He was one of the first four men appointed to the new rank of District Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police on 25 February 1869. On 22 October 1886 this rank was renamed chief constable. He was appointed to the post of Assistant Commissioner on 22 June 1890, and retired on 29 September 1902.
On February 25, 1869, he became one of the first four men to hold the position of District Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police. In October 1886, this role was renamed Chief Constable. He was appointed Assistant Commissioner on June 22, 1890, and retired on September 29, 1902.