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ocV\mev1 pi AUGUST 1966 BULLETIN FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE J. EDGAR HOOVER, DIRECTOR AUGUST 1966 VOL. 35 NO.8 _-_..._--­._---.. _• THE COVER-Wash· ington, D.C.'s Canine Corps. See page 2. - LAW ENFORCEMENT- BULLETIN CONTENTS Message From Director J. Edgar Hoover .. 1 Man's Best Friend Fights Crime, by Capt. Frank V. Breazeale, Commanding Officer, Canine Corps, Metropolitan Police Department, Wash• ington' D.C. .. 2 Vice President Urges Respect for Law Enforcement. 6 Nationwide Crimescope . 11 Eisenhower and Truman Greet FBI N A Associates . 12 Ohio Legion Aids Highway Patrol 17 Publl.hed by the Who Is This Bank Robber? . 24 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Wa.hington, D.C. 20535 IN ITS DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, law enforce- children. In many homes, weak alibis and ex- ment deals primarily with one of the most ele- cuses are replacing the teachings of the Ten mental concepts of mankind­the difference be- Commandments, and the Golden Rule is obsolete. tween right and wrong. Over the years the citi- Some young people who should be receiving zens of this country, through their representatives moral training, discipline, and guidance in their in Congress and State legislatures, have written homes, schools, and churches instead are left to our Nation's concept of this difference into our the guiles of false leaders. The distinction be- laws and statutes. tween right and wrong becomes distorted and Unfortunately, the concept of right over wrong seemingly unimportant to these impressionable is not as clear and strong in the hearts and minds youth. of present­day Americans as it was in the hearts Our birthright of freedom and liberty would and minds of our forefathers. Acts that are not have been gained had the men of Valley Forge g, illegal, and immoral are condoned or and Bunker Hill let their convictions lie listless in by much of our society. Many persons the bottom of their hearts. Neither will these no compunction about committing illegal precious rights be preserved unless we do more to acts because they feel secure in the knowledge uphold Lincoln's strong belief that "right makes that if detected, they stand an excellent chance might." of "beating the rap." To their way of thinking, All citizens must earnestly rededicate their even though guilty, "justice is served" if they can thoughts and actions to the principles on the Stone escape punishment through legal loopholes or Tablets. Let every person, young and old, in his technicalities. personal, business, and social life, proudly stand The increasing number of youthful criminals for what he believes to be morally right, law- on our streets leads to the inescapable conclusion abiding, and honorable. We live in a republic that many of our young people are not being famed for its freedoms, including the freedom of taught, by word or example, the simple difference choice. When it comes to choosing between between right and wrong. Permissive parents right and wrong, let us be certain we perpetuate who pamper their children are in fact failing their this freedom by making the right choice. AUGUST 1, 1966 In the Nation's Capital Man's Best Friend Fights Cri me CAPT. FRANK V. BREAZEALE Commanding Officer, Canine Corps, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Depart­ ment of Washington, D.C., established its canine corps in January 1960 un­ der the supervision of the Washington Police Academy. The department was most fortunate in obtaining the services of a qualified police dog trainer in the person of a retired police sergeant from London, England, who had been attached to that department's canine corps for 10 years and who was then living in this country. Because England has been recog­ nized as one of the top police dog­ training countries in the world, we decided to follow generally the Eng­ lish standards of training and thus try to avoid many of the problems con­ with organizing a canine corps. date we have realized a distinct ad­ vantage in our decision. One officer from the first class of seven men was sent to England for a 4-month training period, and he re­ turned to this department to assist with a stepped-up training program. The official who was then in charge of the corps was also sent to England for a 2-week period to study the adminis­ trative aspects of forming a canine corps. Since that time we have gradu­ ated a total of 157 police officers with their dogs from our training establish­ ment. This figure includes officers sent to us for training from various surrounding police departments. Canine Corps Formed On April 1, 1962, the canine corps was made a separate unit and placed under the supervision of a deputy chief of police who would serve as the This responsibility was in Officer and his dog on the Capitol grounds. August 1966 3 addition to his other assignments with own an automobile for the department. A uniformed police the dog, and have a suitable kennel captain was placed in charge of the his residence. He must have a canine corps center. work record with no instances of dis· This department now has a total ciplinary action taken against him. strength of 92 teams patrolling the He must bring his wife to the inter­ streets. In addition, our training staff view so that she may become ac· has grown to include five trainers. quainted with all the facts surround­ The trainers instruct new classes and ing the residence of a police dog on conduct refresher and advanced train­ the home premises, the working hours, ing courses. They also determine the problems of dog hair, etc. acceptance or rejection of new dogs, After graduating from training, a inspect the kennels at the homes of the handler must serve a probationary pe­ handlers, and assist in the selection of riod of 60 days on the street. He is new handlers. then classed as a technician, class II, and given a salary increase of $580 Basic Training per annum. Also, the Internal Reve­ Chase Ltd., Photo, Washington, D.C. nue Service has made a ruling where­ Chief John B. Layton. Our basic minimum training pe­ by a member of a canine corps may riod is 14 weeks. A class consists of This department employs a quali­ claim a deduction on income taxes for six or seven men and their dogs. fied veterinarian, who holds daily expense incurred while transporting They work 8 hours a day, 5 days a clinic hours at the training center. his dog to and from work. week. During this period the dogs Each dog receives a thorough physical are taught basic obedience, such as and fecal examination each month in Maintenance Costs heel work, distance control, retrieving, order to detect any weakness or illness jumping, s cal i n g walls, crawling before serious trouble develops. The We have found that the cost of through pipes, climbing ladders, and veterinarian is subject to call 24 hours feed over a I-year period of staying on command while the han­ a day for emergencies. At present we averages approximately 50 cents dler goes out of sight for a required have 17 kennels at the training center day for each dog. The average cost length of time. to house new dogs and those whose for each new dog for X-rays of the After a certain required state of handlers are on sick or annual leave hips, vaccine, and medicines re­ control has been achieved, the dogs and cannot properly care for them. quired before training starts is about are introduced to searching for lost When the dogs are not on duty, $25. It is difficult to evaluate the articles and more aggressive training, they are t a ken home with their exact cost of training for each dog be­ which includes apprehending and handlers. Under this procedure a cause the cost of training equipment, holding persons and seeking in both stronger bond of affection is formed, salaries of the trainers and handlers, buildings and open areas. They are and the handler is able to achieve plus other expenses necessary for the also taught to track humans, who may more control during the seeking and efficient performance of a canine be criminals, lost or strayed children, apprehending exercises, which require corps must be considered. However, or aged or senile persons. Early in the strictest obedience from the dogs. we do feel that the dog trained for the training the dogs are subjected to All dogs utilized for our work are street duty is worth the cost of a new intensive gunfire tests. male German shepherds, preferably automobile. between the ages of 1 and 2 years, Care of Animals donated by interested persons and On Assignment organizations. As an integral part of their training, At present we have three canine the handlers receive lectures on hy­ Applicant Requirements giene, feeding, and grooming of their cruisers patrolling the streets at all dogs, various diseases and afHictions This department requires that ap­ hours of the day and night. The common to canines, their scenting plicants to the canine corps be ex· majority of the men in the canine abilities, and practical procedures for perienced officers with at least 3 years' corps work during the peak crime the use of dog in the prevention and duty with the department. The appli­ hour, which are from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. detection of crime. cant must be married, own his home, (Text continued on page 14) 4 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Top­In a night training exercise, a dog locates his man.

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