Author: Cecil Clark. Published by Heritage House Publishing, Surrey, BC., 1989, 1st Edition. (2nd Printing 1993) Printed in Canada. Almost New Condition. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inch, 141 pages. B.C. PROVINCIAL POLICE STORIES: is overflowing with amazing stories of the B.C. Police force, born in 1858 they were the first lawmen in Western Canada. This is Volume 2 of a collection of their stories, complete with many historical B&W photos. History of The British Columbia Provincial Police (1858-1950)Administrative history: The British Columbia Provincial Police (BCPP) force was established in 1858 in New Westminster, then the capital of the mainland colony. The force was initially led by a lone constable, Mr. Chartres Brew from Ireland. In 1866 the police force on Vancouver Island was combined with the police force on the mainland, as the two colonies were united. The force existed through the first half of the 20th century before amalgamating with the RCMP in 1950. ISBN: 0919214754 GC&C Stock #1705
