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	MPD Police Band
		The first public appearance of the Police Band was on May 10, 1898, before the annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, which was held in the City of Milwaukee.
		In July of 1988, the Minneapolis Police Band traveled to Milwaukee for the first time and a joint concert was held at the Milwaukee County Zoo grounds.
		The members of the Milwaukee Police Band continue in their quest as "goodwill ambassadors" to the citizens of Milwaukee, and they cherish the opportunity to do their part in improving the quality of life of this fine city.
	www.city.milwaukee.gov /display/router.asp?docid=5546 (1857 words)

	Minneapolis Police BandSharing music with our communitysince 1917
		The Minneapolis Police Band was formed in 1917 by Major General George Emerson Leach and Arthur Bolte.
		Mayor Leach believed that the Police Department needed a better image; hence, the police band was formed.
		The Minneapolis Police Band consists of a concert band, a marching band and a swing band.
	www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us /police/about/band (284 words)

	Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Band History
		Uniquely, the band’s existence was endorsed by an act of parliament and the band shares with the 9th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry T.A. (Glasgow Highlanders), the distinction of being the one of the first pipe bands to be formed outwith the ranks of the British Army.
		Military bands would thus be expected to show as their chief merits, a good appearance and a keen sense of time, civilian bands since their purpose is a pleasurable one, would be expected to have primarily a good repertoire and a pleasing standard of playing.
		The band with his ability, influence, dedication and without doubt the good ground work from the individual tuition that was put in place by his predecessor before him, took off.
	www.strathpol-pipeband.com /band_history.htm (1996 words)

	Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Home Page
		From the band's earliest roots as the Burgh of Govan Police Pipe Band through to it's present day identity, competitive success at the highest level has always been a key element of the exemplary reputation harboured by the band on behalf of Strathclyde Police.
		The band is also enjoyed by the communities of Strathclyde who attend the numerous public engagements in which the band performs throughout the force area.
		Both are well known figures in the pipe band community and together their goal is to ensure that Strathclyde Police Pipe Band remains as a dominant force in major pipe band competition.
	www.strathpol-pipeband.com /home.htm (301 words)

	Police Band
		The Manchester City Police Band as it was then known was hired to play at the funeral of a policeman who was killed on duty in the 1870's, and it played so badly that it prompted musicians within the City Police to form their own.
		In 1968 the band became the Manchester and Salford Police Band, and with the amalgamation of Police forces, in 1974, it was again renamed as the Greater Manchester Police Band.
		The musicians comprise of serving and retired police officers, support staff from the police and civilian members of the community, which boasts to be one of the best wind bands in the North West.
	www.gmp.police.uk /mainsite/pages/band.htm (131 words)

	Delta Police Department - A safer and better community through excellence in policing
		The Delta Police Pipe Band was formed in 1971 by members of the Delta Police Department under the direction of Pipe Major Bruce Topp and Drum Major Bob Burns.
		The Band is committed to serving the Community of Delta and plays at numerous events within the municipality such as the Easter Parade, Santa Claus Parade, Remembrance Day Ceremonies and many other community parades.
		The Band received many accolades and was asked to make a return trip to Westville where they had played on Canada Day during their first visit.
	deltapolice.ca /pipeband/index.php (337 words)

	Wiltshire Police Band
		The Band was formed in October 1985, by a group of twelve of musical enthusiasts from within the Force.
		The stated objective of the band was to promote through musical performances the spirit of the Wiltshire Constabulary and the Police Service generally and to provide musical services within the Force.
		The Band is by definition a Concert Band.
	www.wiltshire.police.uk /band/default.asp (386 words)

	Ghana Police Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Since the band was composed of illiterate (Escort Policemen), as shown in the picture in the previous chapter, they were bare-footed, except the bandmaster who was entitled to wear shoes, since he was a colonial master and a General Police Officer.
		At present, the Police Band comprises the (Regimental Band), the Military Band, the Dance Band, the Corps of Drums which is an extract from the Fife-and-Drum band, and the Brass Band.
		The ‘Chapter one’ dance band happens to be the first band that was formed after the military band in the early 1961 under the command of Mr.
	www.ghanapolice.org /others/band.htm (3903 words)

	Hamilton Police Pipe Band - History - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
		The Hamilton Police Service has had a pipe band in some form for more than 40 years, and remains one of the oldest police force pipe bands on the continent.
		The band was first organized in 1961 for a local parade.
		The band competed again in Grade Three on the Ontario circuit in 2006, and swept every contest it entered - winning the Canadian and North American titles and coming out on top in contests that involved most of the top bands at that level in North America.
	www.hamiltonpolicepipeband.com /history.html (532 words)

	Band History
		It took all of three years before the band was ready ready to perform in public, and following a weeks final training and practice at the Papakura Military Camp in South Auckland, the band took to the streets of Auckland on Sunday 29 August 1948, led by Drum Major Constable Bob Walton.
		On 20 and 21 November 1948, shortly after the bands first appearance, the Auckland Provincial pipe band contest was held at Auckland, at which the Auckland Police Highland Pipe Band was placed second in the street march section.
		Police General Instructions allow for the combination of the Auckland and Wellington bands into the New Zealand Police Highland Pipe Band wearing the King George VI Tartan.
	www.aklpolicepipeband.org.nz /History.htm (744 words)

	The Police Pipe Band
		In 1946 an application was made to the Commissioner of Police by a number of pipers and drummers currently serving in the Police Force to form a Police Pipe Band.
		After the Pipe Band was officially established, members of the unit decided to be financially independent of the Police Department, and since its foundation the Band was solely responsible for meeting all relevant costs in the upkeep of uniform and general equipment.
		The New South Wales Police Pipe Band, with their colourful and spectacular uniform, stirring music, and proud bearing, were immensely popular with the public of Sydney.
	www.policensw.com /info/band/policepipe.html (508 words)

	Luther Francois to perform with Royal St. Lucia Police Band
		Francois who rehearsed with the Royal St. Lucia Police Band prior to the concert, expressed satisfaction with their level of performance, which he says can be even better, providing they can be assisted at the level required.
		Meanwhile, the Royal St. Lucia Police Band, is hosting an exhibition at the Police Auditorium, displaying musical instruments used by the band in years past, as well as those of today.
		A number of the band’s activities in its 57th years of existence are also being exhibited.
	www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2004/november/luther_francois_to_perform_with_royal_st_lucia_police_band.htm (358 words)

	Grampian Police Pipe Band (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Band's from as far afield as Nairn and Brechin took part in the fourth annual event.
		Competing bands, which included overall winners the Grampian Police Pipe Band and bands from RAF's Kinloss and Lossiemouth, began immediately after the Marquis of Huntly made his opening welcome, as the Chieftain.
		Local bands including Ballater and District and Culter also competed for the coveted Aboyne Mace, won by the police band.
	www.grampianpolicepipeband.com /archive2002/aboyne.html (312 words)

	About Us - Essex Police Band
		In 2005 the Band have been invited to play at the Backnang Strassenfest (street festival) as guests of the local Twinning Association as Backnang is the twin town of Chelmsford.
		The Chairman of the Band is Liam Brigginshaw, Assistant Chief Officer, Essex Police.
		As well as studying Cello and Organ, he progressed through the Youth Band to become principal Euphonium and Soloist with the Southend Citadel Band and at the age of seventeen was appointed conductor of the Youth Band.
	www.essex.police.uk /about/a_so_05.php (866 words)

	The beginnings
		The band progressed well enough to be able to give their first performance on 30th August, 1895 at 4.30pm at the Central Police Barracks for the Inspector General and his officers.
		Garvin, was apathetic towards the band, had refused them permission to perform at a fete and had not given approval for a concert to raise band funds.
		The band committee responded to this article by sending a report to the Inspector General of Police condemning the article and assuring him they had nothing to do with it and would abide by his ruling.
	www.policensw.com /info/band/policeband1.html (1255 words)

	Strathclyde Police - Strathclyde Police Pipe Band (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Strathclyde Police Pipe Band is one of the oldest and most prestigious pipe bands in the world today.
		The pipe band is in great demand, performing at events throughout the Force area and beyond.
		The unit still enjoys success at the top of the pipe band world — in 2003 the team was crowned British Pipe Band Champions and was invited to perform at the 75th Royal Variety Performance in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen.
	www.strathclyde.police.uk /index.asp?locID=621&docID=-1 (227 words)

	Welcome to The Toronto Police Pipe Band (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Toronto Police Pipe Band is a Grade 1 competing band located in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
		The band is comprised of both Toronto Police and civilians.
		The Toronto Police Pipe Band is under the direction of P/M Ian K. MacDonald and D/M Bob Skinner.
	www.torontopolicepipeband.com (99 words)

	Police Tribute Band ~ FALLOUT: The Police Experience ~ The Music of Stewart ~ Andy ~ Sting - HOME
		With extraordinary attention to detail, the band has amazed audiences wherever they have played; from young fans of 80s music who may not have even heard of The Police, to the most hardcore of fans and even members of The Police family themselves.
		The band kicked into Next To You and it was clear that the "hit parade" was to take a backseat to a set list straight from 1979.
		If you’re a Police fan, you should know Ian was the man on the phone, the head of FBI, and the guy who first drove up, from Macon County, GA to New York, NY, the grungy little touring van that sent The Police on their first tour of America.
	www.policeexperience.com /HOME.cfm (1726 words)

	Windsor Police Pipe Band Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The grade 1 band up against 4 other grade 1 bands from across North American were very pleased with a 2nd place for the first year in grade 1.
		The Windsor Police Pipe Band formed in 1967 has grown to become one of the largest pipe band organizations in the world.
		Over the years the band has expanded into a 120 person strong organization, divided into a Grade 1, 3 and 5 band as well as students learning how to play the pipes and drums.
	www.windsorpolicepipeband.com (905 words)

	pipe bands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The band is presently under the guidance of Honorary Chieftain, Deputy of Police, James Wingate, and the administrative direction of Inspector Blair Clevely through the band lisason Officer, Constable Malcolm Bow.
		The band is comprised of mostly civilian volunteers from the community.
		The band started as a Grade IV band, which is the lowest level, but soon proved itself by winning the overall championship in this grade in 1980.
	www.highlandnet.com /info/band/b002.html (498 words)

	Tayside Police Pipe Band - Early History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Dundee City Police pipe band was inaugurated in 1905 when a small group of piping devotees in the force received permission from the Chief Constable to form a band.
		There were only two other police pipe bands in Scotland at the time, one in Govan and one in Edinburgh.
		Initially, band members had no uniforms, funds or equipment other than the bagpipes owned by individual members of the force.
	www.tayside.police.uk /pipeband_1.php (108 words)

	Nottinghamshire Police Band (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In those days the police Service was very much run on military terms and the band was formed on the same basis as Military service bands, with a mixture of woodwind and brass instruments.
		Invited guests conducted the band, but in 1896 the first regular Police Officer was appointed to that post.
		Nottingham is twinned with the City Of Karlsruhe in Germany and the Band has been guests of the Karlsruhe police Band on several occasions and attracted great interest and acclaim in that City as it performed to the delight of local cityers.
	www.nottinghamshirepoliceband.co.uk (609 words)

	Dundee Police Pipe Band
		Dundee City Police Pipe Band was founded in 1905 when a group of piping devotees in the force received permission from the Chief Constable, David Dewar, to form a band.
		Dundee Police Pipe Band went into the doldrums when they lost there Pipers, with army experience, as they retired and were not replaced.
		The band disappeared from the competing world due to this, but were kept alive due to the actions of strong willed members such as Superintendent Herbert "Herby" Lambert, and later relied strongly on the steely resolve of Stewart Harris.
	www.practicalpipers.co.uk /id45.htm (677 words)

	Article "Extra-Police Activities, Early Rarities And Other Police Oddities!"
		The Big Band were led by keyboard player Andy Hudson, and gained quite a reputation for live performances in the Newcastle area.
		The band's Walking On The Moon was also reported to be due to inclusion on the soundtrack album to Eddie Kidd's film Riding High, but we've been unable to confirm wether it actually appeared on the LP.
		The band's merchandising outlet are selling these for £20 plus postage, so it seems likely that when supplies run out, the valued of these items will rise - although whether collectors may feel that the gold discs are perhaps a little too `manufactured' to count as real rarities is a moot point.
	www.police.cybercomm.nl /article10.html (2368 words)

	Ottawa Police Service - OPS Pipe Band
		Pipers and drummers are both serving police officers and civilian volunteers under the direction of Pipe Major Jamie Ritchie and Drum Major Chris Renwick, both of whom are sworn members of the Ottawa Police.
		The band currently competes at the grade 4 level and is rebuilding after finishing second in the grade 3 North American Championships in 2004.
		The Pipe Band is always looking for new members from the community who have the necessary qualities to enhance the band's current mission.
	www.ottawapolice.ca /en/outreach/pipe_band/index.cfm (553 words)

	EC$100,000 for the Royal St. Lucia Police Band
		Throughout this year, the Royal St. Lucia Police Band is to embark on two major projects, as part of activities marking its 58th anniversary.
		Of course, there are different types of bands and ours is unique in St. Lucia, it is the only one of its kind, so we sensitize them and show them that’s one of the avenues they can look at for a career”, said Assistant Superintendent Piper.
		The Royal St. Lucia Police Band will culminate its series of community concerts and school tours in a grand classical concert later this year.
	www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2005/february/ec100000_for_the_royal_st_lucia_police_band.htm (354 words)

	About : Pipe Band - New Zealand Police
		The Band is an integral part of the New Zealand Police and a source of pride among police members, most of whom have marched to its music at their graduation parades.
		The Band has accompanied the Police through times of celebration and sadness and its pipers are frequently called on for police funerals and memorial services.
		Police dogs, mock offenders, smoke bombs and police horses are all used in various marching displays.
	www.police.govt.nz /about/pipeband.html (479 words)

	Victoria Police - Victoria Police Pipe Band
		The Victoria Police Pipe Band was formed in 1936 by a small group of dedicated Police members who received some financial assistance from a Mr.
		From 1936 to 1987 members were mainly recruited from dedicated operational police; they performed with the Band on a part-time basis.
		During the time the Band competed, they held the distinction of being the premier Police Pipe Band in the world for six years in succession.
	www.police.vic.gov.au /content.asp?Document_ID=673 (328 words)

	Force Band - Force Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Cleveland Police Band consists of a drum corps and brass players fulfilling a role as a community band.
		The purpose of the Band is to promote links between the community and the police by demonstrating our professionalism, through the excellence of music.
		Cleveland Police Band leading the march past after the dedication of the Andrew Mynarski Memorial at Durham and Tees Valley Airport.
	www.cleveland.police.uk /force_info/band.htm (310 words)

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