Sir Frank Aubrey Newsam , ( 13 November 1893 – 25 April 1964 ) was a British civil servant notable for his service as Permanent Under-Secretary of State to the Home Office from 1948 to 1957 , although he had been a central figure for many years previously . His strong leadership abilities had a dominating effect on the character of his department , in which he served for all but a few months of his career . His principal interest during this time was the Police service , for which he created the Police Staff College at Bramshill . At his best in a crisis , his contribution to the recovery after the North Sea flood of 1953 was particularly praised
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Frank Newsam