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100 1 _aDilnot, George,
_d1883-1951
245 1 0 _aScotland Yard: The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-13
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolice -- England -- London
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31629
999 _c72475
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