Hendon Police College to be closed down . Hendon Police College , established by Lord Trenchard at a cost of ?500 , 000 to train an ' officer class ' for the Metropolitan Police , is to be closed down . No more recruits will be admitted after January 1 . The reason for closing down the college is that it has prevented recruits joining the Police Force . It is said that promotion to high rank has been almost impossible for ordinary recruits . Photo shows ; The police college at Hendon 3 April 1934 30s, 30's, 1930s, 1930's, thirties, nineteen thirties