The Gibraltar Police, as it was known, became operational in 1830 making it the oldest police force in the Commonwealth, and second oldest British Police Force in the world. On the 12th June 1992, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II graciously conferred the prefix "Royal" to the Gibraltar Police.
The Force has evolved throughout the years to become the organisation it is today by meeting the needs of our diverse and multicultural society and by working proactively towards the mitigation of risks and threats to our community.