Joseph Saunders spent three years in the Metropolitan Police leaving on the 16th December 1856. His trade prior to that was described as a Labourer. He was sworn in the Buckinghamshire Constabulary on the 29th April 1857, he was 24 years old and married.
He was described as follows:- 5ft 8 ¼ in tall of stout build with brown hair and dark eyes.
Chief Constable's Office, Aylesbury, 6th December 1858.
Police Constable 39 Joseph Saunders is reduced to the rank of 3rd Class Constable for general neglect of duty and inefficiency as a Police Officer within his beat.
Signed W.H. Carter, Chief Constable.
Chief Constable's Office, Aylesbury, 3rd July 1860.
P.C. 39 Joseph Saunders is fined 5/- for absence from his duty without leave on the night of the 18th instant and making a false entry in his journal book.
Signed W.H. Carter, Chief Constable.
Chief Constable's Office, Aylesbury, 12th January 1861.
Police Constable 39 Joseph Saunders is allowed to resign by permission of the Chief Constable in consequence of ill health.
Signed W.H. Carter, Chief Constable.