It had responsibility for law enforcement within the geographic area as defined by the boundaries of the city of Nottingham.
[1] The force operated under the existing High Constable William Barnes who had held the traditional position of authority in the borough since 1833.
The force failed after five years, with internal rivalries between the different shifts and general incompetence on the parts of the watchmen leading to its lack of efficiency.
William Barnes retained his position as High Constable but had no more involvement with running the force.
Two officers PC Geoffrey Baker and PC Dennis 'Tug' Wilson were 'headhunted' specifically based on their height after being spotted by Popkess when they were Grenadier Guards acting as pallbearers at the funeral of King George VI.