Edward Francis Elliott, Superintendent of Police, Madras
The longest Police Chief of Madras Edward Francis Elliott The Police set up in Madras around 1840s. Edward Francis Elliott was the Superintendent of Police, Madras for a long period of nearly 22 years. He took charge on 14th February 1834 and was holding the post up to 15th April 1856. He was the son of Hugh Elliott who was the Governor of Madras from 1814-1820. He was Chief Magistrate, Chief Judge of the Court of Requests (Later Court of Small Causes) and Superintendent of Police. His Police force retained the old posts of Jamedar, Darogah, Daffadar and Peons. He was one of successful Police Chief of Madras whose tenure was spoken in high esteem by the people of Madras for many years after he demitted office. He regularised many illegal activities that were going on in Black Town in various Taverns, Punchhouses, and Nautch parties. He had an illicit affair with Isabella Napier wife of Col.Johnstone Napier