On This Day, 24 January 1917

Birmingham Daily Gazette

Wednesday 24 January 1917

BIRMINGHAM POLICEMEN PROTECTED AT NIGHT

Special precautions are taken in Birmingham to give protection to the policemen on duty at night. The men are provided with white coats, while electric globes, giving a red light, are fixed to the top of their helmets. These constables are shown adjusting their electrical headgear before going on duty.