MARCH 1969 ·LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN MARCH 1969 VOL. 38, NO. 3 THE COVER-Attorney General fohn N. Mitchell. See page 11. LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN CONTENTS Message From Director]' Edgar Hoover 1 Modem Facilities Aid Police Training Programs, by Maj. Giles H. Webb, Superintendent, Georgia Police Academy, Atlanta, Ga. 2 Avalanche: The Cities and the Seventies, by Hon. Erik Jonsson, Mayor, Dallas, Tex. 6 "You're on the Air," by Manuel Gonzales, Chief of Police, Gallup, N. Mex. 9 Attorney General John N. Mitchell . 11 Respect for Law Begins at an Early Age 12 A An Effective Police Manual 15 '­ Published by 'he Wanted by the FBI 24 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Washing'on, D.C. 20535 • A NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST OTED that today's Arguments are made that court opinions and law enforcement officer has to "speak softly and legal restraints are not so broad as to require carry a big law library." Actually, his para- arresting officers to unduly endanger their lives phrase of the well­known quotation from Theo- in order to meet standards established to protect dore Roosevelt comes close to being true. There the rights of the suspect or accused. Here again, is nothing wrong, of course, with an officer's we encounter the difference between theory and speaking softly and being well­versed in legal practice. Judicial guidelines which are so vague criminal procedure. Ideally, this is as it should and questionable that even the highest jurists dis- be. agree on their intent place a heavy burden of judgment on the enforcement officer. In crucial Unfortunately, in the criminal realm within moments, this burden of judgment can create in- which he must work, the law enforcement officer decision. And as we know, moments of indecision is the only one "playing by the rules." This places can cost an officer his life. him at a definite disadvantage. In complying with all the procedural safeguards established for The trend today, even though unintentional, is criminals, an officer must often subordinate his to negate the enforcement of the laws to insure personal safety, his own rights, and the rights of that the criminal is protected. We are asking our society to insure that he does not commit some officers to operate under an honor system in deal- error which might later result in the release of ing with an element of our society which has no the guilty. Criminals are usually well aware of honor. Certainly, arresting officers cannot be per- their legal rights and take full advantage of mitted to resort to illegal tactics themselves, but them. they must be allowed to perform their duty with Many critics of law enforcement today sub- confidence and with the assurance that they have stitute paper theories for grim realities. When the support of the public, the government on all they advocate more restraints on arresting offi- levels, and the courts. The powers of arrest must cers, they do so apparently on the premise that be as clear and positive as possible. police are dealing with only law­abiding, co- Vigorous law enforcement is needed to cope operative citizens who respect the law and those with crime and violence in our Nation. It cannot charged with enforcing it. While a big percentage he achieved if arresting officers are required to of police contacts are with the responsible mem- make an apologetic approach to every killer, bers of society, increasing assaults against and killing of law enforcement officers are indicative rapist, robber, and thug roaming our streets. If of the open contempt numerous violators have the rule of law is to prevail, the law must be for police and authority of any kind. enforced. MARCH 1, 1969 ­UlJ'bIln HOOVER, Director "Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond." .. ­Mark Twain • Modern Facilities Aid Police Training Programs he Georgia Police Academy, lo• separate division of the Georgia De• officers from the State penitentiary cated in Atlanta, was established by partment of Public Safety. system, and State revenue, alcohol, the 1962 Georgia Legislature to im• Since the institution opened in the and beverage control agents. prove State, county, and municipal fall of 1966, it has trained over 3,000 Although the teaching staff of the law enforcement. This modern facility officers each year. The Police Acad• Academy is small, an accelerated pro• represents an investment of $1 million emy trains all prospective Georgia gram for students is available because in State funds and is operated as a State Troopers, Georgia custodial outstanding police officials throughout In this modern structure the Georgia Police Academy has trained several thousand law enforcement officers since its opening in 1966 • 1-""'", <~1 ., .. ... • - .. GEORGIA "\.. POLICE .. ACADEMY ". ~ .. By MAJ. GILES H. WEBB· Superintendent, Georgia Police Academy, Atlanta, Ga. Rookie police officers attending Atlanta Metropol classes at the Georgia Police Academy are shown lifting latent prints from a vehicle as part of a practical problem. the State, including many graduates partment and other Metropol agencies sentatives of The Northwestern Uni- of the FBI National Academy, have representing five counties begin an versity Traffic Institute holds spec- ,. offered their services as faculty memo intensive 80­hour training program ialized schools in various phases of bers. The Atlanta office of the FBI which is the first part of a required traffic_ A 3­week basic program in the and other Federal investigative agen· 200­hour program. Periodically, these latest techniques of police science and cies have also supplied the Academy officers return until they complete the traffic and accident investigation is with instru~tors. course_ Each month for experienced offered for officers who live beyond The programs that are offered are police officers the Academy also con- commuting distance_ These officers • designed to meet the general require- ducts 2­day workshops which deal live in the Academy dormitory during ments of local police in the State. A with practioal problems and investi- their period of training. principal program is the Metropol gative matters frequently encountered Dormitory facilities at the Acad- • Basic Recruit School, which is con- in Georgia. emy can accommodate up to 86 stu- ducted by the Academy in coopera- dents. There are four classrooms, a tion with the Atlanta Metropol. On the Management Training library, and a modern cafeteria. Al- ~. first Monday of each month, all rookie A management training program is though instruction at the Academy is policemen from the Atlanta Police De- conducted in cooperation with the free, a nominal charge is made for Atlanta Metropol and the Atlanta of- dormitory rooms, meals, ammunition, ­Major Webb. a graduate of the FBI National Academy, was formerly training officer of the Georgia fice of the FBI. From time to time the ana training materials. The Academy Sta te Pa trol a nd has more tha n 26 yean in law Academy staff together with repre- is now considering an expansion plan enforcement. March 1969 3 "Because of their importance, specialized schools of vary­ ing lengths are held once a year." Recruits in an outdoor practical crime scene problem prepare to make a plaster cast of a footprint. Col. R. H. Burson, Director, Georgia Department of Public Safety. which would include a large audi• torium, a gymnasium, an indoor fir• ing range, and additional classroom and office space. The Georgia Police Academy is be• ing adapted to meet the needs of • mandated or assigned police training, a program which may be made into law by the Georgia Legislature, al• though at present all police training in this State is on a strictly voluntary basis. Syllabus of Courses One feature of the Academy's train• ing program is a syllabus of all courses bound in looseleaf notebook form. The outline material for this publica• " tion is researched by experts in the field of law enforcement and by the legal staff of the Police Academy. The training staff consists of Capt. Arthur L. Hutchins, a former FBI Agent and past Assistant Director of • the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Sgt. C. L. Roberts, Sgt. J. H. Presley, CpI. L. M. Key, and Mr. Dallas Mob• ley, a retired FBI Agent and former practicing attorney. Together with this small permanent staff, the Georgia ·: 1 Police Academy utilizes the services ~ of outstanding FBI National Academy \. graduates from the State. National • Academy men who teach regularly at • • 4 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin ... the institution include Supt. Clint Chafin, Lt. A. L. Posey, and Capt. W. L. Duncan, all of the Atlanta Police Department; Billy Hart, Chief Crim• inal Investigator, Floyd County Police Department; Frank McGuffey, Chief of Police, Columbus; Ray Wilkes, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Bibb County; Lewis Clyburn, Chief Criminal In• vestigator, Fulton County; and Capt. Clarence Robinson, Training Officer, Marietta Police Department. Programs Committee In adopting training programs and curriculums, the Academy depends on a committee of outstanding local law enforcement officials. The current members, three of whom were pre• viously mentioned, include Superin• tendent Chafin, Chief Investigator Staff members, Capt. Arthur Hutchins and Mr. Dallas Mobley, prepare case summaries in Hart, Chief McGuffey, and Sheriff the Academy law library. Dwayne Gilbert of Spalding County. All programs and curriculums are co• test drunken driving violators is part Sheriffs' Association, the Police Acad• ordinated with the Georgia Associa• of the implied consent law in the State emy · will have trained all newly tion of Chiefs of Police and the of Georgia. This training program ex• elected Georgia sheriffs in 1968. This Georgia Sheriffs' Association. tends throughout Georgia and nu• training consists of a 4O-hour basic The Georgia Police Academy hosts merous police departments and sher• course covering police science and the statewide quarterly intelligence iffs participate in it.