BCSS Historic Society @bcss1857
Honouring the history of the BC Sheriff Service. Serving since 1857. Victoria, British Columbia Joined March 2024-
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In 1974, the prov. govt. merged the 9 #county #sheriffs into the #BC Sheriff Service. Here are some of the county sheriffs badges that became part of our #history.
Historically, the equipment used in the 1800’s & early 1900’s was crude compared to modern day gear.
BCSS has seen various uniforms over the yrs, in the late 1800’s, it was a suit or casual clothing. After the 2 WW, #Sheriffs & other prov. agencies were issued surplus green/brown uniforms. In 1974 BCSS moved to brown, but since then has evolved to the dark blue you see today.
In 1857, Andrew Muir was appointed the 1st #Sheriff of the colony of #BC. On April 1st, 1974, BC amalgamated the 9 county Sheriffs into the #BC Sheriff Service, creating a #provincial #LE agency whose goal is the safety of British Columbians. “Honour, Integrity, Commitment”.
OTD in 1903, in #Golden, #BCSheriff Steven REDGRAVE attempted to arrest a man accompanied by a local #posse. The subject refused, a struggle ensued, & after placing one handcuff on, the 72 yr old #Sheriff collapsed suffering a fatal heart attack. The 1st recorded LODD for BCSS.
What is a posse. Posse is a shortened form of posse comitatus, a group of people summoned to assist law enforcement. The BC Sheriffs historically formed a posse to track law breakers. A famous posse was the one formed in Kamloops to track down train robber Billy Miner. Circa 1907
The tipstaff was historically carried as a badge of office by Sheriffs in England, adorned with the kings crown on top and a scroll inside authorizing the Sheriff to act on behalf of the king. Today’s modern version of the tipstaff is the wallet badge and I.D.
On August 15th, 2011, the Governor General of #Canada the Right Honourable David Johnston,on behalf of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II issued BCSS its badge and flag. The event was hosted by the BC Legislature and was a historic moment in the long history of the BC Sheriff Service
From the 1970s to present day. The evolution of design, graphics and visibility.
BC Sheriff posse near Kamloops circa 1905.
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