Constituted under the Belfast Police Act of 1800, this force policed the Belfast City area for nearly 65 years. At its peak in 1861 it numbered about 150
Constables, 12 Inspectors, 2 Detectives and 2 Chief Constables split across day and night duties. Typical of the times, they worked long hours (16 hour days on
day duty) with time off only for meals. Commonly known as the 'Bulkies', a term for a policeman which survived well into the 20th Century. The force
was disbanded around 1865.
Source: PICA289/17
See also "The Bulkies, Police and Crime in Belfast, 1800-1865" by Brian GriffinPublished by Irish Academic Press ISBN: 9780716526704.
Source: PICA289/17
See also "The Bulkies, Police and Crime in Belfast, 1800-1865" by Brian GriffinPublished by Irish Academic Press ISBN: 9780716526704.
