However , the City of London Police , created in the same year was an independent force .
In 1839 , the Bow Street Runners , the Foot and Horse Patrol and the Thames River Police were amalgamated with the Metropolitan Police .
The City of London Police , created in the same year was an independent force .
In 1839 , the Bow Street Runners , the Foot and Horse Patrol and the Thames River Police were amalgamated with the Metropolitan Police .