FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY CIVIL POLICE AIMINISTRATION DIVISION NEWSLETTER INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ADMINISTRATION
Noo 1 Washington, D. c. February, 1957
This newsletter initiates a series of monthly civil police administration circulars. The purpose of the newsletter is to advise the USOM Police Advisory Groups of .the principal activities of the Civil Police Administration Program of the ICA and to serve as· a means of exchange of ideas between the groups. Your comments and suggestions concerning the content of the newsletter will be welcomed. We also solicit your contri bution of items that may be of interest to other police groups. Our purpose is to provide you material of current interest in the support of your operations in the field. PERSONNEL As you are well aware the success of our programs depends largely on the ability, experience, and training of our personnel. The Washington staff, therefore, devotes a major portion of its time to reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and developing sources of qualified applicants. You can be of great assistance to the program by letting us know of any personnel whom you believe to be qualified and interested in the program so that we can get in touch with them. I know you are all well aware of the qualifications we are seeking: persons with broad experience in police administration able to transmit their knowledge in the form of advice to foreign police authorities an:.i who have had foreign experience or are interested in foreign assigrunent. A knowledge of one of the world languages in addition to English is desirable. Because of the requirement for travel and the living conditions in some of the countries in which we have programs, good physical condition is essential. If you know of anyone who might qualify, please let us know. The Division has obtained approval of a list of special titles for personnel of the police program. The titles are set forth in ICATO Circular A-134 of January 29, 1957. We request that you adopt and use these titles for the sake of uniformity. PERSONNEL CHANGES IN THE CIVIL POLICE PROGRAM SINCE DECEMBER, 1956 Theo Hall has been assigned on temporary detail from the Department of State to serve as Deputy Chief of the Division. As several of you know, Theo is a former police chief who also served in the public safety program of military government in Gennany and for the past several years has been a member of the foreign service. Robert Lowe is completing his orientation in Washington prior to departing for Indonesia where he will replace Melville "Buck" Fruit as Chief Police Advisor.
OFFICIAL USE ONLY OFFICIAL USE ONLY -2- Lee Echols has been detailed from the U. S. Bureau of Customs to our program and is being processed for assignment as Chief Police Advisor in Bolivia. Michael Salseda is in the Division now receiving his orientation before departing for LaPaz where he will assist Lee as Police Advisor (Traffic) in Bolivia. Mike hails from the Sheriff's Office in Los Angeles where he is on leave of absence for this assignmento
. Mr. John Stowell was appointed as Deputy Police Advisor to USCM/Indonesia. He arrived at his post early in January, 1957. Mr. Martin J. McFaul, Police Advisor (Communications), entered on duty in Januaryo Upon completion of orientation training in Washington he will depart for the USCM/Indonesia. , Mr. Harold Caplan was transferred and promoted to the position of Police Advisor (Training-Vehicle Maintenance). He was associated formerly with the Administrative Office of the USCM/Indonesia. Mr. James McMahon, Police Advisor (Training), USOM/Indonesia, has completed his two year tour of duty overseas and is now en route to the U. s. He acco~panied a group of Indonesian policemen to Japan recently for specialized trainingo Mr. James Wo Morse entered on duty at the- end of November .and arrived at the USCM/Indonesia in December. He will replace Mr. McMahbn. He is serving as Police Advisor (Training). Mr. John Haz.elet was appointed as Poliice Operations Advisor to the VSOM/Korea and arrived at his post in December. Mr. Richard .. Tansing entered on duty in late November and arrived at the USCM/Korea in Decembero He is serving as Police Advisor (Training)o Mr. Sydney S. Wagoner entered on duty in December and departed for his post, USOM/Laos, during the same month. He is serving as Police Advisor (Communications). Mr. Claude Broom, after completion of his first tour of duty with the USOM/Iran was transferred to the Police Pool and subsequently was assigned to the civil police program in Thailand as Deputy Police Advisoro Mr. Robert Dabney, Police Advisor (Investigations), entered on duty late in January. He will arrive in Thailand in February. Miss Sandra Fleischer, Clerk-Typist, entered on duty February 4, 1957. She is scheduled to arrive in Thailand post late in the month. Mr. Edward M. Payne, Deputy Police Advisor, USOM/Liberia, arrived at his post in December.
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Mr. Richard Willig, Police Adv:tsor (Connnunications), USOM/Liberia 9 entered on duty in February and will depart for his post early in March.
Mr. David L. Laughlin, Police Advisor (Traffic) 7 began his assigrnnent with the USOM/Guatemala late in December.
Mr. Roland Kelley and Mro Arthur Avignone, Civil Police Consultants, completed a civil police administration survey of El Salvador. They are currently in Peru conducting a similar survey. Mr. Jack Larrimore entered on duty with the Civil Police Administration Pool in Washington. Upon completion of training, he will be assigned to a civil police mission overseas. NEWS FROM THE FIELD
The following items of interest have been obtained f'rom the reports of civil police advisors in the field. Our new monthly reporting instruction was transmitted in ICATO XA-556 of February 7th and we hope next month to receive the first of the new field reports.
Vietnam Almost a thousand police have completed a full eight week training course in the National Police Academy. Connnand officers of the Saigon-Cholon Police Department, Civil Guard, and N.B.I. have completed the command course and another class has begun basic training. A basic course in the use of police revolvers has been completed by a large nmnber of men of the Saigon-Cholon Police Departmento Copies of a manual on the use and care of revolvers were printed and distributed to Municipal Police off icers and Surete agents.
An 8lll.bulance service has been inaugurated by the Saigon-Cholon Police Department. Korea Facilities of the National Police Academy have been expanded to accommodate a maximum of 800 students at any one time. The academy recently held graduation exercises for National Police Lieutenants including some members of the women's section. Through the coordinated activities of the National Traffic Safety Council a large number of traffic safety~ sanitation and forest preservation posters have been distributed throughout Korea . Traffic safety pamphlets will soon be distributed throughout the school systemo
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USOM/Vientiane proposal for the establishment of a small firefighting unit within the Laos National Police system is now being considered in ICA/Wo
Phi lipil_i-q~
A National Bureau of Investigation training group is holding a series of conferences with local police officials in provincial capitals to lecture on crime detection methods and to emphasize the benefits or coordinated efforts, pointing out the facilities and services available to them by the N. B. I. To date such conferences have included a total of 575 police officials representing four cities and 16S municipalities from ten provinces. Three members of the Philippine Constabulary Canine Corps have completed a course of training in the U. S. and have returned to Manila after procuring several pedigreed dogs in the U. S. to be used for further improvement of the Canine Corpso
Mro Carl Betsch, Police Advisor (Investigations) has joined
Glenn McClung, Police Advisor (Traffic) in Tehran; and Garland Williams 9 formerly of the Bureau of Narcotics, is presently in orientation in ICA/w prior to his departure for duty as Police Advisor (Narcotics) o
Guatemala The Guatemala police program was recently bolstered by the arrival of Dave Laughlin for duty as Police Advisor (Traffic). He joins John Popa, Police Advisor (Investigations4 in a program which is meeting with an enthusiastic reception in the host country. Liberia
Edward Payne, formerly an Inspector in the Philadelphia Police Department and now Deputy Police Advisor 9 has inaugurated a training program for the Liberian force. Ted Brown, Chief Advisor and Richard Willigs> Police Advisor (Communications) who is now preparing for Liberia, complete the police administration group in a new but rapidly developing programo
El Salvador , The results or a recent survey of the police forces are being studied by the host government, USC!i1 9 and ICA/Wo The survey was conducted b:y Consultants Arthur Avignone and Roland Kelley, retired Chief of Police of Fort Lauderdale, Floridao
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crvn POLICE .ADMINISTRATION DIVISION NEWSLETTER INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION .ADMINISTRATION
Washington. D. Co March-April. 1957
The distribution of the first CPD Newsletter (February 1957) was based on the number of persons assigned to a police program and it is hoped a sufficient number of' copies was received by each m:tssiono Due to the fact that the monthly civil police reports are scheduled to arrived in ICA/W by the 15th of each month, we plan to have the Newsletter prepared and published at the end of each month and distribute them the first week of the following montho We are a little late with this issue and are combining March and April>- hereafter they will be issued monthly.
ICA/W CPD STAFF
Mr. Engle departed March 3 on an observation trip to the Far East. We have had numerous communications keeping the home guard informed of his activities and progress. By the time this Newsletter reaches many of you, he will have had the opportunity to discuss with you in person your programs and problemse
Mr. Hall, who was Acting Chief in Mro EngleVs absence, departed on March 15 for a TDY trip to Iraq to make a preliminary survey of the Iraqi police forces. Upon completion of this survey he went to Af'ghanistan for a two week preliminary survey there, and is expected to return to Washington the end of Aprilo Chief Kimberling has been at the helm since Hall's departure and has maintained a very steady course while wearing three hatso
Several persons have been welcomed to the CPD Washington staff, namely: James Lewis, Assistant Branch Chief, Far East entered on duty February 11. Jim came to us from Purdue where he served as Director, Police Training. He was formerly with the Evansville, Indiana Police Department. Herbert Hardin, Assistant Branch Chief, Lat in America, entered on duty, March 18. He was formerly with the Albuquerque Police Department. '
PERSONNEL
During the period of this Newsletter the following personnel activities have taken place:
Mr. Walter Sedoff, Police Advisor (Investigations) arrived at his overseas post in Thailande
Mr. Charles Nesbitt, Administrative Officer, replacement for George Wellons in Indonesia, entered on duty March 18.
Mr. Jack Larrimore completed his training and began his assignment as Police Advisor (Training) at his overseas post in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Mr. Richard Willig, Police Advisor (Communications) arrived at his overseas post - Monrovia, Liberia.
Mr. Don Rider, Police Advisor (Border Control) arrived for two years
in Bangkok 9 Th~land ..
Mr. Garland Williams, Police .Advisor (Narcotics), completed his orientatipn and arrived for his tour at Tehran, Iran.
Yir. Melville Fruit arriveid ICA/W mid-March for consultation. Prior to Mr. Fruit's departure from Indonesia his replacement as Chief Police Advisor, Robert Lowe,arrived and they were able to spend some time together to discuss the civil police program.
Mr. James McMahon, Police Training Specialist, Indonesia, returned from his overseas post upon completion of his tour and is on home leave.
Consultants Roland Kelley and .Arthur Avignone completed their on-the-spot survey of Peruvian civil police administration and returned to ICA/W. They are currently completing their survey report.
Mr. Clyde ~helps entered on du.ty April 15 and is presently in the CPD Police Pool.
Mr. Hersh Miller, Police Advisor (Communications), Korea, entered on duty April 15. CPD is in the process of setting up a .functional specialization card system. All employment applications presently on file .are being. coded and new applications will be coded upon receip_t~ This_s.ystem will be a considerable time-saver; it will be employed to locate quickly persons with the particular backgrounds that are desired for overseas assignments.
ICA ASSIGNMENT BOARD:
CPD is represented on the ICA Assignment Board. We are making plans to recommend the transfer of a number of police technicians who have completed their tours of duty overseas. The Assignment Board reviews the recommendations of the Mission and CPD, the preferences of the individual as to his next post of assignment, and submits its recommendations to the appropriate Regional Personnel Officer of the Office of Personnel. The RPO in turn advises the Mission as to the action taken by the Assignment Board. The Assignment Board provides a means by which valuable employees in the civil police programs may be retained. You ma.Y obtain additional information on the operations of the Assignment Board from the Executive Officer of your Mission. The Assignment Board will, we feel sure, help to reduce the turnover of civil police technicians. It offers the opportunity to qualified civil police technicians to participate in the career service of the ·rcA. We believe that you will share our enthusiasm in this major step forward to keep experienced technicians in the program on a career basis. OFFICIAL USE ONLY = 2 - OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RECRUITMENT:
Your home office is being confronted almost daily with more and more demands for technicians overseas. We are utilizing many techniques to obtain candidates for positions in the civil police program overseas. We appreciate greatly the cooperation which many of you have given to us already in locating suitable candidateso In case you have not sent us your suggestions up to now. would you please drop us a line and give us the names of persons whom you believe to be qualified for employment in the civil police program.
TRAINING BRANCH:
During the last month some accomplishments have been made. First, after much ado we finally have a Training Film Reference pulled together. You have one copy and we 111 send additional copies out by sea pouch. We also have pulled together a few reproduced pages involving a Method for Improving Police Training. This, too, will be sent along.
A representative selling overhead projectors has been in to see us several times. As a training aid, the overhead projector is invaluable. We will send out some literature on this. If you are interested, you can purchase a projector with transparency make-up kits or if the police have a photographic laboratory they can reproduce transparencies for very little cost. Should there be interest in the overhead projector concept see your USOM Visual Aids Officer or let us know of your interest and questionso (See attached sheeto)
Your reporter had the opportunity to observe a new technique for weapons training in action at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The apparatus consists of a movie projector with film. The film depicts various situations requiring a trainee to decide whether to fire or hold his fire. When the trainee fires, the bullet goes through a screen which electronically stops the projector. A light behind the screen turns on and the trainee can immediately determine his accuracy. Limitations on this technique include a cost of about $5,000, FOB, U.S.Ao, installation costs in a room that can be darkened, electronic apparatus to be installed and repaired, and the fact that only one person at a time can fire. Advantages of this apparatus are that it can give very excellent advanced training in police type weapons use and is something that could be observed by many. The Military Police Corps has installed one at this school and several U. S. police departments are either in the negotiation stage or have set up the apparatus. If interested, we can write for literature for you.
The PIO/C came back indicating that Police Advisory Groups will be receiving copies of Police, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Public Management, and Police Chief. You should be receiving these magazines within 60 days. They are on order for a one-year subscription. If subscriptions are desired for additional years, you should order by PIO/C.
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PROPOSED BROCHURE OF CIVIL POLICE PROGRAMg
Recently we received a few photographs from Police .Administration Division, Indonesiap illustrating typical Crime Laboratory activities of t he Indonesia National Policeo The receipt of these photos prompts us t o me ntion something we have been thinking of for some timeo We plan to develop a brochure illustrating police program activities and results which could be used here in Washington for briefing and orientation purposes and would also be of value to you in the fielde We are working on a format and will send it along with one of the later Newsletterso
LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS~
Now under study by a committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Board of Officers is a proposed Law Enforcement Code of Et hics which has already been adopted by many jur.isdictionso We of the Civil Police Administration Division go along with the country 0s outstanding law enforcement authorities whose thinking is typified in the fol.lowing statement by Dean OoW• Wilson, School of Criminology, University of California, who saysg
"The statement of principles in the Code are extremely well formulated and I question that it would be possible to develop a more satisfactory oneo I am convinced that the adoption of this Code by the police will represent a major step toward professionalization."
The Code reads as follows~
11 1.AW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS
"As a Law Enforcement O:f'ficer, my :f'undamental duty is to serve mankind; to sa:f'eguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder9
and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty9 equality and justice.
"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all9 maintain courageous calm in the face of dange~. scorn, or ridicule• develop self- restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of otherso Honest in thought and deed .in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in Qbeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department o Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
"I will never act officiously or permit per sonal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions.
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"With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately
without fear or favor, malice or ill will 9 never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuitieso
"I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public
faith 0 and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police serviceo I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen professionooolaw enforcemento"
Copies of the Code are being sent under separate cover to Chief Advisors in each USOM where there is a Civil Police Program in the hope that they will feel it proper to have the Code of Ethics trans_lated into the language of that country and effect distr~bution among the law enforcement personnel of those countrieso
FIELD NEWSg
The first of the regular monthly reports submitted under the reporting procedure established by ICATO XA-556 have arrived and they are of invaluable assistance to the CPD Staff. We will be better equipped to offer support and will have a better understanding of the program and its problems. Certain items that may be considered of interest will be included in the Newsletter for the information of the other police programso
Vietnamg
.Arrangements have been completed to start a Traffic Safety Program in the public schools of SaigOJ;l.
A 40-man VBI Personnel Inventory Team has completed training •
.Arrangements have been completed for sending 12-15 VBI agents to Malaya for training during Aprilo
A manual containing a basic course in the classification of fingerprints has been printed in Vietnamese and distributed.
The VBI is currently conducting a detailed inventory of arms, ammunition9 and communications facilities.
Liberiag
A training center has been established and during the month of February, 46 policemen participated in the training program.
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Traffic safety and enforcement was given a boost by the activation of mobile police patrolso
The arrival of Vice President Nixon and party added' some spice to life in Liberia and we extend congratulations for the smooth performance of t he Liberian Police on this occasione
We will have more Field News in our next Newslettero
Sincerely yours 11
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¥ Byron Engle 9 Chief' CiVil Police .Administration Division
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Washingtona D. Co Miy 1957 ICA/W STAFF
Mr. Engle was welcomed back from his observation tour of the Far East on April 25. During his trip the Chief visited Cambodia 9 Iaos, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Korea, and had stopovers in Tokyo and Honolulue He also had the opportunity to attend a conference of Anericans in Police and Security Work in the Far Ea.st which was held in Hongkong.
Mr. Hall returned from his field trip to the Near East where he visited Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Since the publication of our last Newsletter the following personnel activities have taken placeg
E. DeWitt 1'B.rshall9 Police Advisor (Border Control) 3 on detail to the ICA from the U.So Border Patrol for a period of approximately six months, departed for his overseas post - USOM/Guatema.la.
James Kennedyj Police Advisor (Organization and Administration)~ Indonesia~ entered on duty Miy 1st and departed for his post after receiving orientation training in Washingtone Police Consultants Roland R. Kelley and Arthur Avignone conducted a survey of the civil police organization of reru. After completion of the survey, Mr. Kelley returned to his hmm in Fort Iauderdale , Florida. Subsequently, Mr'. Avignone was nominated to serve as one of a two-man team which will study the administration and organization of the civil police forces of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazile Charles E. 0 VBrien entered on duty Miy 13. He was assigned to the Civil Police Pool. Mr. 0 9Brien has just retired from the Detroit Police where he had the post of Senior Inspector, 3rd in command of the Department. Charles M. Wilson entered on duty Miy 14 as a consultant to study criire laboratory facilities in the Philippines. He will depart for the Philippines on Miy 30. Mr'. Wilson is internationally known as an authority in the field of criminalisticso OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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George Wellons, Administrati ve Officer 9 reported to CPD to begin consultation.9 after which he will take hon:e leave o Arrangements are being ma.de to transfer him to a post overseaso Mro Wellons completed a two year. assignment with the Police Mission in Indonesiao
Reginald Da.vis.9 Police Advisor (Communications).9 arrived in Washington to begin consultationo After hone leave it is planned that he would return to his post.9 USOM/Indonesia, for a second tour of dutyo
James McMahon returned to Washington after home leave o He is receiving training in CPDo A.ction is being taken to transfer him to Thailand in the position of Police Advisor (Training)o Mr. M::Mihon served previously in a similar capacity in the police program in Indonesiao
Personnel of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute arrived in Rio de Janeiro!! Brazil to conduct a comprehensive traffic improven:ent program to improve traffic flow and traffic safety in that cityo
TRAINING
During the month, the Training Branch was finally staffed to full strength with the addition of our secretary.9 Teresa Dunne She has tentatively agreed to prepll'e our portion of the Newsletter starting in the near future o
With regard to the information last month on the Overhead Projectors9 you will find an interesting offer in Volume II.9 Issue No. 9~ March, 1957 of the 1¥Multiplierea. It explains the valu:i of the Overhead Projector and gives a quick method for ma.king transparencies. You may be interested in reading this if you plan on an Overhead Projector as a n:eans of improving police training in your country. Also in connection with the last issu:i .9 USOW s are cautioned against the purchase of the electronic weapons training appll'atus for countries with a· shortage of skilled electronic technicianso
We have been working on a list of technical texts and reference material~ which is being reproduced and will be forwarded to you in the very near future o While this list is not intended to be comprehensive in nature 9 it does contain the major police publications in a variety of technical arease 11 Several months ago we ordered copies of the "Police Chief et 11 "Police 9 "Tre Journal of Criminal Law and Criminologytt, and etPublic M9.nagen:ent 11 on a one-year subscription basiso We would appreciate your indicating when you l:egin getting these magazines.
We have not yet received the training film kit but have been advised that it should l:e available sometime in Juns o USOM/M9.nila has already requested sone of these films and they will be sent forward as soon as they cone ino
We have been kicking around an idea to develop a Police Public Relations booklet which will be made up of cartoons to present the story o
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When this booklet is completed9 perhaps next fall 9 we will send you copies. It will be prepared in English and will requir e adaptation to each local situation, but we are attempting to set up cartoons that are universally adaptable. You will be kept posted on its progress.
FIELD NEWS&
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lee Echols~ Chief Police Advisor 9 and :tt.d.chael Salseda9 Police Advisor (Traff ic)~ arrived in La Paz on April 6. This is our newest civil police program and good progress has ooe n made in laying out the program to oo followed.
Guatemala&
During the month of Ma.rchj a Safety Education Program was instituted in the schools and the first phase of the program was presented to more than 4~000 students. Schoolboy patrols are also being established in all schools.
Manuals on "Patrol Vethods11 , "Investigation of Hit and Run Accidents", and a manual illustrating the techniques of traffic control of intersections were published in Spanish and distributed to the National Police. These manuals are used a s pa.rt of the training program. Recently~ the National Police received favorable publicity in regard to their handling of traffic during Hol y Weeko
Weekly staff conferences between the Police Advisory Group and the Director of the National Police were instituted in April.
A more comprehensive training program has been worked out by the Police Advisory Group and is being negotiated with the National Police .
Thailand~
The basic plan of operations 9 approved by ICA/W, has been received in Thailand. CPAD/Thailand is no'W able to initiate definite proposals with regard to technical aid to the Thai National Police. A special committee was appointed by the Director General of Police to work with the Police Advisors in Thailand to examine the aid requests from the various Thai Police Divisions for the purpose of determining the type and extent of assistance and equipment required.,
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Recently a uniform clothing factory was dedicated by the National Policeo Although the factory is not an aid project and is pa.id for out of ROK Government funds and administered entirely by the National Police ll much guidance and assistance has been provided by the Police Advisors in the planningll organization and management of the factoryo The factory has a capability of turning out approximately 300 uniforms per day 9 exclusive of shoes and hatsj to ~ issued to the National Policeo
Under the traffic safety programll 40DOOO additional traffic posters were printed and distributed throughout Koreao More posters and traffic pamphlets are being prepared for distribution within the next few months. As a means of increasing familiarization of the general public with the National Police 9 5 9 000 posters explaining symbolism of police insignia were distributed to all police bureaus~ stations, and boxes for display.
Indonesia . ~ The establishment of a Sea Police Training School has been proposed. Discussions have been held with the Sea Police Division and a survey team organized to inspect a site recommended for this training program.
Since its inception9 the Mobile Brigade Training Academy has colll'! a long way. The program is well advanced and proceeding on well established training principles.
Philippines~ The unexpected death of President Ramon Magsaysay temporarily slowed down all programs 9 however~ it was not long ~fore operations in the police field had returned to norms.l o An advanced course in Police Administrationll conducted by the Institute of Public Administration of the University of the Philippines~ was completedo Certificates were awarded to 35 commissioned officerso This training9 conducted in Cebu Cityj ws highly successful and as a result 9 inquiries have been received from other city police departments as to the possibility of similar training for themo
As mentioned in the Personnel Section of this Newsletter 9 Charles Mo Wilson will depart M:i.y 30 for the Philippines to conduct a survey of th:! crine laboratory facilities in that countryo Vietnam; Certain military facilities at Dalat have been ma.de available to the
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Police Academy o The proposed Academy will be capable of accommodating 600 boarding-in studentso Plans are underway for development of this facility.
Under the direction of a member of the civil police staff~ the Presidential Security Guard is receiving revolver trainingo
Mro Robert Herder 9 Chief of Public Administration Division9 USOM/Tehran 9 visited Civil Police Division9 ICA/W for several day-so Mr. Herder~s visit proved exceedingly valuable to the Division providing us a first-hand account of the problems and accomplishments in the field of Civil Police Admin~ istration in Irano Particularly noteworthy is the fact that close cooperation with the Iranian Government has resulted in the laying of plans for a Narcotics Enforce:rrent Division within the Iranian enforcement franework. This Division will be assisted by Garland Williama 9 Narcotics Enforcement Advisor in the Public Administration Division in the USOM. Liberiag The Police Mission Communications Advisor has completed a survey of immediate needs of the National Police Communications syst-em. Considerable i _nterest has been shown for the communications end of the program and it is felt it will be well received not only by the National Police but also other government agencies and the general publico
Recent courses conducted under the -Police Training Program were basic courses for new recruits 9 criminal investigation course for detectivesll and a supervisory course for all sergeants in the Departn:ent o Results of the recently established traffic safety enforcement program and the training of traffic officers have been gratifyingo For the first time since the institutio:n of the civil police program9 a period of one month passed free of a single 'traffic fatality.
KJNTHLY REPORTS Once again we would like to mention the regular monthly reports S/CPD=l submitted as a result of ICATO XA~556 o We are finding them increasingly valuable and the cooperation we have received is appreciatedo These reports provide data that has not heretofore been available to CPD for backstopping civil police programs in the field and in providing material for answers to inquiries from within and outside ICAo -
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CIVIL POLICE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION NEWSLETTER INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ADMINISTRATION
HNo, 5 Washington, Do C, July 19;52 FIELD NEWS:
Cambodia:
The California State Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, forwarded by CPD to all USOM 1 s with a civil police program, is to be adopted by the Municipal Police of Phnom Penh as their Police Creed, The Code will require certain changes to adapt it :for use in a Kingdom, It is planned to administer the Creed to all personnel simultaneously at a public ceremOl\Vo ·
Discussions were held with the Municipal Police of Phnom Penh concerning the Civil Police Program, Plans are being made for training in the field of Traffic .Administration this fall in the UoSo for an officer participant, This will be the first instance of participant training under the Civil Police Programo It was apparent, from the discussions held, that the Government of Cambodia is looking on the police program with more enthusiaSlll,
Indonesia:
A report was received from Indonesia presenting a review of the Mobile Brigade Training Academy phase 9:f the C~vil Police Proj~ct, The Commandant, who attended the Advanced Course at Fort Benning in 1952-53, and his staff have done an excellent job since the inception of the AcadeDzy". A number of the staf:f and men have had third country and U,S, participant training and training at the Academy is' patterned after American..type techniques, It was pointed out that providing the Academy with tr.aining aids, which are nearly impossible :for the Indonesians to procure themselves, is one of the best ways aid can be given to the Academy, The training aids and films which have been provided have .been translated and adapted to local conditions by the Academy staff and are being utilized to the fullest extent,
The Sea Police have shown increased interest in the program recently and the outlook is more encouraging than it has been in the past, This same spirit is also apparent in the Air Police, The program appears to be progressing and although development may be slow, it is moving ahead.
Selected members of the Sea Police completed a comprehensive ":frogman" course, The purpose o:f the training 'was to train members of the Sea Police in the use of the Aqua-Lung and have the trainee reach a degree of proficiency high enough, so he could be utilized to instruct others in the use of the equipmento
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Korea:
Plans have been made to conduct monthly conferences in Seoul of the various sections of the National Police. So far, three conferences have been held: all Provincial Chiefs; all .Administrative Chiefs; and all Intelligence Chiefs. These conferences afford an excellent opportunity to discuss operational activities and problems and to coordinate the efforts of the Police with both the National and Provincial Bureaus.
Monthly meetings have also been scheduled between members of the Metropolitan Police; the Provost Marshal's Office; CID of AFFF./8.A.; Provost Marshal, ROKA; and the Metropolitan Police Bureau Advisor.
The National Police installations in Cheju Province were visited by the Chief Police Advisor and the Director of the National Police. The primary purpose of the inspection was to observe the operational procedures of the Police, the utilization of communications equipment, and inspection of the physical installations. The National Police on Cheju Island have apparently been well-trained, appear to function efficiently, and enjoy an excellent relationship with the publico
The first group of 15 Laotian police officers departed for training in Manila on June 28. Their classes were scheduled to begin on July l.
During the month of June specifications and plans were perfected for improvement of the Police Training Camp. The Lao Government Purchasing Office circularized the plans for bids and it is hoped that all improvements can be made prior to the next training program scheduled for September.
Arrangements were made to have one communications man from each region come to Vientiane for training in maintenance and repair of communications equipment. With a communications man in each region trained to maintain and repair the equipment, considerable transportation expense and a great deal of time utilized in sending others to remote places to make minor repairs will no longer be necessary.
Philippines:
The NBI recently has been receiving more public support than formerly. This growth of public support is due mainly to the personal efforts of the Director and the initiative exhibited by other officers of the organ.. ization • . A new headquarters building for the NBI has ·been given high priority on a recently released list of government buildings to be erected as a part .· of Japanese reparations.
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A group of 15 Laotian National Police arrived in Manila to attend an 8-weeks training course at the Philippine Constabulary School. This is the first of six groups from Laos which will receive training in the Philippineso
The in-service training for detectives in Cebu City mentioned in Newsletter No. 4 was instituted on June 17 and will last for one month.
Thailand:
CPAD is continuing with the overall survey of the Thai National Police Department. Currently in progress, as mentioned in the last monthly report from Thailand, are surveys of the 54 district police stations , the sub-divisions of the Immigration Division, and the Registration Division.
The cooperation of the Thai National Police has been commendable and real interest has been shown in relation to the progress of the overall program. A formal USOM Liaison Office has beeh established within the Police Department, and a committee comprised of senior Division heads has been organized to work with CPAD on the selection of, and training desired for, future participantso
Recently there has been increased activity in the field of public relations. The number of police boxes is to be increased and functions designed to bring the public in closer contact with the police, such as applications for gun and auto licenses, domicile transfers, and facilities for payment of water and electric bills, will be conducted at the police box.
Vietnam:
Howard Hoyt, Chief of the Police Program Division, currently in the U.S., spent a week in ICA/W. During this time he had the opportunity to meet with the CPD Staff and other ICA/W offices and discuss the objectives and problems of the Civil Police Program. During the absence of Mr. Hoyt, Jack Ryan has been Acting Chief of the Police Program Division.
It has been noted that the Vietnamese Government has shown increased interest toward the police program, especially in planning the reorganization of the civil police forces and the matter of training. Pr~sident Diem has taken a personal interest in the establishment of a larger National Police Academy. A general development plan has been formulated and a building site for the Academy will be selected.
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third country training of Bolivian Traffic Police officers in Cuba. The program would consist of training in Public Safety F4ucation, Accident · Investigation, Tra££~c Control and Enforcement, and .Parking Regu1ations. In connection With the Traffic Safety Program being .conducted in La Paz, vehicles, including taxis, busses, truclce and private automobiles, are being eatety checked, Contact has been maintained With the chiefs ot the various chaut.f'eurs unions emphasizing the Satety Program and requellitirti that the program be carried to their drivers. · Several traffic safety pamphlets are to be translated into Spanish by the .Advanced English Class at the local university and will be broadcast over ·the local radio stations. Brazil: A prel1m1nary report was received from Consultants Joseph Lingo and Arthur Avignone currently conducting the survey of the Cii-1.l Police Forces ot the State ot Sao Paulo. They advised that there was a real job to be done, but indicated they would complete their survey in the amount or time anticipated. Guatemala:
Final negotiations were conducted with the Government of Guatemala on the Project Agreement for the Civil Police Program and it was signed on June 27. A.course on "Interrogation of Suspects• was presented by the Police Advisors to the Detective Division of the National Police.. The material used was presented to the Security Police and will be used in their training courses. The .Chief of Transito (Traffic Police) completed his training in the United States and returned to Guatemala. He was enthusiastic about the training he received duri11g his tour in the u.s. and it is believed the Traffic Program Will materially' benefit from this training program.
Greece:
We have received seve~al communications from Ted Brown keeping us advised of the negotiations being conducted with t.he Greek officials relative to the Civil Police Program, Good progress is being made. Liberia: Weekly conferences are now being held by t.he Acting · Attorney General, who is head of National See\lrity, with the Commissioner of Police and the staff
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of the Civil Police Division, USOM/Liberiao The procedure which was followed in t?e past of discussing a matter with ·the Police Commissioner, who ih turn woulo speak to the Deputy Attorney General and then report the decision back to CPD, is now eliminated.
In preparation for the Liberian Independence Day activities, two groups Qf National Police are receiving special trainingo One group of 50 is being trained daily in military drill, and the other group of -20 is receiving daily training in police techniques.
PERSONNEL:
Recruitmento We have intensified our drive for the recruitment of Civil Police Technicians for employment overseaso A large number of persons have made application for consideration for employment in the Civil Police Program, however, the majority of applicants do not possess the qualifications necessary to serve overseas as consultants -in Civil Police Administration. Several_ of you have sent names and addresses of persons whom you believe would be qualified and interested in the programo Your cooperation is appreciated greatlyo Please continue to send us the names of persons whom you believe would be interested and qualified to serve in the Civil Police Administration Programo
The following personnel activities have taken place since the distribution of our June Newsletter:
Richard Holcomb, Director, Bureau of Police Science, Institute of Public Affairs, State University of Iowa, and Robert Flynn, departed for - Tripoli, Libya on July 13 to conduct a survey of the Civil Police Forceso
Michael Go Mccann, Assistant Professor, Police Administration, Indiana University, was nominated for appointment to the Civil Poiice Admin= istration Poolo
Robert Do Aitken, Investigations Officer (Criminal), entered on duty July 15 as Police Advisor (Investigations), USOM/Thailando
John P. Longan, assigned to the Civil Police Administration Pool, entered on duty July 150
-Norman Burnworth, Director of Training, Indiana State Police, was nominated for assignment to the Civil Police Administration Paolo
. Benjamin Borsody9 Police Advisor (Communications), USOM/Iran, departed for Tehran -on July 18@
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Carrol Howard, Police Advisor (Border Control), USOM/Thailan:i, departed for Bangkok on July 23.
Charles McLeod, formerly Chief p Communications Operations Branch, Federal Civil Defense Administration, Battle Creek, Michigan, entered on duty July 29, assigned to the Civil Police Adniinistrationl Pool.
John P. Kenney, Associate Professor of Public Administration, University of Southern California, a member of the Civil Police Ready Reserve, was nominated for appointment as a Civil Police .Administration Consultant to CPD, ICA/W, for a period of approximately 42 days.
Marion Farrar, Police .Advisor (Training), USOM/Thailand, entered on duty and departed for Bangkok on July 26. Sincerely yours,
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