PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OP THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL REPORTS COMMISSIONER OF PROVINCIAL POLICE FOR THE YEAR 1945 AND INSPECTOR OF GAOLS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 81bt, 1946 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Don McDiakmid, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1947. To His Honour C. A. Banks, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour: The undersigned has the honour to submit the reports of the Commissioner of Provincial Police for the year ended December 31st, 1945, and the Inspector of Gaols for the year ended March 31st, 1946. G. S. WISMER, Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C., 1946. Victoria, B.C., November 1st, 1946. The Honourable the Attorney-General, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to enclose herewith for your perusal my Annual Report for the year ended December 31st, 1945, which includes a report on the Provincial Gaols for the year ended March 31st, 1946. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Commissioner of Provincial Police. S3 SE T3 CD a O P, s o St be <D — (D i Report of the Commissioner of Provincial Police, 1945. The Honourable G. S. Wismer, K.C., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year ended December 31st ]945 STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION. At midnight of December 31st, 1945, the strength of the Force stood at fifteen officers and 372 N.C.O.'s and men, exclusive of Special Constables and stenographers. The following table shows the strength distribution as at the end of the year:— Statement of Strength as at Midnight, December 31st, 1945. Headquarters. "A" Division. "B" Divisioi*. "C" Division. "D" Division. "E" Division. Fort George Subdivision. Peace River Subdivision. Total. Commissioner Deputy Commissioner, 1 4 1 5 2 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 1 1 3 5 48 4 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 6 36 1 S 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 4 2 34 5 7 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 16 3 5 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 6 1 56 6 11 5 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 9 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 2 2 1 1 1 9 Sub-Inspectors 2 1 22 1 First-class Constables Second-class Constables- Third-class Constables.... 206 23 37 20 Assistant Chief Clerks.... Senior Clerks 4 4 Third-class Skippers Second-class Engineers... Third-class Engineers Fourth-class Engineers- 5 1 1 1 Senior Radio Operators.. First-class Radio Operators Second-class Radio Operators Third-class Radio Oper- 5 12 3 Fourth-class Radio Oper- Chief Mechanical Super- 1 Mechanical Supervisor- Assistant Mechanical 1 3 2 Assistant Finger-print 1 Senior Finger-print Operators Finger-print Operators- Armourer Assistant Armourer Assistant Photogra- 1 1 Stenographers 25 Totals 51 74 65 65 41 104 17 15 432 T 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA. ENGAGEMENTS, DISCHARGES, AND PROMOTIONS. With the separation of the Motor-vehicle Branch from the Force at March 31st, an Inspector, two Sub-Inspectors, and thirty-one other ranks were struck off our strength. Ordinary discharges were as follows:— Purchased 38 Invalided 10 Time expired 7 Dismissed 5 Pensioned 4 Transferred to Civil Service 3 In all, 101 men left the Force during 1945. Promotions during the year:— To— Inspector 3 Sub-Inspector 3 Chief Mechanical Supervisor . 1 Staff-Sergeant 2 Radio Supervisor 1 Mechanical Supervisor 1 Assistant Mechanical Supervisor 1 Corporal 3 Mechanic 1 Skipper, Third-class 1 Constable, First-class 52 Constable, Second-class 27 Since demobilization got under way, selection of police recruits has been entirely confined to ex-service men. In line with this policy, twenty-two of our former members and twenty-one ex-service men have been engaged and posted to the Force. POLICING OF MUNICIPALITIES. Under agreement the Force continues to police forty-one cities and municipalities in the Province. Supervision is also exercised over the four municipal areas of Coldstream, Greenwood, Glenmore, and Slocan City. The municipalities of Port Alberni, Armstrong, Burnaby, Richmond, Langley, Alberni, and Penticton asked for and received extra policing personnel. POLICE TRAINING-SCHOOL. Inspector C. Mackenzie, officer in charge of police training, reports:— " Except for a short period during 1945 the training-school in Victoria was inactive. However, in May, it was possible to conduct a two weeks' course in basic police subjects for platoon leaders of auxiliary police from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. In turn these officers were then in a position to impart instruction to the members of their commands. The agenda included drill and discipline, elementary criminal law, weapon identification, elementary sketching, public relations, motor- vehicle and traffic control, and the care and handling of prisoners. Class members were as follows: Charles Hailstone, Chief Constable, West Vancouver; N. P. Steacey, North Vancouver; L. A. Head, North Vancouver; James Page, Vancouver; James Fairclough, Langley; B. T. Brown, Maillardville; G. A. Hoozer, Surrey; L. B. Howey, Victoria; John Palmer, View Royal; H. N. Freeman, Nanaimo; and F. G. Bacon, Port Alberni. " While our own school activities were curtailed, we were able to take advantage of training courses conducted by other organizations. be fi '$ a u T3 AS 56 rO s 3 pq be fi cS H REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 7 " In June and July, and for a period of ten days, through the courtesy of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, the following selected personnel attended a special refresher course in finger-prints at Tacoma, Washington: Corporal A. T. Lash- mar, Prince Rupert; Constable P. Kelsberg, Vancouver; Constable H. Parsley, Duncan; and Constable T. A. Quigley, Nelson. " Having won a scholarship sponsored by the Automotive Safety Foundation of America which entitled him to attend a five months' course at that institution, Assistant Mechanical Supervisor J. G. M. Lock, of Nelson, was sent to- Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. This Traffic Police Administration Course, extremely valuable from the ' specialist' point of view, comprises some forty-odd subjects, amongst them ' Police Mathematics,' ' Physical Laws,' ' Scientific Aids to Investigation,' ' Chemistry,' ' Traffic Engineering,'' Laws of Evidence,'' Practical Psychology,'' Teaching Methods,' ' Survey Procedures,' etc. At the close of the year we received some excellent progress reports." CIVILIAN PROTECTION (A.R.P.) BRANCH. Inspector S. F. M. Moodie, officer in charge of the Provincial Police section assigned to the Provincial Civilian Protection Committee, reports:— " During the year the activities of the Branch were considerably curtailed and its personnel reduced owing to the cessation of hostilities. Prior to the defeat of Japan, this Branch worked in co-operation with the armed forces and the Forestry Department to combat the danger from Japanese balloons. Pools of forest fire fighting equipment were established at Victoria, Nanaimo, Cloverdale, Prince George, and Smithers. Volunteers were obtained from Civilian Defence personnel to accompany such equipment should it be called on, the arrangement being that actual fire-fighting would be under the direction of the Provincial Forest Service and that transportation, if necessary by air, would be supplied by the armed forces." MARKSMANSHIP. The officer in charge of personnel records at Headquarters, Inspector C. Clark, reports:— " Additional to special firearms instruction given at the police training-school, all ranks completed the annual revolver classification course. One hundred and seventy- four men of all ranks (nearly 45 per cent, of the strength) passed the qualifying test by making a score of 63% per cent, or better. Further, out of a possible 300, five men qualified in the Master category with over 275, fourteen rated as Experts (250 to 274), and 155 as Marksmen (190 to 249). Leading the Master class was Sergeant J. A. Young, the Force's ballistic expert and firearms instructor, with a score of 284. High Expert was Constable B. E. Munkley, of Fort St. James Detachment (273), and high Marksman was Sergeant L. A. N. Potterton, of Smithers, with 249. High Tyro award, a silver cigarette-box, annually awarded to the individual making the highest score when qualifying for the first time, was won by Constable J. W. Purdy, of Burns Lake Detachment. The Fraser Trophy, contested for annually under service conditions, was won for the second consecutive year by Constable W. G. Bailey, of Alexis Creek Detachment. " The general results of the annual revolver classification showed some change in the relative efficiency demonstrated by the personnel of each division. T 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " Table of Comparisons. 1944- B " Division Per Cent. - 67.15 Fort George Subdivision 53.50 " C " Division 48.00 Headquarters 47.70 " E " Division 36.20 " D " Division 35.00 " A " Division 33.80 Peace River Subdivision 29.80 1945. Per Cent. Fort George Subdivision 80.00 Peace River Subdivision 66.66 " B " Division 59.60 " D " Division 45.00 Headquarters 39.20 " C " Division 38.80 " A " Division 38.00 " E " Division 16.00 " During May, June, and July two of our pistol teams participated in a series of postal matches sponsored by the Pacific Coast International Association of Law Enforcement Officials. Twenty-nine four-man teams, including those of the United States Treasury and Immigration Departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many State police organizations participated. City forces were represented by teams from Honolulu, T.H.; Long Beach, Berkeley, Upland, and Torrance, California; Provo and Ogden, Utah; Klamath Falls and Albany, Oregon; and Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Oak Bay, British Columbia. Our own two teams finished in fourth and seventh positions. The United States Treasury Customs Border Patrol team of Washington won the series; Texas Highway Patrol and Honolulu Police Department finished in second and third places. Among the 116 contestants, Sergeant J. A. Young and Constable W. G. Bailey, of this Force, were fifth and ninth in individual prowess. " Provincial Police teams also competed in revolver matches held in Vancouver and Seattle. At Vancouver, in a field of forty-nine contestants, Sergeant J. A. Young came third in the aggregate with a score of 775 points out of 800. In eight four-man teams contending in the team event, the United States Treasury won first place with a score of 1,180 out of a possible 1,200. Our team, only 3 points behind, was second with 1,177. At the North-west Regional Tournament at Seattle, Sergeant J. A. Young and Corporal J. A. Henry distinguished themselves by winning ten special awards. " Sergeant Young won the high Expert award in the .22 calibre timed fire, the .38 calibre slow fire, the .38 calibre timed fire, the .38 calibre rapid fire, as well as taking top Expert honors in the centre fire National Match course event. In addition, he won the Expert centre fire aggregate and the grand aggregate in the Expert class —a most notable performance in an open international event." PAY AND QUARTERMASTER BRANCH. Paymaster D. D. Moses reports:— " Records for the calendar year 1945 show 16,599 expense vouchers, totalling $1,386,101.67, were checked, recorded, and passed through the Accounts Branch. Collections for police services amounted to $327,160.45, and individual pay and allowance records were kept for 974 employees. " The Quartermaster's Stores received and filled 2,047 requisitions covering 8,863 articles, and, although we experienced great difficulty in obtaining supplies of all kinds, it was found possible to provide uniform, equipment, and supplies as set down in our regulations and to continue servicing the Gaol and Provincial Game Departments. REPORT OP PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 9 " Collections of revenue (by divisions and subdivisions) for the year are given hereunder:— "A" Division. "B" Division. "C" Division. "D" Division. "E" Division. Fort George Subdivision. Peace River Subdivision. $123.25 $30.00 1,230.91 1,975.72 290.62 5,030.99 7,376.16 35,114.81 7,055.00 8,265.00 337.25 1,106.65 2,619.92 595.00 131.00 37.00 153.00 45.50 2.50 1,150.00 3,819.00 2.00 8.00 95.50 161.00 606.50 Total Collections Amusement tax " Stock-brands Act " " Game Act " (licences). " Game Act " (tax) " Motor-vehicle Act " Police Court fines Police Court costs " Poll Tax Act " " Pool-rooms Act " " Sheep Protection Act ". Sheriffs' fees " Trade Licences Act ".... " Gasoline Tax Act " " Fisheries Act " Vital Statistics Miscellaneous Total collections. $205.29 213.50 12,565.86 83.75 73,035.11 24,700.68 2,683.02 3,327.75 80.00 2,039.00 17.00 8,728.50 12.00 233.00 993.00 1,919.00 $939.51 1,192.30 8,578.25 185.22 157,420.92 28,205.50 3,392.14 2,655.00 415.00 1,313.00 48.25 11,092.25 22.00 930.50 650.79 $139.62 3,803.45 3,323.50 913.88 65,942.70 23,244.55 2,422.29 1,608.25 86.00 1,299.00 306.15 6,761.50 1.50 164.50 850.25 $7.17 106.80 4,445.85 4,332.49 13,450.97 21,016.50 1,041.06 80.00 100.00 283.00 191.20 2,305.00 600.00 172.00 214.75 $50.60 5,986.75 28.75 110,350.53 44,037.50 5,599.80 50.00 1,002.60 317.15 3,442.50 44.50 397.50 2,520.50 $1,291.59 5,519.90 38,106.84 10,865.70 462,691.20 156,524.73 16,582.21 10,885.92 862.00 6,126.60 927.75 37,298.50 14.00 909.00 2,914.00 6,761.79 $130,836.46 $217,040.38 $110,867.14 $48,346.79 $173,828.68'$20,4S7.11;$56,875.17j$758,281.73" I i COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS. Excellent work performed by individual members of the Force occasioned forty- seven commendations in monthly General Orders. Several men were commended twice. As usual, particularly meritorious work was recognized by awards from the Police Reward Fund (see Appendix III.). Game Warden A. J. Jank, of the Provincial Game Commission, gave the Force the benefit of his assistance on a number of occasions, and in two instances I thought it fitting that his name should be mentioned in Orders. DISCIPLINE. Instances of misconduct resulted in nineteen reprimands and the imposition of eleven fines. In addition, one man was reduced in rank. Some of these reprimands were connected with the careless handling of Government vehicles, and two men were required to pay $100 towards the cost of repairs, another man was assessed $50 and a fourth $25. POLICE TRANSPORT BRANCH. The Chief Mechanical Supervisor, Mr. J. F. McNaught, Transport Section, reports the following table of mileage covered by the Force:— Mileage. Railway. Cars. Launch. . Horse. Foot.' Public Conveyances, Air, and Dogs. Total. Police. Rented. Police. Chartered. Headquarters* " A " Division " B " Division 4,229 5,730 80,042 67,880 24,301 16,191 9,057 11,506 57,214 385,495 386,929 346,620 82,108 56,364 104,733 766,262 26,749 7,022 148 23,897 7,844 3,361 6,157 2,552 28,447 901 125 15,608 658 40 4,880 3,340 394 437 1,197 226 444 2,522 14 2,786 3,686 45 296 12,032 112,562 62,519 75,375 36,901 15,813 13,480 74,443 36,912 45,650 4,817 5,192 45,867 24,220 49,641 76,000 137,136 588,246 535,764 522,312 "D " Division Fort George Subdivision Peace River Subdivision " E " Division 217,512 116,833 183,597 938,461 Totals 218,936 2,185,725 77,730 50,659 8,560 6,827 403,125 288,299 3,239,861 * Including Criminal Investigation Department and Civil Defence. T 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Due in part to the number of motor-vehicles that have now reached an age when expensive repairs are necessary, the cost of operation of all vehicles is still increasing. However, this condition cannot be remedied until such time as new equipment becomes available. All water-craft, 221 Police cars, 23 vehicles belonging to the Game Department, 504 public carriers, and 125 school buses were inspected during the year. Marine Section. Police motor launches and boats are based at the following stations: P.G.D. 1, Alert Bay; P.G.D. 2, Powell River; P.M.L. 6, Ganges; P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls; P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni; P.M.L. 9, Campbell River; P.M.L. 10, Port Alice; P.M.L. 11, Kaslo; P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert. In addition to the foregoing, small power-boats and marine equipment is on charge at the following Detachments: Sicamous, Prince George, Atlin, Squamish, McDame Creek, Ucluelet, Cowichan Lake, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Kamloops District Headquarters, Stewart, and Terrace. POLICE RADIO. Our Police radio network continues to be of inestimable assistance to the Force. Incidentally, the establishment of radio-telephone communication between P.M.L. 9 and its Campbell River base and between P.G.D. 2 and its headaquarters at Powell River has proved a welcome innovation. During the year 21,643 messages, totalling 960,479 words, passed through our system. ASSISTANCE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. Full and friendly co-operation exists as between ourselves and the Federal services associated with the Departments of Customs and Excise, Immigration, Transport, Pensions, National Health, Indian Affairs, Mines and Resources, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, National Defence, National War and Selective Service, Soldier Settlement, Radio Branch, and others. ASSISTANCE TO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. "A" Division, Vancouver Island (Inspector R. Owens).—"We were called upon to undertake a great many investigations for, and in connection with, the various Departments of Provincial Government, and I would particularly refer to the Departments of the Provincial Secretary (Social Services), Agriculture, Forests, the Provincial Game Commission, and to the office of the Provincial Fire Marshal. Much time, too, was devoted to providing escorts, guards, etc., for official and other public functions." " B " Division, South-eastern British Columbia (Inspector R. Harvey).—" We submitted reports on fires connected with buildings and automobiles to the Provincial Fire Marshal and carried out such investigations as were necessary. " A number of cases were investigated and reported upon for the Inspector of Municipalities, and in some it was necessary to arrange for the renting and the sale or care of property and chattels—duties which entail a very considerable amount of work. " At the commencement of the fiscal year, the Motor Branch was segregated from the Provincial Police and became a separate branch. However, at all points where our Constables had been collecting revenue under the ' Motor-vehicle Act,' they continued to assist the new branch by carrying on in the collection of revenue, checking of licences, and in the examination of drivers' licences, etc. ■rt 0) S> 3 o o fi ni > '3 J4 o &. <1> 5B fi 0) <u fe! REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 11 " Besides the usual stock-brands inspections and the inspection of slaughter-houses, we are being increasingly called upon to deal with the movement of cattle and horses by truck and rail. We also assist at most country stock sales." "C" Division, Central British Columbia (Inspector E. Gammon).—"Assistance was rendered various Departments of the Provincial Government service and their branches, particularly the Department of the Provincial Secretary (Social Welfare), the Department of Agriculture, the Forestry Service, the Game Commission, and others." "D" Division, Northern British Columbia (Inspector H. H. Mansell).—"During the year past very considerable assistance was rendered the Provincial Government, particularly the Board of Health in connection with the suppression of venereal disease. Aid also was freely given to the Department of the Provincial Secretary in connection with social welfare, old-age pensions, child welfare, mental hospitals, to the Department of Finance, Official Administrators, Coroners, and others." " E " Division, Lower Mainland (Deputy Commissioner J. Shirras).—" Under this heading it is quite safe to say that nearly every Department of the Provincial Government was given some measure of assistance and co-operation during the year. A great deal of work was done for such Departments as that of the Provincial Secretary, the Finance Department, and our own Department of the Attorney-General. Various Departmental branches were assisted greatly, such as the Liquor Control Board, the Fire Marshal's Office, Child Welfare, Old-age Pensions, Game Commission, etc. Our radio system contributed greatly to the speedy handling of many investigations carried out for them." Fort George Subdivision (Sergeant G. H. Clark, M.c).—"As in previous years the Game Commission leads all others of the Province with whom we deal officially. The fullest co-operation exists between us. " We were called upon to undertake investigations, enforcement, and prosecutions for various Provincial Government Departments and branches. These included the Provincial Secretary's Department—destitute, poor, and sick; juveniles, desertions, dispositions of estates; the Fire Marshal's Office—investigations, prosecutions, and fire reports; the Forest Branch—prosecutions and miscellaneous co-operation; Department of Agriculture—co-operation with local District Agriculturists; Provincial Board of Health—sanitary inspections, V.D. Control, etc.; Official Administrator— collection, disposition of effects, etc.; Motor-vehicle Branch—enforcement of the Act and collection of revenue." Peace River Subdivision (Sub-Inspector G. J. Duncan).—"Throughout the year general assistance was extended to the Health and Game departments. Many investigations were carried out for the Department of Agriculture, and investigations and inspections for the office of the Provincial Fire Marshal. In addition, the Department of Lands, the Department of the Provincial Secretary, the Bureau of Economics and Statistics, and others called for and received the benefit of our facilities." ASSISTANCE TO OTHER FORCES. It is with great pleasure that attention is again directed to the happy relationship Which exists between other agencies devoted to law enforcement and ourselves. For seventy years now there has been something rather more than a professional friendship with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police—and a not unlike spirit of camaraderie can be observed in respect to the city forces of Victoria, Vancouver, and other municipal bodies; the Investigation Departments of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways; and the Provincial Game Commission. Also to be mentioned are our friendly contacts with the Canadian Navy, Army, and Air Force, and with the Navy and Coast Guard and Federal, State, county, and municipal policing authorities of the United States. T 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT. Inspector R. Peachey, M.C., in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, reports:— " The records of the Criminal Investigation Department show that during the year some 10,233 cases were prosecuted in Provincial Police Courts. This is an increase of 244 over the previous twelve months. These figures include all types of offences—criminal, Provincial and Federal Statutes violations, and infractions of municipal by-laws. Of the cases prosecuted, 9,586 resulted in convictions, almost 94 per cent. With the closing of so many war industries and large numbers of men being released at the cessation of hostilities in the European theatre (May 8th) and in the eastern theatre (August 16th), it was forecast that we would witness a wave of crime throughout the country: something not evident so far as we were concerned. " Omitting offences against Provincial and Federal Statutes and municipal by-laws, our records indicate that we received 5,141 complaints of offences against the Criminal Code of Canada as against 4,782 in 1944. A few more perhaps, but this may fairly be attributed to an increase in the population of British Columbia. These 5,141 complaints resulted in 3,437 prosecutions, and almost the entire difference as between the number of ' complaints received ' and ' charges entered ' is to be found in the ' theft' and ' breaking and entering ' classes of crime. Many of these complaints are cleared up when on one of his excursions the offender finally leaves evidence sufficient to enable identification. Unfortunately, with evidence in one case only, many other offences committed by the same person appear on our records as unsolved. " Analysing the statistics as a whole, we find that complaints of theft increased by 183, and complaints of breaking and entering by 76. Other types of crime which show slight increases are robbery with violence, obtaining money by false pretences, uttering forged documents, and damage to property. The most noticeable decrease is in the ' disorderly house' class where premises were being operated for the purpose of gambling. In 1944 there were 287 prosecutions for being keepers or inmates of such houses, while in 1945 the figure dropped to 151. " Of seven murders committed in territory policed by ourselves, six were dealt with by the Courts. One, at Port Alberni, proved to be a murder and suicide. In two others the accused were found insane and ordered to be held at the pleasure of the Lieutenant-Governor. Of the remaining four, one accused was sentenced to be hanged, one was found guilty of manslaughter, one was found not guilty, and in one case we were unable to obtain any clues leading to the identity of the murderer. This latter concerned Kitty Moen at Prince Rupert and is dealt with later in this report. " With the total capitulation of the enemy on both fronts, the special assistance which we had become accustomed to render to the Navy, Army, and Air Force was not so much in demand. There were, however, many requests for inquiries under the ' National Resources Mobilization Act,' and also innumerable inquiries from the services regarding application for discharge or for special leave oh compassionate grounds. " When V-E Day arrived, this Province was fortunate in its freedom from any disturbances or even wild demonstrations. Other places were not so fortunate, and when V-J Day approached, their experiences prompted local authority to make preparations for any emergency which might arise. At the instance of Captain Donald, R.C.N., Naval Officer in Charge at Esquimalt Dockyard, a meeting (to which all the Chiefs of Police of the surrounding municipalities and ourselves were invited) was held a few days prior to August 16th. Also attending were representatives from the Naval Shore Patrol, Army Provost Corps, and R.C.A.F. Service Police, and I have no hesitation in reporting that our preparations and the co-ordination arranged between all services prevented what might easily have resolved into a serious situation. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU. SCIENCE AIDS THE MODERN POLICE OFFICER. Mr. T, W. McConnell Davis, senior analyst of the Department of Mines laboratory, is shown at the spectroscope as he analyses the metallic composition of an exhibit. Testing the alcoholic content of fluid. rO P M rZ o l-H < O l-H Eh <n H fe; HH J a 3 rQ 0) o •S 3 S M rj cfi « bo ^h fi rX be v ft •rt X % <" o . -M HH e >> a; X! ° a OQ Q> ■r- +J g g '■§ s * -g '■a-s o H REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 13 Although celebrations naturally occurred in other Provincial centres and thousands upon thousands of people poured into the streets, there was no untoward incident. " In October we were invited to attend an afternoon meeting of law enforcement officers at Bellingham sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. On your instructions the Deputy Commissioner and I proceeded to Bellingham and met many law enforcement officers of the North-west, contacts which we felt to be quite valuable. Very close and friendly relations exist between the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and ourselves, and I am grateful for the many opportunities afforded members of this Branch to attend lectures and meetings initiated by the F.B.I. The Criminal Investigation Department also enjoys the fullest co-operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the various city and municipal police departments with whom we deal. " From time to time members of the Branch assisted all divisions and subdivisions. Sergeants C. Ledoux and J. A. Young and Corporal J. C. Sweeney made journeys to different points in the Province and were of great service in such cases as the murder at Prince Rupert and a loss of valuable securities in the same city. Sergeants Young and Ledoux also assisted Port Alberni Detachment in a series of theft and safe robberies. In one case sufficient evidence to connect the actual breaking and entering could not be obtained; however, two men were successfully charged with conspiring to commit an indictable offence—one was sentenced to two and one-half years and the other to two years in the penitentiary. Sergeant Ledoux prepared the case for presentation at the preliminary hearing and conducted the entire prosecution. Incidentally, in the numerous cases in which members of the Criminal Investigation Department participated, all ranks were found to be most co-operative. " Scientific Examinations. " Mr. G. C. B. Cave, Chief Analyst, Department of Mines, and his staff have worked with us in no less than forty different cases. Many and various are the exhibits submitted for analytical and microscopic examinations—fibres, glass, clothing for stains or dust, etc. In a Saanich case the laboratory worked for nearly a month on exhibits sent in by the municipal police, and in a safe robbery at Port Alberni a conviction was obtained through the identification of dust in the clothing of a suspect. It compared with material used as ballast in the safe. " There were a number of cases in which firearms identification played the principal role, and Sergeant J. A. Young of the Criminal Investigation staff had ample opportunity to demonstrate his ability in this branch of criminal investigation. Sergeant Ledoux chemically restored and photographed numbers erased from an automatic pistol by filing and, also by means of chemicals, restored the original writing on an invoice and a National Registration Certificate on both of which the writing had been either completely erased or altered. " Registration of Firearms. " By Order in Council P.C. 5972, dated September 14th, 1945, registration of rifles and shotguns was revoked. It had been expected that this registration would continue, and many organizations, such as service clubs, Fish and Game Associations, expressed themselves as favouring the permanent continuation of this form of control. " The registration of small arms is continued under the provisions of the Criminal Code, and a quinquennial registration of this type of weapon became due in the year 1944; however, preoccupation with the war necessitated postponement until March 1st, 1945. Some concern was felt at the small percentage of reregistrations coming in— about 50 per cent, of those previously registered—and constitutes a problem which still confronts every police authority in Canada. Through the co-operation of the press T 14 BRITISH COLUMBIA. and moving-picture theatres we were able to obtain extensive publicity, and while for a time this form of approach had some effect, it does not seem to have brought about any real difference in the situation. Service personnel returning from overseas brought large numbers of war souvenirs, and this presented another problem in connection with small arms: it was difficult to convince them that they must register these weapons, particularly as many of them had been brought into the country contrary to military orders. " Juvenile Delinquency. " The juvenile question continues to engage the attention of all those charged with law enforcement. In 1945 I find that there were 1,086 juveniles charged with various offences—a decided increase over 1944. While this is a serious state of affairs, it must not be forgotten that there has been a tremendous growth in population which, in the nature of things, would account for what at first sight appears to be an unusually sudden increase in juvenile dereliction. However, from my own observations and a study of the records, I feel justified in stating that while there were many cases in which juveniles were involved, the problem does not seem to be quite so serious as we are led to believe, and that interest in this subject, taken by both public and police, is not without effect. " Complaints, Missing Persons, Inquests, etc. " Of the more general classes of duties which the British" Columbia Provincial Police is called upon to perform, our records show that 35,821 complaints of all types were received and attended to. This is an increase of 2,725 over the previous year. A total of 169,074 patrols were made attending such complaints, investigating offences, and on general preventive police duty; 1,046 inquiries were made for missing persons; 559 inquests were attended; and 600 mentally ill patients were taken to hospital. " Accidents. " Fatal accidents investigated by our Police numbered 406. Drowning accounted for 135; automobiles, 57; logging, 55. Of the remainder, 25 persons lost their lives in fires, while an additional 6 died as the result of severe burns. Aeroplane accidents caused the death of 19 persons, and 22 were killed as a result of being struck by trains. Firearms occasioned the deaths of 12 persons. All figures, including automobiles, are for accidents which occurred in unorganized territory and in cities and municipalities policed by the British Columbia Provincial Police. " Finger-print and Photograph Section. " From January 1st to December 31st, 1945, Assistant Supervisor A. G. Carmichael, Finger-print Section, reports that 2,669 finger-print forms were received for classification and filing. Of these, 872 were identified as persons with criminal records and previously registered. Seven hundred and one sets of civilian finger-prints were received at the Section for classification and search. Applicants for entry into the United States supplied 533 sets (six were identified with criminal records), while applicants for enlistment in our own Force and as prison guards provided the remaining 168. The Finger-print Section furnished 2,927 sets of finger-prints (with complete previous criminal records as known to us) to the following: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 1,379; Vancouver City Police, 514; Calgary City Police, 514; New Westminster City Police, 514; F.B.I., Washington, D.C, 6. The total number of persons with criminal records registered at the Section at the end of 1945 is 31,053. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 15 " Photographs. " During the year we printed 12,169 photographs of convicted persons and 1,742 photographs of various subjects, including enlargements. For this work it was necessary to make 381 new negatives. The Motor-vehicle Licence Branch was supplied with 720 prints and 42 negatives in connection with their statistical work on accidents. Pictures were also made for Court use; for the Provincial Analyst; for Mr. H. B. McLean, examiner of questioned documents; for the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian. Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force; and also for our own Modus Operandi Section. " A new camera for photographing prisoners has been installed at Oakalla Prison Farm. This instrument, designed and constructed by members of the Criminal Investigation Department staff, takes full face, a side view, and a full-length picture all on the same negative and from one fixed position. To effect this, the subject is moved back a few feet to a marked position, from which point a novel lighting system provides the correct amount of light for each pose. The advantage of having a prisoner's picture exactly as he appears on the street is obvious to all law enforcement officials, and that such a picture with views of the face can be taken, mechanically, by any one, even though unskilled in photography, would seem to be a valuable innovation in this aspect of criminal identification. " Exhibits. " Sixty articles of different kinds were sent in to the Finger-print Section for examination. Some proved to be of no value for identification purposes, but on others prints were found and identified as belonging to the complainants or persons in their employ. In this connection it might be mentioned that in ten instances all those associated with certain offences were identified and subsequently convicted." Outstanding Cases. Kitty Moen (Murder of).—This person was found stabbed to death on April 15th, 1945, in her house on Comox Avenue, Prince Rupert. She lived alone and the first indication of anything wrong was the fact that for two days neighbours had noticed her newspapers had not been taken in. Blinds, too, remained down and there was an unusual atmosphere of desertion surrounding the premises. Despite exhaustive inquiries among the neighbours, no one could be found who had seen anybody enter or leave the house. Every possible source of information was followed up without uncovering a " lead " of any description, nor was it possible to establish a motive for the crime. Moreover, in view of the peculiar coincidence of the deceased woman's sister, Esther Killas, having been murdered on the same street seventeen years previously almost to the day, the family history also was thoroughly inquired into. At this writing the case, as does that of her sister, remains unsolved. Rex vs. Moise Rousseau (Rape).—While this case commenced on December 11th, 1944, when it was reported to the British Columbia Provincial Police Detachment at Port Alberni that a little girl, just under 4 years of age, had been found crying and saying she was lost, the information leading to its successful conclusion was not received until January 4th, 1945. The Police immediately responded and, led by the informant, found the child very cold and shivering from exposure. She had neither shoes on nor hat and her overalls were tangled round her feet. The only information that could be obtained from the girl was that a man had stopped her and, saying he would buy some candy and a tricycle if she would go with him, took her to the spot where she was eventually found. Medical examination disclosed sexual intercourse. Our first " lead " came January 4th, 1945, following receipt of a letter from the Chief Constable, Geraldton, Ont., advising the escape of Rousseau, believed to be in T 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Port Alberni, while en route to Port Arthur for trial on a charge of indecently assaulting a 4-year-old girl. We were also informed that his criminal record disclosed two previous convictions for a like offence. On the Chief Constable's request, this man was arrested and immediately became suspect in the rape case then under investigation. An opportunity was afforded the little girl to see him in circumstances exactly similar to those when she was first accosted, and she immediately recognized him as her assailant. Further exhaustive investigation produced additional corroborative evidence, which included exhibits of woollen fibres picked off the clothing of the accused and corresponding to material in the child's dress. At first Rousseau stoutly denied any knowledge of the events and endeavoured to set up an alibi; however, after hearing the evidence presented at his preliminary hearing, he elected speedy trial, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Rex vs. Harry Gill and Gordon Rorison (Rape).—The victim in this case was a girl 13 years of age. Having attended a dance at H.M.C.S. " Discovery " and while waiting for a street-car to take her to her home at Marpole, she was forced into a car by the two accused, who compelled her to have sexual intercourse with them. At its commencement this investigation was difficult, as the girl knew neither of her assailants and could give but very meagre descriptions of them. However, by dint of persistent investigation on the part of Corporal J. C. Watt, in charge of the Richmond Municipal Detachment, and the men under him, particularly Constable J. C. White, suspicion led to the two accused, who eventually confessed. Charged with rape, they pleaded guilty to a count of unlawful carnal knowledge, and were sentenced to three years in the British Columbia penitentiary. This account, necessarily brief, does not do full justice to the amount of work that went into this investigation. Rex vs. Braithwaite et al. (Illegal Operations).—In the early part of March, 1945, the local doctor at Ashcroft telephoned the Police office and requested use of a Police car to take a patient, seriously ill, to the hospital. Sergeant J. W. Hooker, then in charge of the district, thought this a strange request and suggested that Police cars were not ordinarily used as ambulances to take private patients to hospital. The doctor explained that he usually made use of his own car, then under repair, adding it was impossible for him to secure other transportation. On this the Sergeant agreed, and the patient, a woman, was duly transported to the hospital. Nothing more was thought of the incident until one day when a lady stopped him to inquire about a friend who had been removed to hospital and who turned out to be the woman already referred to. Sergeant Hooker gave her such information as he had, whereupon the lady explained she was aware of her friend's trouble—the after-effects of an illegal operation performed in Vancouver. This information started an investigation which uncovered an extensive " ring " practising illegal operations. Ultimately, sufficient evidence was obtained to enable charges being laid against eight persons, and in respect thereto great credit is due Sergeant Hooker for the energy with which he conducted his inquiries. Mention also should be made of the Vancouver City Police officers who co-operated in obtaining the evidence necessary to deal with those whose offences had their genesis within that city. Rex vs. Harold Wesley Stewart and Wesley A. Johnson (Breaking and Entering and Theft).—A warehouse at Annable, near Trail, B.C., was broken into early in August and household goods to the approximate value of $5,000 were stolen therefrom. The month following, Constable G. W. Anderson learned that one Wesley A. Johnson had attempted to sell a washing-machine. As Johnson was serving a sentence for a crime committed at Kelowna, his wife was interviewed. This resulted in the subsequent recovery of a number of electrical appliances, all identified as stolen from the warehouse. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 17 Interviewed at the Provincial gaol, Johnson, who had informed his wife the goods had been purchased at a sale, denied all knowledge of the crime. In the meantime suspicion had fallen on one Harold Wesley Stewart, who left his employment at Trail about the time of the warehouse theft. He had been well provided with money and had gone to Merritt, B.C., later moving on to Powell River. Suspicion was sufficiently strong to justify a search warrant being taken in respect to his Powell River domicile, and a number of articles, corresponding to those stolen from the warehouse, were recovered therefrom. Stewart's estranged wife, interviewed at Vancouver, also produced additional articles sent to her from Trail. These, too, proved to have been stolen, and as the investigation proceeded, more goods were recovered at various points where they had been left for storage. As a culmination to several months' persevering investigation, both Stewart and Johnson were convicted in County Court at Trail before His Honour Judge H. W. Colgan. Johnson, who had a long criminal record, was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment, and Stewart, in consideration for his assistance in recovering part of the stolen property, eight months. Rex vs. Nick Podovinikoff (Damage to Property by Night).—In the early morning of July 29th, 1945, Peter N. Markin, of Slocan Park, B.C., complained to our Nelson Detachment that on being awakened early that morning he had found his Ford tudor car on fire but, with the help of his wife, managed to put it out. He told the Police of returning early the previous evening, parking the car near his house, and that both his wife and two sons had painted the body with blue paint. A careful examination was made, but there was no sign of the paint having been smeared, and some footprints found near the scene were too indistinct to be of any value. However, one Nick Podovinikoff was mentioned as a suspect, and the following day he was arrested at Castlegar. Traces of blue paint were found on his hands, trousers, and shirt, and his shoes were similar to the footprints found near the burned car. On August 7th the accused appeared before William Irvine, Stipendiary Magistrate at Nelson, on a charge of unlawfully and wilfully setting fire to and damaging Peter N. Markin's automobile by night. He was committed for trial, and before His Honour Judge W. A. Nisbet, County Court, Nelson, he elected speedy trial and pleaded guilty. In extenuation, he told the Court he was so drunk that he did not know what he was doing. However, this story was disbelieved, and in imposing a sentence of two years in the penitentiary, His Honour took his previous criminal record into consideration. Doukhobors as a rule are not inclined to co-operate with law enforcement officials, but this case was rather unusual in that it was through the co-operation of the complainant and other Doukhobors that the case was brought to a successful conclusion. Charles Leroy Bechtel, Deceased.—On the afternoon of Friday, August 17th, 1945, Frank Biddlecombe complained to our Kimberley Detachment that one Charles L. Bechtel, residing about 22 miles north-east of Kimberley, had threatened him with an axe and accused him of stealing his property. He believed the man to be dangerously insane. The following day the Police visited Bechtel's farm and found him barricaded in his cabin. After conversation through an open window, it was quite evident that he was suffering from hallucinations. Further, he refused to open the door and informed the Police he had a gun and would use it. It was decided to employ tear gas, and on the 21st, after an unsuccessful attempt to get him out of the barricaded cabin, a tear gas projectile was thrown in, but Bechtel, carrying a rifle, managed to escape through the door into the surrounding bush where an unsuccessful search was made for him until dark. Early the following morning, with Police reinforcements from Cranbrook, the search resumed, and Bechtel was found in his barn, a building about 15 feet square, T 18 BRITISH COLUMBIA. made of heavy logs with only a door and small window which made it quite dark inside. He was waiting for them, and tear gas thrown into the barn immediately drew two shots, one of which narrowly missed Sergeant W. J. McKay. More tear gas was discharged, and after the smoke cleared away, the Police were preparing to rush the building when Bechtel fired through the window, striking Corporal F. Slater in the left side, hitting and discharging his revolver, which back-fired, causing a dirty ragged wound about 2 inches in diameter. To effect the retreat of the injured man, several shots were fired into the barn as Slater was assisted to a car and driven to Kimberley Hospital. A guard was placed, and about noon the following day Bechtel came out of the barn unarmed and was taken into custody. Found to be suffering from a gunshot wound above the left hip, he was taken to Kimberley Hospital, where, owing to his weakened condition and complications resulting from the wound, he died next morning. Corporal Slater was in hospital some days, but early treatment hastened his eventual recovery. At the Coroner's inquest the jury absolved the Police from all blame in their hazardous duty of effecting the lawful arrest of a person mentally ill and dangerous to be at large. MOTOR-VEHICLE BRANCH. By the provisions of the " Motor-vehicle Act Amendment Act, 1945," our Motor- vehicle Branch became a separate Branch of the Department of the Attorney-General as at May 1st, 1945, and the details of its administration no longer form a part of this report; however, as enforcement remains a Police function, it may be mentioned that we undertook 1,371 prosecutions and obtained 1351 convictions for various derelictions connected with motor-vehicle traffic. We also obtained 191 convictions out of 193 prosecutions under the " Motor Carrier Act." With the separation of the motor-vehicle administration from that of the Police, the new organization very naturally required to take with it all those highly specialized members of the Force—enforcement sections omitted—hitherto associated with motor- vehicle legislation. This meant that many officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who for over twenty years had performed yeoman clerical service would be lost to us; however, old ties were strong, and the former camaraderie, which means so much to efficiency, continues undiminished and unimpaired, a desideratum in no small part due to the sound professional abilities of Messrs. George A. Hood and J. P. M. Hannah, for many years respectively Inspector and Sub-Inspector of Provincial Police and now Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of the Motor-vehicle Branch. HIGHWAY PATROL. Members of the Force whose principal duties are the enforcement of legislation relating to the control of traffic made 213,689 check-ups, an increase of 49,408 or 30 per cent, against 1944, and investigated 303 motor-vehicle accidents this year. In doing so they travelled 149,714 miles. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 19 The type of check-ups made and the number of same according to division was as follows:— "A" Division. " B " Division. "O" Division. " E " . Division. Total. Motor-vehicle licences 9,377 167 450 2,047 9,377 1,920 9,377 1,028 309 3,904 1,733 9,377 2,515 1,938 1,771 3,237 32 155 902 3,167 884 3,237 295 798 1,129 503 3,237 2,855 386 545 2,107 46 208 860 2,107 762 2,107 1,947 452 885 819 809 487 812 824 6,446 14 611 1,936 6,446 360 6,446 415 579 346 211 3,164 1,846 1,377 1,608 21,167 259 1,424 5,745 21,097 Operation of motor-vehicles 3,226 21,167 3,685 2,138 Warning signals 6,264 3,266 16,587 Miscellaneous regulations 7,703 4,513 4,748 Totals 145,290 21,362 15,232 31,805 213,689 GENERAL. In the Annual Report for 1939 there was a brief reference to the commencement of World War II. Now, with equal brevity, it is possible to mention its victorious conclusion and draw attention to the fact that Provincial Policemen were intimately concerned with every activity associated with the requirements of internal defence. RETIREMENTS. Having reached the statutory age-limit, Inspectors John Macdonald and Charles G. Barber retired on pension. In the course of long and honourable service in all parts of the Province, and in the execution of their varied and important duties, neither officer spared himself; in fact, their energy and singleness of purpose in the exercise of wide responsibility will, I am sure, long remain a pattern and example for their successors. CONCLUSION. In conclusion may I again avail myself of the opportunity of thanking you for your continued personal interest in our welfare. I should also like to thank the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. John Shirras, the Inspectors and all those non-commissioned officers and men, and members of the office staffs, whose understanding, hard work, and loyalty have done so much towards cementing the friendly relationship—evinced by many letters of appreciation—which exist between the people of this Province and ourselves. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Commissioner of Provincial Police. T 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA. 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CO 3 s e 80 g 0 a >. pq *rt .S1 'c 1 D 1 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 27 APPENDIX II. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT DUTY ANALYSIS, JANUARY 1ST TO DECEMBER 31st, 1945. Investigations. "A" Division. "C" Division. "B" Division. "D" Division. "E" Division. Fort George Subdivision. Peace River Subdivision. Total. 345 11,552 28 122 26 12 1 34 78 165 20 3 49,768 1 11 34 192 2 2 39 2 3 61 4,374 2 90 1 11 36 65 118 2 22,985 1 12 39 123 68 13 61 27 4,548 7 47 2 8 21 99 53 1 33,696 2 2 46 160 4 153 139 9 4,124 5 23 1 1 5 77 132 1 11,400 1 2 1 55 6 3 11 6 8 9,126 49 168 2 145 5 50 212 536 9 1 43,257 3 461 1,876 1,140 60 22 1,356 1 3 2 2 7 19 18 1 3,975 2 2 11 28 5 741 6 27 1 2 6 9 24 3,993 5 8 142 2 4 31 472 Complaints investigated 35,821 98 480 34 Industrial School, Boys' Industrial School, Girls' 181 6 159 559 1,046 30 8 169,074 7 37 Insane escorts 600 2,576 12 Provincial Secretary's Department 5 1,407 169 Miscellaneous 161 Totals 62,440 28,062 39,015 15,863 57,108 5,454 5,000 212,942 T 28 BRITISH COLUMBIA. APPENDIX III. COMMENDATIONS. The undermentioned non-commissioned officers and men were commended in General Orders for special services performed during 1945:— Date of Regt. General No. Rank and Name. Order. 891. Constable Innes, R. J 17-1-45 963. Constable Cofield, R. J 17-1-45 709. Constable Gibault, J. G 15-2-45 126. Sergeant Service, S 19-3-45* 524. Sergeant Young, J. A ( 19-3-45* ) 15-6-45 646. Constable Carlson, T. 19-3-45* 528. Constable Hutchison, P. R 19-3-45* 822. Constable Mann, H. 19-3-45* 964. Constable Youngberg, G. E 13-4-45 897. Constable Curie, W. G , 13-4-45 559. Constable Heatley, G. D 15-5-45 580. Constable Moore, T. 1 1 15-5-45 911. Constable Weeks, G. D 15-5-45 716. Constable Munkley, B. E 15-5-45 186. Sergeant Clark, G. H., M.c 15-6-45 205. Constable McKenney, H. L 15-6-45 699. Constable Shepherd, J. 15-6-45 616. Constable Matheson, M. 15-6-45 918. Constable Redhead, G. 17-7-45 388. Sergeant Hooker, J. W 18-9-45 542. Constable Kelsberg, P. 18-9-45 415. Skipper Winegarden, N. J 18-9-45 999. Engineer Milne, I 18-9-45 430. Sergeant Woods-Johnson, F. B 18-9-45 662. Constable Saunders, F. G 18-9-45 586. Constable Nelson, F. E 18-9-45 695. Constable Sutherland, A. J 18-9-45* 853. Constable Cummins, J. N 18-9-45 721. Constable Duncan, A. 18-9-45 947. Constable Gibbon, A. E 18-9-45 1020. Constable Regan, F. X. J 18-9-45 412. Constable Hayward, R. H. P 17-10-45 954. Constable Tateson, J. 17-10-45 931. Constable Gibbon, N. D 17-10-45 769. Constable Irving, W. B 17-10-45 1002. Constable Cline, G. R 17-10-45 1018. Constable Cowgill, J. ( 17-10-45 ] 19-12-45 509. Constable Emsley, G. J 21-11-45* 909. Constable Smith, L. G 21-11-45* 873. Constable Brue, T. , 19-12-45 959. Constable Turtle, E. M. C 19-12-45 1024. Constable Zorn, A. E 19-12-45 557. Constable Murdoch, J. W 19-12-45 440. Sergeant Halerow, D 19-12-45 419. Constable Cartmell, H. 19-12-45 * Awarded grant from Reward Fund. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 29 APPENDIX IV. BRITISH COLUMBIA POLICE. Nominal Roll as at December 31st, 1945 (Midnight). Headquarters. Commissioner—T. W. S. Parsons, O.B.E., O.st.J., Victoria. Deputy Commissioner—J. Shirras, Vancouver. Commissioner's Office— Reet. No. Inspector Clark, C, Victoria Asst. Chief Clerk Patterson, E., Victoria 134 Miss P. S. Byrom (steno.), Victoria. Radio Branch— Radio Supvr. Conlan, W. F., Victoria 493 Sr. Radio Opr. Weld, B. C, Victoria 495 1/Radio Opr. Hicks, J. M., Victoria.- 588 Criminal Investigation Department— Inspector Peachey, R., M.C, Victoria Sergt. Ledoux, C, Victoria 253 Sergt. Young, J. A., Victoria 524 Corpl. Butler, W. J., A.F.C., Victoria 417 Corpl. Sweeney, J. C, Victoria 490 Miss D. P. Neate (steno.), Victoria ... Miss T. M. Vye (steno.), Victoria Miss M. R. Smith (steno.), Victoria .. Miss G. A. Etheridge (steno.), Victoria Miss F. G. Campbell (steno.), Victoria Mrs. V. E. Davidson (steno.), Victoria Miss M. Ashby (steno.), Victoria C.I.D.—Finger-print Bureau— Asst. F.P. Supvr. Carmichael, A. G., Victoria . - 341 Sr. F.P. Opr. Edwards, J. W., Vancouver 338 1/Cst. Pearson, G. S., Victoria 579 Miss D. Lancaster (steno.), Victoria C.I.D.—Firearms Registration Bureau— Sr. Clerk Grimshaw, F., Victoria 445 Miss M. E. Brinn (steno.), Victoria... Miss J. R. Robson (steno.), Victoria Miss M. D. Rogerson (steno.), Victoria Regt. No. Vic- 78 C.I.D.—Firearms Registration Bureau—Continued. Miss J. E. M. Strellett (steno.), toria Civil Defence— Inspector Moodie, S. F. M., Vancouver Sergt. Cline, S., Vancouver ... , Sergt. Baker, T. R., Vancouver 135 Sergt. Hughes, H. P., Vancouver 225 Miss M. G. Haskell (steno.), Vancouver Miss J. M. A. Smith (steno.), Victoria Accounts Branch— Paymaster Moses, D. D., Victoria .... 647 Sr. Clerk Embleton, C. V., Victoria 327 1/Clerk Campbell, C. C, Victoria...... 812 1/Clerk Excell, L. B., Victoria 876 3/Clerk Allen, E. E., Victoria 1026 Miss J. N. Smith (steno.), Victoria Miss E. M. Butler (steno.), Victoria Miss D. L. Holmes (steno.), Victoria Quartermaster's Stores— 1/Clerk Forbes, A. C, Victoria 629 1/Clerk Kirkpatrick, D. C, Victoria 710 Ordnance Branch— Armourer Marshall, R., Victoria 651 Transport Branch— Chief Mech. Supvr. McNaught, J. F., Victoria 409 Mech. Jaffray, W. A., Victoria 583 Mrs. E. Mcintosh (steno.), Victoria Mrs. M. Johnson (steno.), Victoria... Police Training-school— Inspector Mackenzie, C. K., Victoria 1/Cst. McVie, W., M.M., O.st.g., Victoria 815 T 30 BRITISH COLUMBIA. "A" Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector R. Owens, Victoria. Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Kennelly, T., Victoria. Stenographer—Mrs. W. E. Overy, Victoria. Motor Traffic Detail— R<«t. No. 1/Cst. Lockie, J., Victoria 658 1/Cst. Ring, R., Nanaimo 665 Victoria District— Sergt. Jacklin, C. C, Victoria 265 Corpl. Backler, L., Victoria 470 1/Cst. Daubeny, H. C. C, Victoria.... 437 1/Cst. Smyth, H., Victoria 578 1/Cst. Fiander, N. J., Victoria 717 1/Cst. Gregory, J. F., Victoria 772 1/Cst. Dryden, C. S., Victoria 779 1/Cst. Bruce, W. A., Victoria 787 3/Cst. Shepherd, D. W. G., Victoria 1025 3/Skpr. Lockwood, E. W., Ganges 492 1/Cst. Dillabough, A. J., Ganges 558 1/Cst. Gibault, J. G., Sidney 709 1/Cst. Sinclair, R. W., Sidney 838 1/Cst. Quinn, A. W., Sooke 793 Duncan District— Corpl. Henry, J. A., Duncan 414 1/Cst. Parsley, H., Duncan 613 1/Cst. Sarsiat, E. G., Duncan 697 1/Cst. McNamara, J. K., Duncan. 806 1/Cst. Holm, E., Chemainus 573 1/Cst. Clunk, F. J., Chemainus 852 1/Cst. Grant, A., Cowichan Lake 251 1/Cst. Ross, R., Shawnigan Lake 515 1/Cst. Todd, J. W., Youbou 727 Nanaimo District— Sub-Inspector Russell, J., Nanaimo . Corpl. Howe, J., Nanaimo 365 1/Cst. Martin, M., Nanaimo 282 1/Cst. Wellens, A. S., Nanaimo 385 1/Cst. Vickers, A. E., 605 1/Cst. Colquhoun, D., Nanaimo 637 1/Cst. Stewart, T. A., Nanaimo 639 1/Cst. Healey, W. L., Nanaimo 609 1/Cst. Avis, F. D., Nanaimo 859 1/Cst. Van Meer, A. N., Nanaimo..... 870 1/Cst. Weeks, G. D., Nanaimo 911 2/Cst. Brassard, G. M., Nanaimo...... 927 1/Cst. Taylor, A. H., Ladysmith 530 1/Cst. Cunningham, A. B., Ladysmith 830 1/Cst. Clay, L. W., Qualicum 669 Courtenay District— Sergt. Hatcher, W. J., Courtenay. 210 1/Cst. Matheson, M., Courtenay 616 Courtenay District—Continued. Regt- No- 1/Cst. Figueiredo, C. T. J., Courtenay : 777 1/Cst. Corson, E., Courtenay........ 858 1/Radio Opr. Patrick, H. C, Courtenay 880 1/Cst. Cawdell, F. L., Courtenay 895 2/Cst. Ehly, J. M., Courtenay 860 1/Cst. Ennals, C. E., Cumberland..... 885 Corpl. Davidson, W. H., Alert Bay... 403 Spec. Cst. Vivian, S. A. C, Alert Bay... Spec. Cst. Harris, C. E. E., Alert Bay 1/Cst. MacAlpine, M. N., Campbell River 533 1/Radio Opr. Ward, J., Campbell River 847 1/Cst. Morrison, W. R., Campbell River 894 3/Cst. McDonald, J. F., Campbell River 984 1/Cst. Bell, E. W., Port Alice 798 1/Radio Opr. Muskett, A. H., Port Alice 807 West Coast District— Sergt. Service, S., Port Alberni 126 Corpl. Knox, J. A., Port Alberni 500 1/Cst. Green, J. M., M.B.E., Port Alberni 321 1/Cst. Hutchison, P. R., Port Alberni 528 1/Cst. Currie, W. J., Port Alberni... 635 1/Cst. Mann, H., Port Alberni 822 3/Skpr. Bond, V. J., P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni 458 1/Cst. Trant, W. F. C, P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni 622 2/Cst. Domay, E. C, P.M.L. 8, Port Alberni 933 2/Cst. Abrahamson, F. C, Port Alberni 949 3/Radio Opr. Hammer, E. L., Port Alberni 1008 1/Cst. Shepherd, J., Alberni 699 1/Cst. Deans, W. W., Alberni 732 1/Cst. Redhead, G., Ucluelet 918 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 31 " B " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector R. Harvey, Nelson. Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Smith, J. L., Nelson, Regt. No. 439. Divisional Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Kidd, E. G., Nelson, Regt. No. 538. Stenographer—Miss P. R. Ryan, Nelson. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt. No. Asst. Mech. Supvr. Lock, J. G. M., Nelson 453 Asst. Mech. Supvr. Scales, T., Nelson 600 1/Cst. Elphick, N. H., Nelson 735 1/Cst. Atchison, C. H., Penticton ..... 819 Boundary District— Sergt. Halcrow, D., Penticton 440 Corpl. Murray, W. C, Penticton 424 1/Cst. Georgeson, D. C, Penticton ... 632 1/Radio Opr. Fleet, W. G., Penticton 660 1/Cst. Neff, D. G., Penticton 666 1/Cst. McKim, S. A., Penticton 726 3/Cst. Attree, K. A., Penticton 985 Spec. Cst. Green, R. H., Penticton..... 1/Cst. Stewart, W. B., Keremeos 39 1/Cst. Nelson, F. E., Oliver 586 Spec. Cst. Clayton, R. M., Oliver 1/Cst. Howell, D. H., Oliver 826 1/Cst. Hassard, R. H., Princeton 313 1/Cst. Haynes, B. H., Princeton 682 3/Cst. Benton, W. E., Princeton 990 1/Cst. Cartmell, H., Summerland 419 Grand Forks District—• Corpl. McKay, E. F., Grand Forks... 456 1/Cst. Drew, D. V., Grand Forks .... 796 1/Cst. Pelton, G. A., Grand Forks..... 862 1/Cst. Cox, J. E. D., Grand Forks..... 871 1/Cst. Rogers, D. G., Greenwood 795 Fernie District— Corpl. Brabazon, A. G., Fernie 434 1/Cst. Lemm, W. I., Fernie 555 2/Cst. Ivens, R. J., Fernie 952 3/Cst. Hovind, G. E., Fernie 1005 1/Cst. Doree, L. A., Natal 360 1/Cst. Spiers, D. A., Natal 910 East Kootenay District— Regt. No. Sergt. McKay, W. J., Cranbrook 337 Corpl. MacBrayne, M. B., Cranbrook 486 1/Cst. McLaughlin, W. G., Cranbrook 418 1/Cst. Shiell, R., Cranbrook 506 1/Cst. Quaite, T. C. S., Cranbrook... 680 1/Radio Opr. Ramsay, C. N., Cranbrook 1/Cst. Bacon, H. F., Cranbrook .... 1/Cst. Howarth, P. W., Invermere Cpl. Slater, F., Kimberley 1/Cst. Ellis, R. M., Kimberley.. 718 904 883 507 .. 708 3/Cst. Pringle, J. B., Kimberley 997 3/Cst. Lee, C. N. S., Kimberley 1009 Spec. Cst. Clinton, T. G., Kimberley West Kootenay District— S/Sergt. Wood, H. N., Nelson 73 Corpl. White, J., M.G., Nelson 402 1/Cst. Blaney, G. S., Nelson 552 1/Cst. Quigley, T. A., Nelson 562 1/Cst. DeVoin, J. L., Nelson 648 1/Cst. Martin, W., Lower Bonning- ton 786 1/Cst. Payne, J. R., Castlegar 776 3/Cst. Borodula, A., Castlegar 996 3/Cst. Cline, G. R., Creston 1002 1/Cst. Parsons, M. S., Fruitvale 713 1/Cst. Glaholm, T. W., Kaslo 566 1/Cst. Butler, H. J., Nakusp 571 1/Cst. Roberts, J. A., New Denver.... 831 1/Cst. Jackson, J. S., Rossland City.. 627 3/Cst. Dodd, W. J., Rossland City .... 992 1/Cst. Pye, D. H., Salmo 829 1/Cst. McKay, R. B., Trail 474 " C " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector E. Gammon, Kamloops. Divisional Clerk—Sr. Clerk A. E. Gunn, Kamloops, Regt. No. 411. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Reith, S. V., Kamloops, Regt. No. 422. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt- No. Asst. Mech. Supvr. Fiander, T. A., Kamloops 447 L/Cst. Gurr, C. J., Vernon 523 Kamloops District— S/Sergt. Fairbairn, A., Kamloops. 33 1/Cst. Heatley, G. D., Kamloops 559 1/Cst. Teal, W. T., Kamloops 805 Kamloops District—Continued. Regt. No. 1/Cst. Ball, G. D., Blue River 837 1/Cst. Waddell, C. J., Chase 546 1/Cst. Fraser, T. C, Merritt 706 2/Cst. Roberts, W. P., Red Pass 938 Kamloops City— Corpl. Jennings, H. J., Kamloops 335 1/Cst. Forrester, R., Kamloops 770 T 32 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " C " Division—Continued. Kamloops City—Continued. Kegt. No. 1/Cst. Hornsby, N. A., Kamloops.-. 888 2/Cst. Tateson, J. D., Kamloops 945 2/Cst. Cofield, R. J., Kamloops 963 3/Cst. Whitehead, C. A., Kamloops... 1006 3/Cst. McColl, D. C, Kamloops 1014 Spec. Cst. Hall, I. E., Kamloops North-east Kootenay District— Sergt. Jarvis, E. A., Revelstoke 375 1/Cst. Macdonald, M., Revelstoke..... 574 1/Radio Opr. Bulman-Fleming, S. E., Revelstoke 808 3/Cst. King, J., Revelstoke 1013 Spec. Cst. Read, C. L., Revelstoke 1/Cst. Craig, W. A., Golden 782 Cariboo District— Sergt. McClinton, J. H., Williams Lake 367 601 989 1/Cst. Sharpe, W. H., Williams Lake 3/Cst. Phillips, G. A., Williams Lake 3/Radio Opr. Johnstone, R. L., Williams Lake 980 1/Cst. Wales, E. A., Quesnel 614 Spec. Cst. Harvey, J. R., Quesnel 2/Cst. Turnbull, R, H., Alexis Creek 955 1/Cst. Buxton, L. P., Barkerviile ...... 728 Yale District— Sergt. Barwis, C. W. A., Ashcroft..... 352 1/Cst. Marsh, T. B., Ashcroft 698 1/Cst. Dykes, J. N., Ashcroft 907 1/Cst. Grahame, M. G., Bralorne 526 1/Cst. Olson, L. I., Bridge River 511 Yale District—Continued. Regt. No. 1/Cst. Gray, J. D. L., Clinton 663 1/Cst. Dowling, J. T. E., Lillooet 624 1/Cst. Blakiston-Gray, J., Lytton...... 652 1/Cst. Godfrey, M. R., Spences Bridge 841 Vernon District— Sergt. Nelson, R. S., M.C., Vernon... 262 Corpl. Pomeroy, A. J., Vernon 372 1/Cst. Duncan, A., Vernon 721 1/Cst. Calvert, A., Vernon 861 1/Cst. Drysdale, P. Q., Vernon 865 1/Cst. Dale, H. M., Vernon.. 877 2/Cst. Gibbon, A. E., Vernon 947 3/Cst. Krivenko, A., Vernon 978 3/Cst. Regan, F. X. J., Vernon 1020 Spec. Cst. Dunk, E. W., Vernon 1/Cst. Hayward, R. H. P., Armstrong 412 1/Cst. MacKinley, R., Enderby 290 1/Cst. Quesnel, J. A., Lumby 269 3/Cst. Payne, P. B., Salmon Arm. 1017 1/Cst. Smith, A. G., Sicamous 656 Kelowna District— S/Sergt. Thomson, W. J., D.S.M., Kelowna 293 1/Cst. Wyman, G. A., Kelowna 549 1/Cst. Murdoch, J. W., Kelowna 557 1/Cst. Poole, J. G., Kelowna 781 1/Cst. Hopcott, G. H., Kelowna 981 1/Cst. Baker, T. F., Kelowna 905 Spec. Cst. Hawkins, F. P., Kelowna.. " D " Division. Officer Commanding—Inspector H. H. Mansell, Prince Rupert. Divisional Clerk—Sr. Clerk Mead, G. D., Prince Rupert, Regt. No. 201. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Macdonald, G. J. G., Prince Rupert, Regt. No. 587. Prince Rupert District— Regt. No. S/Sergt. Johnson, G. A., Prince Rupert 202 1/Cst. Oland, C. F., Prince Rupert... 41 3/Skpr. Good, R. C, P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 835 2/Engnr. Moorehouse, T., P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 848 3/Radio Opr. Humphreys, P. J., P.M.L. 15, Prince Rupert 965 1/Cst. Meredith-Jones, J. R., Stewart 834 1/Cst. Kelly, T. J., Atlin 794 2/Cst. Jamieson, H. O., Telegraph Creek 962 Corpl. Brunton, T. D., Terrace 449 1/Cst. Richmond, W. H., Terrace 919 3/Cst. Titcomb, W. L., Masset 1022 1/Cst. Price, C. W., Queen Charlotte City 899 Prince Rupert District—Continued. Regt. No. 1/Cst. Walker, F. J., Queen Charlotte City 867 1/Cst. Simons, G. L., Port Edward... 671 Prince Rupert City Detachment— Sergt Hall, O. L., Prince Rupert 278 Corpl. Lashmar, A. T., Prince Rupert 425 1/Cst. Anderson, E. D., Prince Rupert 625 1/Cst. McLeod, M. H., Prince Rupert 844 1/Cst. Brue, T., Prince Rupert 873 2/Cst. Stevens, M., Prince Rupert.... 930 2/Cst. Turtle, E. M. C, Prince Rupert 958 3/Cst. Brett, R. A., Prince Rupert... 1004 3/Cst. Cowgill, J., Prince Rupert...... 1018 3/Cst. Zorn, A. E., Prince Rupert..... 1024 Spec. Cst. Davidson, A. J., Prince Rupert . Spec. Cst. Piers, G. H., Prince Rupert REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 33 " D " Division- Ocean Falls District— Regt. No. Corpl. Norman, H. L., Ocean Falls ... 423 3/Skpr. Mason, W. J., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls 813 1/Radio Opr. Robson, A., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls : 784 3/Engnr. Gorrie, C. D., P.M.L. 7, Ocean Falls 810 3/Cst. Medley, H. E. J., Ocean Falls 975 1/Cst. Bradley, E., Bella Coola 855 -Continued. Hazelton District— Regt. No. Sergt. Potterton, L. A. N., Smithers 297 1/Cst. Dale-Johnson, V. L. E., Smithers 712 1/Cst. Nelson, G. S., Smithers 851 1/Cst. Gardiner, W. C, Smithers...... 866 1/Cst. Strouts, R. W., Burns Lake... 915 1/Cst. West, W. A. A., Hazelton 824 " E " Division. Officer Commanding—J. Shirras, Deputy Commissioner, Vancouver. Assistant to Deputy—Inspector F. Swanson, Vancouver. Divisional Clerk—Asst. Chief Clerk Wellings, J. E., Vancouver, Regt. No. 399. Asst. Divisional Clerk—1/Clerk Ferguson, W. C, Vancouver, Regt. No. 901. Radio Operator—Sr. Radio Opr. Putland, F., Vancouver, Regt. No. 438. Stenographer—Miss A. Welch, Vancouver. Stenographer—Miss M. V. Petrie, Vancouver. Motor Traffic Detail— Regt. No. Mech. Supvr. Macdonald, H. D., Vancouver 520 Mech. Cave, E. E., Vancouver 702 1/Cst. Estlin, C. E., New Westminster 914 2/Cst. James, W., Chilliwack 926 Vancouver District— Sergt. Hooker, J. W., Vancouver 388 Corpl. Phipps, M. T., Vancouver 446 Det. Macdonald, J. A., Vancouver. 489 1/Cst. Thomson, D. S. E., Vancouver 428 1/Cst. Fetherstonhaugh, M. R., Vancouver 444 1/Cst. Orchard, W. C, Vancouver. 502 1/Cst. Kelsberg, P., Vancouver 542 1/Cst. Bradner, F. E., Vancouver. 567 1/Cst. Walker, R., Vancouver 704 1/Cst. Home, A. G., Vancouver 723 1/Cst. Johnston, W. A., Vancouver... 797 1/Cst. Tinnion, R., Vancouver 836 Miss L. K. Reid (steno.), Vancouver 1/Cst. Malins, E. M., University 839 2/Cst. Cottingham, W. L., Squamish 932 3/Cst. Thomson, A. R., Squamish...... 1015 Cpl. Jeeves, F. L., Powell River 483 3/Skpr. Winegarden, N. J., P.G.D. 2, Powell River 415 1/Cst. Hall, J. O., Powell River 582 1/Cst. Betts, J. F., Powell River 820 4/Engnr. Milne, I., Powell River 999 1/Radio Opr. Lane, L. R. C, Powell River 878 1/Cst. Aylward, W. P., D.C.M., Sechelt 738 New Westminster District— Regt. No. Sergt. Woods-Johnson," F. B., New Westminster 430 1/Cst. Vise, R., New Westminster..... 556 1/Cst. Causton, I. R., New Westminster 677 2/Cst. Duddy, H., New Westminster 956 3/Cst. Thornsteinson, F. C, Pattullo Bridge 1001 3/Cst. Johnson, D. B. G., Pattullo Bridge ..... 1021 Spec. Cst. Bishop, J. H., Pattullo Bridge Spec. Cst. Jack, D. J., Pattullo Bridge 1/Cst. Saunders, F. G., Port Coquitlam 662 1/Cst. Brandon, J. Q. W., Port Coquitlam 765 1/Cst. McGary, J. D., Port Coquitlam 825 Corpl. Kirkup, J., Essondale 387 1/Cst. Irving, W. B., Haney 769 2/Cst. Gibbon, N. D., Haney 931 1/Cst. Johnston, J. A., Langley 541 1/Cst. Williamson, J. O., Langley...... 736 1/Cst. Fletcher, J. M., Langley 917 1/Cst. Leighton, R. K., Mission 610 1/Cst. Cummins, J. N., Mission 853 1/Cst. Piers, C. E., Mission 912 Chilliwack District— Sergt. Anderson, C, Chilliwack 679 1/Radio Opr. Dobell, J. D., Chilliwack 599 1/Cst. Fox, A. E. P., Chilliwack 602 1/Cst. Fleming, B. B., ChilliwacR.... 840 T 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " E " Division—Continued. Chilliwack District—Continued. Regt. No. 3/Cst. Fielder, J. A., Chilliwack 970 Spec. Cst. Williams, D. G., Chilliwack 3/Cst. Crouch, C. P., Chilliwack 986 Corpl. McWhirter, D. R., Abbotsford 503 1/Cst. Curie, W. G., Abbotsford 897 Spec. Cst. Armstrong, J. H., Abbotsford 1/Cst. Davey, J. H., Agassiz 529 1/Cst. Bonner, H. C, Alexandra Bridge 1/Cst. Sutherland, A. J., Hope.. 1/Cst. Bell, J., Sumas 864 695 737 North Vancouver District— Sergt. Herdman, T., North Vancouver 315 1/Cst. Williams, J. A., North Vancouver 59 1/Cst. Sharpe, G. C, North Vancouver 153 1/Cst. Smith, P. B., North Vancouver 362 1/Cst. Kirkham, J. W., North Vancouver : 442 1/Cst. Murphy, E., North Vancouver 443 1/Cst. Macdonald, D. A., North Vancouver 683 1/Cst. Nott, S. T., North Vancouver 908 1/Cst. Felker, D. B., North Vancouver . . 916 1/Cst. Purdy, J. W., North Vancouver :. 998 North Vancouver District— Continued. Regt. No. 3/Cst. Mcintosh, D. A. D., North Vancouver :.. 1012 3/Cst. Knight, D. A., North Vancouver 1023 1/Cst. Murdoch, W., Deep Cove 766 1/Cst. Payne, D. A. B., Lynn Creek 640 Burnaby District— S/Sergt. Macdonald, A., Burnaby..- 298 Corpl. Emsley, G. J., Burnaby 509 1/Cst. Foote, R. C. B., M.C., Burnaby 215 1/Cst. Twist, H., Burnaby 607 1/Cst. Nelson, N. C. B., Burnaby.-.. 733 1/Cst. Abrahamson, A. A., Burnaby 874 1/Cst. Gilbert, R., Burnaby 890 1/Cst. Tuttle, A. J., Burnaby 892 1/Cst. Smith, L. G., Burnaby....—..... 909 1/Cst. Klick, H. E., Burnaby 923 2/Cst. Hughes, G. B., Burnaby 925 2/Cst. Stringer, R. I., Burnaby 934 3/Cst. Ehly, J. J., Burnaby 971 3/Cst. Lamb, J. F., Burnaby 1011 3/Cst. Johannson, B. L., Burnaby..— 1019 Spec. Cst. Lee, E. F., Burnaby Richmond District— Corpl. Watt, J. C, Brighouse 469 1/Cst. Spall, A. E., Brighouse 801 1/Cst. White, J. R., Brighouse 714 1/Cst. Secord, I. S., M.B.E., Brighouse 759 1/Cst. Mumford, C. W., Brighouse ... 800 3/Cst. Thornsteinson, I. G., Brighouse 987 Fort George Subdivision. N.C.O. i/c Fort George Subdivision—Sergt. Clark, G. H., M.c, Prince George, Regt. No. 186. , Regt. No. Regt. No. Corpl. DeWittf, N. O., Prince George... 368 2/Cst. Demmon, W. A., Prince George 951 1/Cst. McKenney, H. L., Prince George 205 2/Cst. Cawdell, C. A. B., Prince George 958 1/Cst. Smith, W., M.M., Prince George 270 3/Cst. Weeks, A. W., Prince George ... 983 1/Cst. Blezard, J., Prince George 441 3/Cst Russell, G. P. W., Prince George 994 1/Cst. Millar, A. N., Prince George ..... 575 gpec Cgt gtrom) A w prince George 1/Radio Opr. Lennox, S. J., Prmce _, ,, George 843 1/Cst. Munkley, B. E., Fort St. James 716 1/Cst. Rosberg, E. L., Prince George. 902 1/Cst. Maxwell, T. R., McBride 921 1/Cst. Perry, G. A., Prince George 920 _ 1/Cst. Moore, R. C, Vanderhoof 771 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1945. T 35 Peace River Subdivision. Officer Commanding—Sub-Inspector Duncan, G. J., Pouce Coupe. Regt. No. Sergt. Raybone, S. E., Pouce Coupe 369 1/Radio Opr. Harrison, R. P., Pouce Coupe 1/Cst. Ferguson, S., Pouce Coupe Spec. Cst. Cotter, A. T., Pouce Coupe.. 1/Cst. Lumsden, W. J. F., Fort St. John 2/Cst. Youngberg, G. E., Fort St. John 809 856 731 964 Regt. No. 1/Cst. Faryon, L. E., Lower Post 823 1/Cst. Boulton, P., Muskwa 667 Corpl. MacAndrew, G., Dawson Creek 421 1/Cst. Drysdale, W., Dawson Creek.... 814 2/Cst. Fletcher, W. D., Dawson Creek.. 948 3/Cst. Jobling, D. A., Dawson Creek ... 969 3/Cst. Burke, P. N., Dawson Creek...... 1003 Spec. Const. Low, M. G., Dawson Creek PART II. INSPECTOR OF GAOLS. INDEX. Page. Ages of prisoners 45 Commitments 44 Convictions, previous 47 Educational Status . 43 Employment of prisoners 47 Expenditures and revenue . . 49 Drugs, habits as to use of 45 Maintenance, cost of 49 Prison population, movement of 43 Nationalities 44 Occupations 45 Offences for which prisoners committed:— (a.) Crimes against the person 48 (6.) Crimes against property 48 (c.) Crimes against public morals and decency 48 (d.) Crimes against public order and peace 48 (e.) Other offences not enumerated above 48 Officers and employees, number of 49 Racial 45 Report of Inspector of Gaols 39 Report of Warden, Oakalla Prison Farm 39 Report of Warden, Nelson Gaol 41 Report of Warden, Kamloops Gaol 41 Report of Warden, Prince George Gaol 42 Religion (creeds) 46 Sentences, period of 46 Sex 44 Social status (married or single) : 45 OAKALLA PRISON FARM. fMM -■•': M ff Fri7?imr||:;;;::;:: /'/T .v, ■,. < ■ -:- ir • The main (men's) building. ;.SW**' The women's section. . Report of the Inspector of Gaols, 1945-46. The Honourable G. S. Wismer, K.C., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. SIR,—I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year ended March 31st, 1946, covering the four Provincial gaols in the Province. OAKALLA PRISON FARM. Report of Warden J. Millman:— " Farm operations have been greatly improved and facilitated by the construction of new cow, horse, and calving barns, new chicken-houses, a partially completed pig brooder, and a hay-storage shed, all built with inmate labour under the capable direction of our building instructor, Mr. G. W. Deacon. Improvements have also been effected in connection with the water-supply. " Inside the main building it has been possible to redecorate the administrative office and do some much-needed jobs of painting. " Our motor licence-plate shop has rendered valuable service in producing 173,886 passenger, commercial, dealer, trailer, and motor-cycle plates, and 17,326 motor carrier plates, to the total value of $15,687.98. " The laundry is functioning most satisfactorily, as is the tailor-shop, which made 6,418 new articles of clothing, in addition to cleaning, pressing, and repair-work. " The farm grows progressively and has been of great help during the war years. Production value amounted to $8,829. " An improved behaviour has been observed among the inmates and escapes have been at a minimum, factors largely to be ascribed to a splendid spirit of co-operation found not only amongst the staff, but as between the staff and those they are called upon to supervise. " I should also like to commend the following persons and societies for the excellent work they have rendered in the line of social service and spiritual advice: The Salvation Army, the Anglican chaplains, the Roman Catholic chaplains, the John Howard Society, and the Elizabeth Fry Society which, in addition, contributed games and material which have added to the well-being of the inmates." WOMEN'S GAOL. Miss Isabell I. Garrick, R.N., matron in charge, reports:— " During the summer the canning-machine purchased last year was put to good use, and we were able to bottle the following: 263 gallons of pickles, 9 gallons of cherries, 30 gallons of dill pickles, 15 gallons of baby carrots and 50 cans of larger carrots, and 660 cans of tomatoes. " Some 1,175 articles of wearing-apparel, such as uniform dresses, nightgowns, aprons, etc., were made from new materials for the inmates. In addition, repairs were made to 1,180 miscellaneous articles, such as sheets, blankets, uniforms. Repairs were also made to 11,530 garments from the men's gaol, such as socks, underwear, shirts, etc. In the laundry some 22,269 articles were handled during the year, and 225 articles were made for the Red Cross. " The general health of the inmates has been good and reflects the excellent conditions under which our work is carried on. A doctor and nurse from the Provincial venereal disease clinic visit each week and all inmates are thoroughly examined." 39 T 40 BRITISH COLUMBIA. JUVENILE OFFENDERS. Assistant Chief Gaoler T. A. Camm, who is in charge of the younger inmates or " Star Class," reports:— " On April 1st, 1945, we had thirty-seven lads, with an average age of approximately 18 years. During the year sixty-five lads were admitted and sixty-two were discharged, leaving a balance of forty as at March 31st, 1946. " Theft of automobiles still stands out as the predominant crime for which these youths are convicted; often, however, the car-stealing is linked with the more serious offence of breaking, entering, and theft. A large number are convicted for more than a single offence. Many of the boys, although classed as first offenders, have previous histories under the ' Juvenile Delinquents Act' and passed through the Industrial School for Boys. With this type of lad a firm but kindly discipline is required and, on the whole, satisfactory results have been noted from our method of handling such a large number of young and active boys. " Discipline has been successfully maintained with a minimum amount of punishment, and only two escapes were recorded during the year. Both lads were recaptured. When it is considered that many of these boys have escaped from the Boys' Industrial School on more than one occasion and feel keenly the bonds of restraint, it is all the more gratifying that we have experienced so little trouble in this respect. " Much useful and interesting work has been carried out in our wood-working shop under the direction of Guard Instructor Berkey, and work to the value of $1,096 during the year was completed. Additional work, which promises to be extensive, has been commenced for the War Assets Corporation. " Our outside working party has been efficiently handled by a new officer, Mr. F. Pearson, who, by studying their case-histories and trying to understand their problems, has proved himself a capable instructor of these young lads. Much useful repair-work about the gaol property, as well as farm-work, Was carried out by this working party. " The education of the group has not been neglected, and every encouragement has been given the lads to take up correspondence courses which might aidthem in securing employment on discharge. Over 50 per cent, of the lads responded, and many of them have turned in good work and obtained excellent marks. A cross-section of the courses taken is as follows: Mechanical Drawing, Engineering (Auto), Steam Engineering, Commercial Art, Junior Business, Book-keeping, Poultry-keeping, Drawing, Building Construction, elementary studies in Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Arithmetic. " Physical education has also been a feature of our programme, under the supervision of competent Pro-Rec instructors who visit us once every week. Expert instruction is given in our spacious gymnasium, which is well provided with equipment. Many of the lads have taken advantage of this opportunity to develop their bodies. Apart from gym-work, the lads play baseball every Tuesday afternoon in the ball-ground under the supervision of our own officers. " Arrangements with the St. John Ambulance Association (Vancouver centre) were continued for first-aid training, and these provide an interest heretofore unknown to the average young offender. " An effort is still being made to reach these lads through the religious appeal. Every Wednesday afternoon a group of business-men known as the Anglican Layman Association give religious instruction, meet the boys, and discuss their individual problems. This is in addition to the regular Sunday services. " With the idea of providing efficient ' after care ' on release from this institution, regular contact is maintained with our Provincial probation officers, so that they are advised of the lad's behaviour, work ability, and character while under supervision. REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. T 41 On discharge they are met by the officers and every effort is made to get them to their destination. " In conclusion it can be said that much good all-round work has been accomplished with the lads committed to my jurisdiction under your authority, and every effort has been made to improve their moral and physical well-being." NELSON GAOL. Warden R. Harvey reports as follows:— " Administration has been carried out strictly in accordance with Gaol Rules and Regulations; in general it has been very satisfactory. Senior Guard Tulloch and the staff of guards have ably carried out their duties in the routine work of the institution, the care and welfare of all inmates, including their obedience to rules and standing orders. " During the year reduced gaol population has presented some difficulties in selecting trusties for kitchen duties, also outside work in developing garden, maintenance, and grounds has been affected to some degree. " Population.—The number of inmates at the beginning of the year was 16. There were 148 received and 150 discharged, leaving a total of 14 at the end of the year. The peak of the inmate population was 19 and the lowest 4. " Welfare and Recreation.—Inmates not engaged on regular work, and when conditions and safety permit, are allowed the freedom of the large cell block during the day and in any event one hour daily, except Sunday, in the exercise yard. They also have access to the well-stocked gaol library, and, in addition, the gaol subscribes to five suitable magazines. Radio programmes controlled from the gaol office are permitted daily. " Religious Services.—The Salvation Army conducts a service every Sunday morning, commencing at 9 o'clock, and the Pentecostal Assembly hold their services every second Sunday afternoon. " Medical Care.—The general health of prison population throughout the year was fairly good. There were three cases that required hospitalization, chiefly due to mild attacks of influenza. " Farm-work.—Prison labour in the garden produced a large quantity of vegetables, which was applied to the gaol use and greatly supplemented the prison meals. " Maintenance and Construction.—There was no construction-work carried out during the year. The Public Works Department had the entire building painted on the outside. Prison labour was chiefly used in the cleaning and painting of all Police offices and gaol, and in the maintenance of the grounds surrounding the gaol and Court-house. " Discipline.—There were no serious breaches of discipline throughout the year." KAMLOOPS GAOL. Warden E. Gammon reports:— " Conditions respecting the operation and administration of affairs of the gaol during the year have been very satisfactory. Gaol Rules and Regulations, supplemented by orders to govern local conditions, were strictly adhered to. It was not necessary to reprimand any of the prisoners. " All inmates, except those awaiting trial, have been kept regularly employed with janitor-work and other services required in the Police offices, quarters, gaol, and gaol garden. " I would like to draw attention to the able manner in which Constable W. T. Teal has carried out his duties as gaoler." T 42 BRITISH COLUMBIA. PRINCE GEORGE GAOL. Sergeant G. H. Clark, M.C, who is the warden at this gaol, reports:— " Owing to the increase in the population in the district, the problem of accommodation in the gaol was at times quite acute. However, with the acquisition and remodelling of the Army detention barracks this should be solved in the not too distant future. " Prisoners were employed in janitor-work and in a small garden where vegetables were grown for use in the gaol. There were no escapes, nor was it necessary to discipline any inmate for breach of the regulations. " The Salvation Army conducts services on Sunday, and the library, which was instituted last year, has been appreciated by the prisoners." LIBRARIES. I am much indebted to Mr. C. K. Morison, Provincial Librarian and Superintendent of the Public Library Commission, for his continued help and advice in connection with our gaol libraries. Perhaps the value of library-work is best illustrated by the fact that circulation amongst male inmates at Oakalla reached the impressive figure of 22,720 books. Men's Gaol.—An excerpt from a letter received from the librarian at Oakalla is worthy of noting: " Several borrowers from the men's library at Oakalla have kept in touch with me since their release. They all stress how much the library meant to them while in Oakalla and one man went so far as to say, ' I wish it were possible to get some sort of job in the Vancouver Public Library. I am surely enough in love with that work now.'" Another former inmate of Oakalla purchased ten books and donated them to the South Wing collection. He used the library a good deal, and this gift was to show his appreciation of the library service. Women's Gaol.—In the Women's Gaol 3,884 books were circularized among the inmates during the year. This is a substantial increase over last year's circulation. The library consists of 551 books, made up of 375 fiction and 176 non-fiction publications. Kamloops, Nelson, and Prince George Gaols.—The libraries at these institutions were considerably improved during the year by the addition of new books purchased by the Department. Selection was by the Superintendent of the Public Library Commission in consultation with the wardens immediately concerned. STATISTICS. Attached are the statistics for each of the four Provincial gaols showing the operational costs, the number of prisoners handled throughout the year, also various summaries giving details as to age, sex, nationality, etc. CONCLUSION. At this time I should like to draw your attention to the excellent work of the wardens, the guards, the matrons, and their assistants in what is often a difficult and trying occupation. Fortunately for British Columbia, the type of men and women now employed regard the Gaol Service as a career affording opportunities far in excess of those formerly associated with custodial institutions. This means, apart from finding the work congenial, they have the welfare of their charges at heart; so much so, that to many of them we are indebted for those progressive suggestions which make our gaol standards comparable with the best in Canada. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, T. W. S. PARSONS, Inspector of Gaols. REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. T 43 APPENDIX. ANNUAL REPORT ON GAOLS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31st, 1946. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1 1 1 1 4 2. Total expenditure for gaol maintenance in B.C.— Year ended March 31st, 1946 $241,188.73 $11,226.30 $4,849.51 $2,616.44 $259,880.98 Year ended March 31st, 1945 237,494.35 12,550.15 4,574.50 3,978.46 258,597.46 3. Average total maintenance cost per day per prisoner— Year ended March 31st, 1946 $1.38 $2.70 $1.51 $1.34 $1.73 Year ended March 31st, 1945 1.38 3.42 1.50 1.29 1.89 Average dietary cost per day per pris oner— Year ended March 31st, 1946 $0,274 $0.27 $0,312 $0.52 $0,341 Year ended March 31st, 1945 .229 .384 .273 .55 .35 4. Number of prisoners committed—■ Year ended March 31st, 1946 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 2,044 99 182 264 2,589 I. Movement op Population, Year ended March 31st, 1946. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. On register April 1st, 1945 Received— From gaols and lockups By transfer By recapture By revocation of licence By forfeiture of ticket-of-leave By internal movements Insane Juveniles Deportation From bail Committed for trial Sentenced Totals Discharged— By expiry of sentence By ticket-of-leave By deportation By pardon By escape By death By payment of fines By release on Court order (including " to bail ") By transfer By internal movements To asylum Totals On register March 31st, 1946 484 1 249 46 2,273 1,408 53 57 14 5 4 73 143 205 249 2,211 546 14 14 82 73 5 21 28 14 510 1 45 40 272 312 2,922 50 12 110 35 7 302 2,850 582 T 44 BRITISH COLUMBIA. II. Commitments. 1944-45. 1945-46. Decrease. Increase. Murder Manslaughter Crimes— Against the person Against property Against public morals and decency Against public order and peace Other offences not enumerated above Insanity Number of prisoners sentenced Number of days' stay of prisoners Average number of prisoners per month Average number of prisoners per day Escapes Escapes and recaptured Deaths in gaols 97 641 192 1,342 74 31 2,514 180,837 15,091 497.7 2 5 7 7 122 699 137 1,342 240 17 2,495 185,110 15,165.75 498.283 5 4 4 55 14 19 25 58 156 4,273 74.75 .578 3 III. Sex. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1,710 260 84 15 158 31 285 27 2,237 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 IV. Educational Status. V. Nationality. (Place of Birth.) 119 1,324 474 53 10 57 31 1 52 120 15 2 61 219 30 2 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 British— 1,466 249 16 63 8 111 42 126 108 1 1,731 71 153 235 2,190 Foreign— 65 148 24 2 5 7 6 10 3 31 2 11 1 2 63 239 28 36 77 380 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 VI. Habits as to Use of Intoxicants. 157 906 907 12 40 47 25 34 130 14 44 254 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. T 45 VII.—Habits as to Use of Drugs. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 1,771 199 99 189 312 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 VIII. Occupations. 113 305 210 940 300 30 72 10 21 15 36 11 3 3 60 9 21 65 23 2 9 4 3 31 256 14 4 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 IX. Racial. White 1,705 22 204 39 86 122 250 7 6 65 2 60 2 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 X. Civil State. 1,240 486 73 171 55 35 3 6 129 32 12 16 219 68 17 8 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 XI. Ages. 365 334 257 391 322 195 106 15 16 21 23 14 6 4 42 27 32 20 44 16 8 25 35 26 76 79 47 24 21 to 25 25 to 30 30 to 40 40 to 50 50 to 60 Totals... 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 T 46 BRITISH COLUMBIA. XII. Creeds. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. 74 1 401 12 28 6 19 125 89 219 712 159 7 118 5 1 24 5 6 10 15 1 13 7 6 5 11 2 17 98 12 4 9 47 2 53 154 5 5 21 11 29 14 5 3 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 XIII. Duration of Sentence. 477 335 155 253 257 146 91 140 42 13 6 32 16 14 19 13 1 2 2 71 18 13 10 7 176 93 10 19 9 2 1 12 4 1 3 52 47 2 6 1,970 99 189 312 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. T 47 XIV. Previous Convictions. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Total. 900 282 166 92 79 58 45 41 35 38 29 20 18 10 9 11 11 9 8 12 5 7 1 9 18 38 19 72 14 4 1 1 110 22 17 9 10 7 2 4 1 221 35 21 14 12 4 *1 2 3 4 5 ... 6 1 2 1 7 8 .. .... 2 1 1 9 10 1 1 2 1 11 12 1 1 13 14 15 1 1 16 17 18 and 19 20 to 29 1 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 1 60 to 69 70 to 79 80 to 99 Over 100 Totals 1,970 99 189 312 2,570 54.314 27.27 42.3 34.28 * Number to be sbown according to actual gaol record. T 48 BRITISH COLUMBIA. XV. Offences for which Prisoners were committed and sentenced during the Year. Commitments. Sentences. Male. Female. Total. Male. Female. Total. (a.) Crimes against the person— Oakalla 90 8 12 8 5 1 95 9 12 8 90 7 10 8 5 95 7 Kamloops 10 8 Totals... 118 6 124 115 5 120 (o.) Crimes against property— Oakalla 596 26 21 20 33 2 1 629 28 22 20 849 24 21 20 35 1 1 884 25 Kamloops 22 20 Totals 663 36 699 914 37 951 (.c.) Crimes against public morals and decency— Oakalla 72 4 4 3 52 2 124 6 4 3 84 1 4 3 57 2 141 3 Kamloops 4 Totals 83 54 137 92 59 151 (d.) Crimes against public order and peace— 845 39 145 207 165 9 31 12 1,010 48 176 219 918 31 134 207 166 3 29 12 1,084 34 163 219 Totals 1,236 217 1,453 1,290 210 1,500 (e.) Other offences not enumerated above 216 24 240 231 24 255 Grand totals (totals of (a), (6), (c), (d), and (e)) 2,316 337 2,653 2,642 335 XVI. Employment of Prisoners. (Per Cent, of Population.) Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. .953 36.599 3.453 .525 7.641 17.154 .324 33.351 60.0 2.0 20.0 18.0 35.0 3.0 50.0 7.0 5.0 100.000 100.0 100.0 100.0 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. T 49 XVII. Number of Officers and Employees on March 31st, 1946. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 2 3 6 42 1 3 9 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 Chief Clerk Storekeeper 1 1 83 8 1_ 3 a XVIII. Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for Year ended March 31st, 1946. Oakalla. Nelson. Kamloops. Prince George. Totals. Expenditure. Library Salaries Office supplies Travelling expenses Uniforms and clothing Janitors' supplies Farm operations Upkeep of grounds General equipment Laundry operations Fuel, water, and light, Provisions (upkeep of prisoners) Medical attendance and hospital supplies Good Conduct Fund Sheet-metal plant Incidentals and contingencies Cost-of-living Bonus Totals Public Works expenditure Gross expenditure Revenue. Rental of quarters, etc., and maintenance of prisoners Sales and salary refunds Fines and costs paid Totals $1, 137, 2, 1. 13 3. 11. 5. 4. 29 47 9 10. 12 841.36 348.02 402.44 288.05 920.76 528.20 747.55 278.41 207.80 284.59 519.14 804.86 662.27 607.45 958.65 239.51 519.15 $106.87 8,214.17 205.41 72.15 624.62 90.56 52.43 3.24 30.79 1.50 1,970.74 1,070.10 477.55 247.40 2.75 $310, 6. 158.21 534.05 $13,170.28 90.85 316.692.26 $13,261.13 $44,972.20 30,431.33 1,358.08 676.75 $75,403.53 $2,034.83 2,591.49 101.50 66.96 69.78 11.00 966.16 1,041.78 78.23 210.00 2,516.41 100.48 37.06 5.75 12.23 22.70 1,765.15 192.61 80.30 $5,145.26 100.00 $4,732.69 $5,245.26 $4,732.69 $395.75 $395.75 2,114.25 $2,114.25 $1,948.23 150,670.09 2,809.83 1,360.20 14,649.40 3,694.29 11.799.98 281.65 5,261.82 4,308.79 32,456.04 51,681.89 10,410.66 11.145.15 12,958.65 250.62 17,519.15 !, 206.44 i,724.90 $339,931.34 $47,482.20 31,789.41 676.75 $79,948.36 T 50 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF GAOLS, 1945-46. XVIII. Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for Year ended March 31st, 1946—Cont'd. Total Gross Expenditure. Total Revenue. 1945. 1946. 1945. 1946. Oakalla $304,230.18 14,451.65 5,000.25 4,734.46 $316,692.26 13,261.13 5,245.26 4,732.69 $66,735.83 1,901.50 425.75 756.00 $75,403.53 2,034.83 2,114.25 Totals $328,416.54 69,819.08 $339,931.34 79,948.36 $69,819.08 $79,948.36 $258,597.46 $259,982.98 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Don McDiabmio, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1947. 755-1146-8226
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