Edward Parker (police officer)
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Edward Parker was a Metropolitan Police officer and detective.
He joined the force in 1893 and from 1929 to 1936 was head of its Special Branch, having previously worked in counter-espionage during the First World War and efforts against Irish Republican terrorism and Communist agitation in London.[1][2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ 'Special Branch of Scotland Yard - Chief Inspector Parker's New Appointment', The Times, 30 November 1929, page 14
- ^ "New Head for Special Branch". Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 1930. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Ray (2015). Special Branch A History: 1883-2006. Biteback Publishing. ISBN 9781849549639.
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