General correspondence and papers relating to the work of the Metropolitan Police, including general police work, special duties in connection with the protection of royalty and other distinguished persons, public buildings and dockyards; also duties concerning traffic and other civil functions. The files also relate to the organisation of the Metropolitan Police. Some papers relate to financial matters including police pay and allowances, expenses, economy measures and so on.
The series covers police work at several historical events and disturbances. It includes files on women police, and files on particular crimes including many causes celebres, many of which are still subject to extended closure.
Piece numbers 863 to 896 not used