02453cam a22003253u 4500 62798 UtSlPG 20260610134439.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24025542 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Edwardes, S. M. (Stephen Meredyth), 1873-1927 The Bombay City Police: A Historical Sketch, 1672-1916 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-31 Produced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Bombay City Police: A Historical Sketch, 1672-1916" by S. M. Edwardes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution of the Bombay Police Force over nearly two and a half centuries, detailing the changes in its structure, organization, and the societal context within which it operated. The author draws upon his own experience as a former Commissioner of Police in Bombay, providing readers with an authoritative glimpse into the founding and development of policing in the city. At the start of the work, Edwardes sets the stage by outlining the origins of the Bombay Police during the late 17th century, notably under Governor Gerald Aungier’s administration. Aungier's establishment of an early militia tasked with crime prevention and civil protection is highlighted, as well as the challenges posed by various external threats and internal lawlessness that characterized the period. The opening chapters convey a sense of the tumultuous environment facing the police, detailing the militia system's complexities, the evolving nature of law enforcement, and the social dynamics at play, ultimately framing the police force as a critical element in the historical narrative of Bombay's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Police -- India -- Mumbai Crime -- India -- Mumbai https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62798 103622 103622