Scotland Yard: The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police by Dilnot

"Scotland Yard: The Methods and Organisation of the Metropolitan Police" by George Dilnot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the structure, functions, and procedures of the Metropolitan Police in London, delving into the intricacies of its organization and the role it plays in maintaining law and order. The book appears to focus on the effective and systematic practices employed by police officers, as well as the challenges they face in their duties. The opening of the book provides a thoughtful introduction to the invisible yet significant role of Scotland Yard, highlighting its acceptance of praise and blame while remaining largely unrecognized by the general public. Dilnot sets the scene by portraying the police force as an intricate machine working tirelessly to uphold the peace in a bustling metropolis of millions. It discusses the responsibilities of the Commissioner, Sir Edward Henry, and presents a detailed overview of how the police force is structured and organized, emphasizing the extensive processes in place for crime prevention and investigation. This initial portion establishes a foundation for understanding the complexity and efficiency of police work at Scotland Yard. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Dilnot, George, 1883-1951
LoC No. 16013523
Title Scotland Yard: The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police
Credits Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Police -- England -- London
Category Text
eBook-No. 31629
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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