History of Police Organization in India and Indian Village Police, Being Select Chapters of the Report of the Indian Police Commission, 1902-1903 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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History of Police Organization in India and Indian Village Police presents key findings from the Indian Police Commission on how local policing was organized across India's villages and regions. This edition traces the roles of village leaders, revenue officers, and police functions, and it highlights reforms aimed at improving law and order in a changing society.
The text examines how village power structures influenced crime reporting, patrols, and accountability. It explains who held authority in rural areas, how headmen and lambardars were chosen, and how their duties intersected with police work. It also covers regional differences, from the Central Provinces to Burma, and the impact of reforms on daily policing.
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- An overview of village administration and the responsibilities assigned to local officers
- Discussion of reforms intended to improve crime reporting, investigation, and night patrols
- Insights into how different regions handled village watchmen, headmen, and revenue roles
- Analysis of challenges like cattle theft and the handling of receivers of stolen goods
Ideal for readers of historical public administration and policing in British India, as well as researchers seeking a window into early 20th‑century governance and law enforcement.
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