Berkeley Police Dept. records, 1909-1932.

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Berkeley Police Dept. records, 1909-1932.

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Records for the period of August Vollmer's administration. Primarily Vollmer's correspondence with other law enforcement officers, city officials, private organizations and government agencies, professional associations, and private individuals, relating to all phases of the Department's operations, the introduction of reforms and modern technology, his interest in formal police training, his consultation work, etc. Also included are "special and general orders" issued by Vollmer and some miscellaneous papers including speeches and statements, budget data, etc. A small file of letters written by Vollmer's successors (1932-1951) also in the collection.

49 boxes, 15 cartons.Charles A. and Leonarde Keeler folders from box no. 10 : 1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 1637) and positive.

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Vollmer, August, 1876-1955

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August Vollmer was the Chief of Police in Berkeley, Calif. from 1905-1932. He wrote and taught at the University of California, Berkeley about police science. Vollmer is considered by many to be the father of modern American police methods. From the description of August Vollmer letters : Berkeley, Calif., to Jane Hentze, [Alaska] : TLS, 1950-1955. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 56712945 Biographical Sketch ...

Berkeley (Calif.). Police Dept.

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