In 1909, a department called the "Order Inspection Department" was established, with six British inspectors appointed to head it. The department's mission was to inspect the police of the directorates and their guards, and to focus on their military training. A significant effort was made in 1910, and the department is now focused on expanding the scope of the patrol system and modifying the organization of the guard force mentioned in my last report.

In the spring of 1910, the first step was taken in experimentally training the night guards in Qalyubia with military training. An agreement was reached with the Ministry of Interior to accept recruits from the military cavalry who agreed to serve as guards for three years under military law.

At the same time, volunteers were requested for guard duty in the same manner, and the response was encouraging. Some old guards, some locals, and some reservists also responded. The new guards trained for two and a half months in camp, after which they were issued Remington rifles and cartridges and appointed as guards. This method was adopted in Beni Suef, Fayoum, and Assiut, and then introduced to Minya, Qena, and Girga. The number of guards who completed training reached 4614, those being trained were 1826, and those to be trained were 2337. The intention is to generalize this modification in the current year to all parts of the country. The number of night guards was reduced by ten percent, from 26,449 to 23,805, to avoid increased expenses and relying on the efficiency of the new force. The training of these guards required 51 officers and 150 non-commissioned officers, who were or will be taken from the army. These officers previously held positions as inspectors in the guard force, and each was assigned a post containing 600 guards.

The new guards train twice a month, each session lasting several hours under the supervision of these officers. However, they remain directly under the authority of the local governors, as before. There is no doubt that the new method will transform the night guard force into a competent and organized unit, possessing some elements of order and efficiency, whereas previously they lacked competence and their presence was of little benefit. Furthermore, the guard training has led to an increase in their self-confidence and a noticeable improvement in their usefulness. This project benefits the Order Department, and a British officer has been appointed to specifically oversee it.

Efforts were made to prevent the sale of firearms. The sale was prohibited, and the government confiscated 479 rifles last year. The number of licenses issued for carrying weapons decreased by 1906 licenses compared to 1909. An administrative circular was published to arms dealers, prohibiting them from selling weapons to individuals.