About the book: year / The first volume includes research and archival materials about the famous Russian policeman I.D. Putilin, who devoted his life to detective work and rose from an office worker to the head of the detective police of St. Petersburg. Also included are memoir sources, memories of son I.D. Putilin - Konstantin, made from his father’s notes, and notes from V.M. Shevlyakova. The book uses archival materials from the Central State Historical Archive of the Russian Federation (TSHIA St. Petersburg) and the Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg. The book is intended for employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as for everyone interested in the history of police work.