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 Scotland YardScotland Yard was the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police, but the phrase is popularly used to refer to the force itself, particularly its Criminal Investigation Department. Named after a street in London that may have been the site of a palace used by 12th-century Scottish kings, Scotland Yard became London's police center in 1829. In 1890, the force moved to a new building, and in 1967, it moved once again. Today, the Metropolitan Police headquarters building is known by what name? More...
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If I recall it well, Scotland Yard has been used in some movies as fabulous police force.
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Yes, I always thought (from books and movies) that it was some special detective force, like Interpol. What a surprise to find out it's "just" the London police!
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The term always reminds me of the Sherlock Holmes series, in which the police force doesn't always have an entirely positive image.
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