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*[[Northern Ireland]] has one police force, the [[Police Service of Northerm Ireland]]. | *[[Northern Ireland]] has one police force, the [[Police Service of Northerm Ireland]]. | ||
In November 2012 elections | In November 2012 elections were held for a Police and Crime Commissioner for every police force in England and Wales (except London). | ||
There are also some special police forces, such as the [[British Transport Police]]. | There are also some special police forces, such as the [[British Transport Police]]. | ||
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Police forces in the UK are mainly based on a particular territory:
- England has 39 police forces, most of which correspond to a particular ceremonial county.
- Wales has four police forces, each corresponding to one or more Preserved Counties.
- Scotland has eight police forces, but from 1 April 2013 these are being amalgamated to form the Police Service of Scotland.
- Northern Ireland has one police force, the Police Service of Northerm Ireland.
In November 2012 elections were held for a Police and Crime Commissioner for every police force in England and Wales (except London).
There are also some special police forces, such as the British Transport Police.
LGBT History
The Gay Police Association represents lesbian and gay police officers throughout the UK.