Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service in London. Located in Westminster, it is one of the oldest police services in the world, having been established in 1829.

The famous name 'Scotland Yard' comes from the location of the original headquarters, which was on a street called Great Scotland Yard. The name has since become synonymous with the police force itself.

Today, Scotland Yard is responsible for law enforcement across Greater London, covering an area of roughly 620 square miles and serving a population of over 8 million people. They have a range of specialist departments, including counter-terrorism, homicide, and cybercrime. The force is also involved in international investigations and intelligence-sharing.

Scotland Yard has a long and storied history within law enforcement and remains an important institution today.