Edward Parker (police officer)

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
  1. 'Special Branch of Scotland Yard - Chief Inspector Parker's New Appointment', The Times, 30 November 1929, page 14
  2. "New Head for Special Branch". Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 1930. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. Wilson, Ray (2015). Special Branch A History: 1883-2006. Biteback Publishing. ISBN 9781849549639.
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