By 1900 the force had grown to nearly 16,000 officers, organised into 21 divisions, responsible for law enforcement within an area of nearly 700 square miles.
The force had grown to nearly 16,000 officers. This was by 1900. The force had organised into 21 divisions. This was by 1900. The force had responsible for law enforcement within an area of nearly 700 square miles. This was by 1900.