Dennis Nilsen

[PC2267]

I have just discovered to my horror, that the serial killer Dennis Nilsen, was a Bobby, granted only for a brief period, but long enough I understand to have served on the streets of Willesden Green. I wonder what his collar number was and whether it was ever used again? Does anyone know?

[PC2267]

[PC2267]

Found this re his collar number "In December 1972 Nilsen enrolled in the Metropolitan Police, hoping to recapture the comradeship he had felt within the army. He was given number Q287, but found police life a poor substitute and was left in his own company for his off duty periods."


In 1965 Q Division was formed for the Wembley area previously divided between T and S Divisions.