PC James Gore is the earliest known Black officer in our collection. He was born in either Jamaica or Leeds (there is some discrepancy in the documentation) and joined Salford Police in 1907, click on the picture to find out more about James’ service.
We are going back through our archives to ensure the historic legacy of Black and Asian officers is not forgotten. If you have an ancestor you would like to bring to our attention then please email us:gmpmuseum@gmail.com