowley van with Wolsey bonnet.
It comes packed in its original maroon N-type window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity identifying the model.