@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . ns0:identifierAIP "2c629991-e335-48ed-8199-8cd142c5804b"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:alternative "REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE."@en ; dcterms:isReferencedBy "http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=1198198"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "Sessional Papers of the Province of British Columbia"@en ; dcterms:creator "British Columbia. Legislative Assembly"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-03-07"@en, "[1927]"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcsessional/items/1.0228009/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL REPORT SUPERINTENDENT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE FOR the year ended DECEMBER 31ST, 1925 PRINTED by authority of the legislative assembly. VICTORIA, B.C.: Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1927. To His Honour Robert Randolph Bruce. Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour : The undersigned has the honour to present the Report of the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the year ended December 31st, 1925. A. M. MANSON, Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C., May, 1926. Office of Superintendent of Provincial Police, Victoria, B.C., May, 1926. Honourable A. M. Manson, K.C., M.P.P., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to submit herewith my Report for the year which ended December 31st, 1925. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. H. McMULLIN, Superintendent of Provincial .Police. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PROVINCIAL POLICE, 1925. Hon. A. M. Manson, K.C., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to forward herewith my Annual Report for the year ended December 31st, 1925. STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION. At midnight of December 31st, 1925, the strength of the Force stood as follows: 10 officers; 201 non-commissioned officers and men; 46 automobiles; 6 motor-cycles; 12 launches; 4 powerboats. The following table shows the distribution of the Force as at December 31st:— a fl m CC 0 ^3 a U cl m 33 fcjj w rr. m « Tj • rt .5 'u Pi ■r * 33 31 a __ M Xi 0> ui 33 o a c3 r/i rt .a o a o O rt~i a 33 3 o m 3 3 o O u o Ul *tm M xn m m o U Ph <1 rti 4 EM 1 I 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 i 2 1 1 3 l 2 2 23 33 23 2 '2 8 12 10 4 1 2 1 1 4 " C " Division -.... 1 1 1 3 2 4 3 1 28 21 10 1 1 1 4 12 1 2 6 Motor Branch Liquor Enforcement Br. 1 22 Totals 1 1 7 1 3 12 13 166 1 46 6 1'2 4 In order to facilitate the control I deemed it advisable to establish two distinct Divisions out of " A" Division, making Vancouver Island one Division known as " A," with divisional headquarters at Victoria, and what was formerly the Vancouver Subdivision is now known as " E " Division, with headquartersr at Vancouver. The Force is now comprised of five divisional headquarters, sixteen district headquarters, and ninety-eight detachments. A list of detachments with their respective officers as at December 31st, 1925, is shown in Appendix V. at the end of this report. ENLISTMENTS, DISCHARGES, ETC. The following are the particulars regarding enlistments, etc., during the year 1925: Enlistments, 41; resignations, 8 ; dismissals, 4; deaths, 2. Taking over the policing of certain cities and municipalities has caused an increase of eight men in the strength during the year; the Liquor Branch has increased to the extent of two; the issuing of uniforms to all ranks has made necessary an increase in the clerical staff, while it was also found necessary to engage clerks to cope with the increased correspondence and reports at Nanaimo, Fernie, Frince Rupert, New Westminster, and Headquarters. I also had to place an additional clerk to deal with the increase in the number of motor-vehicles licensed and registered and the adoption of drivers' licences. Repeated complaints from the Islands District showed the advisability of maintaining a regular launch patrol, and the game situation in different parts of the Province necessitated the employment of additional men who devote their whole attention to the enforcement of the " Game Act." During the year the University area, including approximately 7 miles of the much-travelled Marine Drive, came under the supervision of the Provincial Police, following the withdrawal of this area from municipal territory at Point Grey. The problem of the traffic control in this area is an important one, due to the large number of tourists and others who use the Marine Drive, particularly in the summer season, and there is a possibility that an officer may be needed there permanently if this area is to be policed by this Force. The population is inereas- Y 6 British Columbia. 1925 ing, and it is likely to do so more rapidly since the opening of the University Buildings at Point Grey. At present, however, I find that the situation can be effectively handled by the Vancouver Detachment. OBITUARY. In the death of Staff-Sergeant Robert James Sutherland at Golden on 'Saturday, November 21st, 1925, after sixteen years' service, the Provincial Police lost one of its most trusted officers. Appointed to the Force in November, 1909, the deceased was successively promoted to the ranks of Chief Constable in 1914 and Staff-Sergeant in 1924. Kindly, tactful, and courteous, Staff- Sergeant Sutherland was a great favourite and his presence will be missed throughout the North-east Kootenay District, which he so successfully administered for the past ten years. I also regret to report the death of Sergeant C. A. Booth, who had been continually associated with the Motor Licence Branch since his enlistment on April 4th, 1911. APPOINTMENTS. On April 27th, 1925, Staff-Sergeant W. Spiller was appointed Acting-Inspector and placed in command of " D " Division. On September 1st, 1925, M. Furber was appointed Chief Game Inspector. NEW BUILDINGS. The Headquarters in the Old Drill Hall at Victoria has been altered and extended from time to time to cope with the increased volume of business passing through our hands. A new police office of the standard pattern was erected at Oliver and is now occupied. The building, to my mind, is exceptionally well adapted for police purposes and also as a residence for the Constable. Provision was made in the Estimates for new lockups at Natal and Athalmer. The money for the latter, however, was expended in adding additional living-quarters at the Kimberley Lockup, which is a very important point. It is hoped to have a new standard lockup built at Blue River during the year 1926. A new building is also contemplated at Clinton to be used by the Government Agency at that point. Provision has been made to have a lockup and Constable's quarters in this building. A Government building was erected during the year at Smithers, in which provision was made for offices suitable for District Headquarters, a room for a single Constable, and married quarters for the N.C.O. i/c, which has filled a long-felt want. Although provision was made for the erection of barracks at Fort St. John, construction has been delayed owing to the uncertainty of the proposed location of the Edmonton, Dunvegan & British Columbia Railway. A new building was constructed during 1925 at Mission, which is almost completed and ready for occupation. Capacity, cell-room and Court-room, with suitable living-quarters for married man and family. A new police building will be necessary in the immediate future at Alert Bay Detachment, the present building being both unsanitary and unsuitable for the Constable's accommodation. Repairs will also be necessary, with certain alterations, at both Powell River and Squamish Detachments. The Vancouver offices were considerably extended during the year to provide additional accommodation, including offices for the Assistant Superintendent. The offices formerly occupied by certain other departments adjacent to the Police quarters were taken over, with more space and facility for all concerned. Various changes were also made in the internal arrangement of the Motor Licence Branch for the greater convenience of the public. In this connection it is respectfully suggested that the offices adjacent to that Branch might also well be taken over eventually by this Department to allow better facilities for the accommodation of the motor- using public, particularly during the rush periods of licence-issuing, which is now assuming proportions beyond the capacity of the present quarters to cope with conveniently. A portion of the new police offices was used to advantage as a sub-office for the issuing of licences at the beginning of the year for the first few months; it has also again been opened for the convenience of the public during the first few weeks of 1926. Changes were similarly made at the New Westminster Headquarters to provide additional facilities to meet the rapidly increasing motor-licence requirements, as well as for the greater convenience of the N.C.O. i/c and staff at the Headquarters. 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Y 7 UNIFORMS. I am pleased to be able to say that uniforming of the Police Force was completed during the year and all ranks with the exception of probationers are now in uniform. This is the first occasion in the history of the Force that the men have been uniformed. As this was a new experience, naturally the issue in some respects could be improved, and I hope to be able to effect these improvements in the coming year. Although the idea of making this Force a uniformed unit was received in some instances with opposition, yet, now that it is an accomplished fact, the good effect that it has had on the discipline and bearing of the men, the increased efficiency and respect now commanded have fully justified the step and any extra expense thereby incurred. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT. In my last report I spoke of the need for a department dealing exclusively with Criminal Investigation, While I have not been able to bring this Branch up to the standard its importance deserves, I have detailed Inspector Cruickshank to take charge of this department and he has two men in Vancouver working under his instructions. There is a lot to be done yet in this regard, but having made a start on its organization, I hope to have a competent Branch operating in the next year. POLICING OF MUNICIPALITIES BY BRITISH COLUMBIA POLICE. "A" Division.—No municipalities have heen taken over in the Victoria District other than the City of Duncan, which we are now policing, and this is apparently turning out very satisfactorily. City officials and residents in the City of Duncan highly appreciate the manner in which our officers carry out their duties. Corporal Russell, in charge, and Constable Shepherd are both zealous officers and carry out their duties most efficiently, both in the City of Duncan and the surrounding unorganized territory. " B " Division.—The only municipality in this Division to take advantage of the amended " Municipal Aet" in having their police-work done by the Provincial Police was Rossland. Notwithstanding a report furnished recently in this connection, I am well satisfied that the people of Rossland as a whole are very well satisfied with the service being given them by this Department. I look to see the present system remain in Rossland, and I am also satisfied that in future other municipalities will adopt a similar method. As a matter of fact, I have already been approached by the City of Nelson, getting data on our methods, and it may well be that this will ultimately become a local issue there. " D " Division.—On June 15th, 1925, according to an agreement with the Municipality of the City of Prince George, policing was assumed by this Force, the success of which can be measured by the vote taken in January last, when the present system was endorsed by a majority of 170—275 in favour of British Columbia Police and 105 against. " E " Division.—In this Division the policing of Matsqui Municipality by the Provincial Force since April 1st, 1925, has so far been successful. Better results have been obtained, with satisfactory service to the public. The question of policing Sumas Municipality has also been a subject of discussion, but as yet this municipality has not decided in favour of Provincial control, although there is a possibility that they may do so in the near future. General.—Generally speaking, the policing of municipalities and cities by the Provincial Force has been entirely satisfactory from every point of view. Indeed, not only have the municipalities themselves often effected a considerable financial saving, but by the elimination of " overlapping " services, not always sympathetic, local supervision has immeasurably improved —with one Force in control questions as to either jurisdiction or responsibility cannot arise. Again, when all is said and done, it is an obvious advantage for a municipality to have its local officer backed by a constahularly whose influence extends not only through the length and breadth of British Columbia, but also to neighbouring Provinces and to the States south of us. Although still in the experimental stage, the trend is apparent, and ,1 feel satisfied that, as time goes on, other civic administrators will more fully recognize the great crime-preventive value pertaining to a Police Force whose operations are subject to an independent control. IDENTIFICATION BUREAU. Although the value of our Finger-print and Record Office is being continually demonstrated, I feel this value might be further amplified by the adoption of criminal photography at Oakalla. Y 8 British Columbia. 1925 Photographs continue to play an extremely important part in effecting criminal identification, and, to my mind, there is no question that such an innovation would be of immense assistance to the Criminal Investigation Branch. CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE. It gives me great pleasure to be able to say that the conduct of the Force during the past year has been excellent and the discipline remains at a very high standard. There have, of course, been instances of dereliction of duty and some of misbehaviour, but these have been firmly dealt with. Fortunately these cases were very few, only four dismissals being made during the year, and this number includes those dismissed for inefficiency or unsuitability. When it is considered that the majority of the N.C.O.'s and men of this Force are carrying on their duties at stations that are far removed from Headquarters, and therefore are required to take important action and make far-reaching decisions on their own initiative, the almost total absence of complaints against the Force is a matter of extreme gratification. During the year I have had occasion to particularly commend in General Orders the work of the following N.C.O.'s and men :— September 10th, 1925. Constables Irving and Jacklin, for the efficient manner in which they carried out and conducted a search for a missing child near Cordova Bay. With the quick action of the officers the child was located in a short time. Again, on September 10th, Constables Hatcher and Jacklin, for excellent judgment in apprehending two young offenders with a stolen ear, both being wanted by the municipal authorities at Victoria. Constable W. A. Walker, Princeton Detachment, for his prompt action in the arrest of David Lloyd Chrisman for cattle-stealing. Corporal J. F. Johnston, Trail Detachment, for his prompt action in effecting the arrest of three men discovered in the act of breaking and entering. Constable W. J. Stewart, Midway Detachment. The City Clerk of Greenwood wrote to me an appreciation of the very valuable services rendered by Constable Stewart in bringing to justice a perpetrator of a series of thefts in the City of Greenwood. Sergeant G. H. Greenwood, Constable A. J. Smith, Constable F. Brindley, Constable I. J. Brown, and Probationer Ward, for the splendid work done in connection with the arrest of Jesse Mansfield, who had shot and killed George Whiting, road foreman, near Natal. In this commendation Constable Smith was specially singled out for the coolness displayed in the arrest of the offender. Constable F. Brindley, of Natal Detachment, for the excellent work performed by this officer in the case of a quantity of clothing, watches, etc., stolen at Crowsnest; the Constable's prompt action resulting in the arrest of two men at Natal, who were afterwards convicted. Constable D. A. Hazelton, Hope Detachment. A letter of appreciation was received by me from Geo. A. Lundie, M.A., editoral staff, Vancouver Daily Province. Constable Hazelton was commended for the arrest of James Lewis Morrison, who stole Mr. Lundie's overcoat from a C.N.R. passenger-train on December 4th, 1925, while Mr. Lundie was proceeding from Vancouver to Montreal. Constable A. T. Regan, North Bend Detachment, by P. Philip, Deputy Minister of Public Works, for services rendered him and his Department at North Bend. Very recently this officer died through heart-failure and his loss is much felt by this Department. Corporal W. J. Service and Constable T. Thiis, District Headquarters at Smithers, for effecting arrest and preparing case in Rex vs. Serek, robbery with violence. Constable W. J. Service, District Headquarters, Smithers, for assistance to Forest Branch. Constables J. G. Cunningham, W. V. Fenton, and W. Clark, in connection with numerous convictions in the Howe Sound area under the " Game Act " during a patrol with police launch "Watla" in June, 1925. Constable W. H. Hadley, Alert Bay Detachment, in connection with forest fires at Nimpkish Indian Reserve; also general policing of his district. Constable F. Broughton, in connection with breaking and entering of Government Liquor Store at Abbotsford. Constable A. C. Sutton, Powell River Detachment, for arrest of Geo. Hannay, escaped prisoner, at Squirrel Cove. Again, in connection with arrest of escaped prisoner, Joseph Martin, en route from Prince Rupert to Oakalla Prison Farm. 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Y 9 Constable A. MacClean, also in connection with escaped prisoner, Joseph Martin. , Constables Fox and Ledoux, of the Liquor Board staff, for work in conjunction with Provincial Police officers re Mission Liquor Store robbery. ASSISTANCE RENDERED OTHER DEPARTMENTS. When other Government departments require information they generally look to the Police to obtain the same. This custom was more than ever exemplified during the year 1925; in fact, certain investigations connected with the " Mothers' Pensions Act," " Fire Marshal Act," neglected children, hospitals for insane, destitute, sick and poor, Forest Department, etc., have resolved themselves into regular police duties. Moreover, I cannot recall a single instance in which the conduct of these investigations has been criticized by the Department directly concerned. On the contrary, time and again I have had letters thanking me for the assistance rendered by officers of the Force. Transportation both by land and water has been provided for officials of several departments while travelling on their official duties. Department of the Attorney-General. Besides guarding prisoners and looking after witnesses, the Force is called upon to supply orderlies at all .Assize Courts. " Deserted Wives' Maintenance Act."—The Provincial Police attended to twenty-six cases under this Act during 1925. " Fire Marshal Act."—Fifteen members of the Force have been appointed Assistant Fire Marshals under this Act, All members of the Force continue to render every assistance to the Fire Marshal and report on every fire occurring in their territory. " Game Act."—In my capacity of Provincial Game Warden I am making the enforcement of this Act the subject of a special report. " Government Liquor Act."—The attention of the Force is continually demanded in the enforcement of this Act, and its increased activities resulted in the number of cases dealt with during 1925 showing an increase of 138 over 1924. I am glad to be able to report that complete understanding exists between the Enforcement officers under Inspector Miller and the regular Constables of this Force, their co-operation resulting in the prosecution and conviction of a large number of violators. " Motor-vehicle Aet."—During the year 1925 55,057 motor-vehicles were licensed, an increase of 8,042 as compared with the number licensed during the year 1924. Of this number, 42,195 were issued by this Department direct from the five issuing offices at Kamloops, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Vancouver, and Victoria, the balance being issued through thirty Government Agents throughout the Province, assisted by our officers in the various districts. In addition to motor-vehicle licences, 770 motor-cycle, 243 motor-dealers', 335 trailer, 5,342 chauffeurs', and 72,115 drivers' licences were issued. The amount of revenue under the " Motor-vehicle Act" actually collected by officers of this Department amounted to the sum of $1,018,302.85. All issuing offices make a daily return to the General Headquarters Office at Victoria of all licences, etc., issued under the Act, such returns being accompanied by the original applications made, etc., all records for the Province being kept at this office. Reports of convictions, etc., from Magistrates are also received and recorded. The steady increase of motor-vehicles would appear to call for the formation of a squad of motor-cycle officers engaged exclusively on the enforcement of the " Motor-vehicle Act " and its regulations, as well as the "Highway Act" and regulations, and I would recommend that such a unit be formed for this purpose to enforce all of the above in so far as the portions of the Province policed by this Force are concerned, as well as in municipalities, with the exception of traffic regulations and speed. " Moving Pictures Act."—Whenever called upon assistance is rendered to the Censor. " Pool-rooms Act."—The Force continues to supervise the conduct of pool-rooms in unorganized territory, and before being issued with a licence all premises are required to be examined and reported on by the Provincial Police. During the year 1925 ninety-six pool-rooms were reported on and licences issued for that year. " Women's and Girls' Protection Act."—A number of cases have been brought to the attention of the Force and dealt with. Y 10 British Columbia. 1925 Department of Agrictjltube. " Sheep Protection Act."—The enforcement of this Act continues to receive the attention of this Force, as do the " Brand Act," " Animals Act," " Pound District Act," etc. A number of investigations were made under the " Noxious Weeds Act" and the necessary action taken. Hide inspections, cattle-marking, and contagious diseases of animals are all matters that this Force attends to as part of its duties. Depabtment of Education. The local knowledge of the Provincial Police has often been found valuable to this Department. Depabtment of Fisheries. During the fishing season of 1925 three Provincial Police officers were detailed for special fisheries duties. The selection of these men is always carefully made with a view to obtaining the best possible results. Only those with an extensive knowledge of the waters in which they operate and long experience with the subject are chosen. During the year 1925 the sum of $16,690 was collected in licences and taxes for the Fisheries Department. Department of Labouk. This Department has on many an occasion invoked the aid of the Provincial Police. There has been a number of prosecutions under the " Semi-monthly Payment of Wages Act" and the " Hours of Work Act," and the men are always in a position to report on local labour conditions. Department of Lands. The Force has rendered all assistance in its power to the Forest Branch officials, not only by assisting in the prosecution of cases, but also by procuring fire-fighters where necessary. During the past year some of my best men were especially detailed for forest-protection work. Depabtment of Mines. Three members of the Force are appointed Sub-Mining Recorders—at Hope, Lytton, and Hazelton. A number of prosecutions have been made under the " Coal-mines Regulation Act " and the " Metalliferous Mines Regulation Act," and the Force has also rendered assistance to the Inspectors of this Department. Department of the Provincial Secretary. " Dentistry Act."—Investigations have been made and prosecutions have followed under this Act on behalf of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. " Health Act."—Three hundred and ninety-five investigations of camps were made in the year 1925. The duty of quarantining the occupants of homes in which an infectious disease has shown also falls on this Force. " Mental Hospitals Act."—The work in this connection is on the increase, as is shown by the comparative figures of 113 for 1925 to 66 patients attended to in 1924. " Mothers' Pensions Act."—One hundred and eighteen cases were investigated for the Board in 1925. Indigent, Aged, and Sick Persons.—This branch of the Provincial Secretary's Department requires a great deal of attention from the Force, whose investigations often necessitate long and arduous patrols. In the report following an investigation the Department always requires a recommendation from the officer, and it is left entirely to his judgment as to the amount and necessity for relief. Neglected Children.—The Force is being constantly employed by the Superintendent of Neglected Children to make investigations, sometimes extremely delicate ones, and the escort of children to the Home in Vancouver is a task undertaken on many an occasion. Vital Statistics.—The officers stationed at the Hope, MeBride, Hudson Hope, and Bella Coola Detachments have been appointed as District Registrars of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, and issuers of Marriage Licences. 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Y 11 Public Works Department. The condition of roads is watched and many matters in connection with them reported to District Engineers. A check on heavy vehicles is constantly kept to prevent infractions of the " Highway Act." Tbeasury Dep_irtment. Appendix III. at the end of this report gives details of the revenue collected by the Force during the year 1925. DOMINION STATUTES. The enforcement of Dominion Statutes has been a particular duty in all Provincial Police/ districts. A noticeable feature of our criminal work has been the large number of cases handled under the " Opium and Narcotic Drug Act" and the " Indian Act." In this connection another feature worthy of comment is the high percentage of Orientals concerned with offences under the first-mentioned law. We have also co-operated to a large extent with Dominion officials charged with the supervision of immigration, criminal contagious diseases, shippingf, contagious diseases of animals, customs and excise, explosives, Indians, migratory birds protection, naturalization, the postal service, paroled prisoners, ticket-of-leave, quarantine, railways, and the telegraph service, and I am pleased to be able to say that we have received full measure of support from all Dominion Government officials in every branch. GENERAL. During the year I visited every divisional headquarters and many district headquarters and detachments. I am pleased to be able to say that at all times I found the Force carrying out its duties in a very efficient manner and almost without exception to the entire satisfaction of the law-abiding community. While I have remarked about the uniforms under that heading in this report, yet mention of the striking improvement in the bearing of the men on the detachments visited was very marked, and this improvement seemed to me to be reflected in the attitude of the men towards their work. There was a noticeable keenness and alacrity that could not fail to impress, and I consider the uniforming of the Force to be one of the outstanding achievements in its history. Assistant Superintendent Owen also made exhaustive inspection trips during the year, and made a number of recommendations relative to administrative matters throughout the Province, which I have from time to time placed before you for your consideration. I have always given special attention to co-operation with the various municipal, city, the R.C.M.P., and other Police Forces, and I am glad to be able to report that the most cordial relationship exists between us and the other Police bodies. We have always been ready to render every assistance possible to any Force that may ask for it, and in return I am able to say that we have never appealed in vain to any Force for anything that we may require in the way of police-work. In those Divisions where the hobo situation is most marked the officers commanding these Divisions report that the C.P.R. and the C.N.R. Police have many times expressed their appreciation of the assistance we have been able to render. I may say that the number of vagrants making their way both East and West was greatly increased, probably due to the exceptional mildness of the weather. Of the spirit of co-operation shown by the other Western Provincial Police Forces, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. I cannot speak too highly. To any request we make we always receive prompt attention, and it is with a great deal of pleasure that I draw your attention to the policy of mutual assistance so earnestly fostered by Commissioners Bryan, Mabony, and Martin. Equally gratifying is the understanding that exists between us and the Sheriffs and Police across the border. The holding of the Annual Convention of the North-west Association of Sheriffs and Police in Victoria brought together heads of all branches of police-work in the U.S.A. and this country and created an interest in each other that cannot fail to react to the benefit of all concerned. With the harmony existing the prevention of crime is made easier, and I shall continue to do my utmost to further the spirit which I feel confident will be extended by every man in my command. During the year, and since the appearance of the Provincial Police in uniform, I have been asked to detail squads of men for various ceremonial functions, including the opening of the Provincial Legislature. The opening ceremonies at the new University of British Columbia at Point Grey required a large number of men from the Vancouver Detachment, as did the opening Y 12 British Columbia. 1925 of the Second Narrows Bridge. On each of these occasions the men drew much favourable comment. Towards the end of the year 1924 we were confronted with a number of very serious crimes, murder, hi-jacking, and bank robbery, perpetrated by gangs of criminals from the United States. With the assistance of specials from the other side, we were able to bring to justice all the members of these gangs, and at the Assize hearing penalties compatible with the crimes committed were awarded, the extreme penalty being given in three cases. Nothing of this nature has occurred since that time, and it is apparent that the example of the swift justice administered to criminals in this country has had a telling effect on bandits who had considered this Province a fertile field for their depredations. These cases not only afforded a splendid proof of the efficiency of the Police of this Province, but also demonstrated that in Canada law and order must be respected. I have dealt with the different phases of our work during the year under their separate headings in another part of this report—general, policing, and administration matters, policing of municipalities, conduct and discipline, etc. In conclusion, I should like to say that in their reports for the year presented to me the Inspectors in command of Divisions without exception express their appreciation for the whole-hearted support they have received from all the N.C.O.'s and men under them. I should like to add my own appreciation to theirs and at the same time warmly thank Assistant Superintendent Owen and every Inspector for their loyal support at all times. To yourself I wish to express the appreciation of myself and all ranks for your sympathetic manner and kind consideration given to all matters touching the work and welfare of the Force. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. H. McMULLIN, Superintendent, British Columbia Provincial Police. CRIMINAL STATISTICS. Appendix I. at the end of this report gives in detail the cases dealt with by Provincial officers. This table does not give the full total for the Province, but includes all indictable offences where the accused was committed for trial and summary convictions dealt with by the Force, but not summary convictions of cities and municipalities which have their own Police Force. The number of all cases entered amounted to 3,263, with convictions amounting to 3,113, or 85.92 per cent. This shows an increase of cases entered over last year of 899. The number of escorts of prisoners made during the year was 2,285 and 169,130 miles were travelled in the course of these escorts. The following is a short summary of the most important cases occurring during the year:— Murder and Attempts. Rex vs. Leslie Dickie (Murder).—The accused, Leslie Dickie, was charged with the murder of his infant grandson during a religious frenzy. He appeared for trial at the Nanaimo Spring Assize on May 27th, 1925. The jury found him " not guilty." He was, however, detained in custody and examined as to his mental condition, and upon being declared insane was committed to Essondale Mental Hospital. Rex vs. I. Yamo-moto (Murder).—The accused was charged with the murder of a fellow- countryman (Japanese) at Port Alice. On May 28th. 1925, he appeared for trial at the Nanaimo Spring Assize, was found " guilty " and sentenced to death. This sentence was subsequently commuted to life imprisonment. Rex vs. George Olebar and James King (Murder).—This was a case arising out of a drunken orgy on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in which a man named Jamieson was killed. George Olebar and James King were arraigned at the Nanaimo Fall Assize on this charge on November 4th, 1925. The jury found the accused " not guilty " and they were discharged, whereupon King was returned to Oakalla to serve the balance of a six-month sentence for supplying liquor to Indians. 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent op Provincial Police. Y 13 Rex vs. Corano (Murder).—This case occurred at Golden in September, 1925.. The accused, sitting in a beer-parlour, got information to the effect that a man on the street had been insulting his wife. Corano left the beer-parlour, followed the man up the street, and from the evidence hit him with his fist, the man falling on the street. When the Police and doctor arrived the man was dead. The accused was tried at the Revelstoke Pall Assize and acquitted. Rex vs. Hanley (Murder).—In this instance the accused, during an interview with a nurse at the Nurses' Home at Trail, pulled out a revolver and shot her dead. He then turned the weapon upon himself and severely wounded himself. The accused has already stood two trials on a charge of " murder " at the Nelson Assizes and in both cases the jury disagreed. He will be again tried at the forthcoming Assize. Rex vs. Mansfield (Murder).—In this case the accused laboured under an imagined grievance as between himself and a Government road-gang. On the evening of August 19th, 1925, he accosted the members of this particular gang and ordered them to stop work, and upon their refusal he returned home and procured a rifle. Coming back shortly after, he opened fire, wounded two of their number, and then escaped into the bush. On the following day Mr. Whiting, the road foreman, travelling back from Natal to his home in a Ford car, was intercepted by the accused on the road and there shot down in cold blood. The action of Sergeant Greenwood and his officers are worthy of comment in this case, as everything possible was done to locate Mansfield, their efforts being successful on the following evening, when Constable Smith, who had Mansfield's home under observation, noticed his going in that direction. I have already referred to Constable Smith's very cool and prompt action in effecting Mansfield's arrest and disarming him. Two charges were laid against the accused, one of attempted murder and one of murder, on which charges he was tried at the Fall Assize at Cranbrook, the jury bringing in a verdict of " manslaughter " on the more serious crime. Mansfield was sentenced to fifteen years in the Penitentiary by Mr. Justice W. A. McDonald. The Department has already signified its intention of entering a stay of proceedings in the case of attempted murder. Rex vs. Gujar Singh (Murder).—This case arose in the City of Kelowna.* At about 10.30 p.m. on July 11th, 1925, Tarah Singh, a Hindu, was stabbed near the heart and a blood-vessel in the neck severed (either of these wounds would have been fatal), causing his death. The accused, Gujar Singh, endeavoured to escape, but was captured by Provincial Police officers between Kelowna and Penticton. He was tried at the Vernon Fall Assize, found " guilty" of manslaughter, and sentenced to ten years in the British Columbia Penitentiary by His Lordship Mr. Justice Morrison. Rex vs. Fred Cyr (Murder).—On November 25th, 1925, Fred Cyr walked into the Provincial Police Detachment at Hanceville and confessed to having killed .Alex. Ducharme, a trapper, at Chilko Lake on November 5th, 1925. According to Cyr's written confession, a dispute occurred between Ducharme and himself over a trap-line and also concerning Cyr's activities in connection with a mineral prospect. Sergeant Bowen, of the Yale Police District, was detailed for this investigation, which necessitated taking the Coroner and jury on a long hazardous trip in the winter. At Prince George Assize, before His Lordship Mr. Justice Murphy and jury, a verdict of " not guilty " was brought in and accused discharged accordingly. Rex vs. Mrs. Mamie Colich (Attempted Murder).—The accused in this case attempted to cut her husband's throat while he was asleep in bed. She was tried at the New Westminster Assize on three counts—namely, attempted murder, wounding with, intent to do grievious bodily harm, and assault. She was found " guilty " on the second count and sentenced to twenty-three months' imprisonment. The accused, after finding her attempt on her husband's life was unsuccessful, endeavoured to commit suicide, but in this she was not successful. For this offence she was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, sentence to run concurrent with the above sentence of twenty-three months. Rex vs. Tommy Sampson (Attempted Murder).—The accused, an Indian of the Bridge River Indian Reserve, Lillooet, was charged with the murder of Peter George Kistemtt, an Indian. At the Kamloops Spring Assize a " no bill" was returned by the grand jury, but a " true bill" was brought in on a charge of " shooting with intent to do grievious bodily harm." A verdict of " not guilty " being returned, Sampson was honourably discharged. The defence maintained that as the accused mounted his horse his rifle was accidentally discharged. Big Alex, and Edie (Murder).—These Indians of Liard River, together with Clem, Dan, and Jimmy Loot, also Indians, were charged at the August Assize in Prince Rupert with the murder Y 14 British Colu.mbia. 1925 of Moccasin Jim, another Indian, on the Liard River in the year 1922. Big Alex, and Edie were found guilty of " manslaughter," the former being sentenced to five years' and the latter to ten years' suspended sentence. The three Loots were found " not guilty" and discharged. The incidents connected with this case were fully dealt with in my last annual report. Briefly, a. R.C.M.P. patrol commanded by Inspector T. V. Sandys-Wunsch ascertained that Moccasin Jim, suspected of witchcraft, had been murdered by his fellows and then buried. Following the matter- up, Inspector Sandys-Wunsch subsequently discovered the body and brought those concerned to trial. Frank Bird, Alex. Bird, and Frank Roy (Murder).—These half-breeds were accused of the murder of Mathew McLean, Indian, near Hazelton. This case originated on September 13th, 1924, when McLean was reported missing and was last seen alive in company with the accused. In October, 1925, a skeleton was found in the Skeena River at Salvus and identified as that of McLean. The three were committed for trial, which, it is expected, Willi take place at the Spring Assize, 1926, at Prince Rupert. Rex vs. Faustina Pena (Attempted Murder).—This man picked a quarrel with G. Agarde at Stewart on June 8th, 1925, in the course of which the latter was stabbed. Pena was committed for trial and at the Assize held in August, 1925, at Prince Rupert was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. Gillis Murder Case.—Much public interest was aroused in this case, particularly when the horrifying circumstances of the murders were brought to light in the trials of the accused, Owen B. Baker and Harry Sowash, alias Myers. A most complete case was made out for the Crown against both men, on the strength of which they were both sentenced to hang, and paid the penalty on January 14th, 1926. A similar sentence was passed on Charles Morris, the third member of the trio convicted, but this was reduced to life imprisonment on the order of the Hon. the Minister of Justice. The work of Inspector Cruickshank in connection with this case was an outstanding feature of the year. Trouble amongst Chinese at Port Moody.—On May 19th, 1925, a shooting affray took place at Port Moody, due apparently to internal " Tong " fueds amongst certain factions of the Chinese of the Lower Mainland, and resulting in several fatalities. Although prosecutions were instituted against certain Chinese, after considerable investigation-work by the local Police and this Department no convictions were obtained. Rex vs. Charles Henry alias Sonny White (Murder).—In this case one Frank Rosso, a storekeeper at North Vancouver, was found brutally murdered, and a strong case was built up, chiefly on circumstantial evidence through the efforts of Constable D. C. Campbell, of the Vancouver Detachment, and his bloodhounds, pointing to the accused, White, a half-breed, as the murderer. On October 26th, 1925, a verdict of " guilty " was rendered by an Assize Court jury and the prisoner sentenced to hang on January 14th, 1926. By order of the Court of Appeal a new trial has been ordered in this case, to come up at the Vancouver Spring Assize. Rex vs. Harold Berentsen (Murder).—A record in bringing a case before the Courts was obtained in this prosecution. It arose from an alleged feud of long standing between two members of the crew of an ocean-going steamer, which culminated in one of the two being stabbed to death while the ship was at the Port of Vancouver. In order to allow the ship to proceed on its way, special efforts were made to expedite the preliminary hearing and trial. The outcome was almost a foregone conclusion from the commencement, and Berentsen was found " guilty " and sentenced to hang on January 18th, 1926, the crime having been committed on October 28th, 1925. The sentence has since been reduced to life imprisonment by order of the Hon.'the Minister of Justice, a decision which, owing to certain extenuating circumstances made apparent at the trials, has met with general public approval. Rex vs. Chang Sing (Murder).—This man was tried on a charge of murdering David Chang Lew, one of the most prominent of his fellow-countrymen in British Columbia, at the Chop Suey House, Pender Street, Vancouver, in September, 1924. At the Spring Assize Chang Sing was acquitted. Rex vs. Charlie Walkus (Indian) (Murder).—A charge of fatally shooting was laid against the above, but the Police later recovering the body of Tommy Henderson, Indian, near Rivers Inlet, this was changed to murder, and a special investigator, Dr. G. F. Curtis, was sent to make a second inquest. He found that there had been an altercation and deduced that a rifle in the 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Y 15 hands of Walkus had gone off accidentally. Walkus was subsequently acquitted by the Assize Court jury at Vancouver. Rex vs. N*eganie (Indian) (Manslaughter).—The accused when drinking with other Indians at Chesacut Lake Reserve, Chilcotin, was alleged to have struck Louie Johnson, an elderly Indian, from which blow or kick Johnson never recovered. On June 9th, 1925, before His Lordship Mr. Justice W. A. MacDonald at Prince Rupert Assizes, a verdict of " not guilty " was brought in and prisoner released. The witnesses in this case were most unsatisfactory. Robbeby with Violence. Rex vs. Ross Watson.—This was a case arising out of the Nanaimo bank robbery, which took place in December, 1924. Accused appeared for trial at the Nanaimo Spring Assize. The jury failed to agree and the accused was kept in custody until the Nanaimo Fall Assize. On November 2nd, 1925, accused appeared for his second trial on this charge, and the jury found him " not guilty." He was thereupon discharged. Rex vs. Stone, alias Rossi (Robbery with Violence).—This was a case arising out of the Nanaimo bank robbery, and the accused was the first person to be punished for participation in that crime. He appeared before Stipendiary Magistrate C. H. Beevor-Potts in the City Police Court, Nanaimo, on August 27th, 1925, and upon pleading " guilty " was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment in the Penitentiary and twenty lashes. Rex vs. Antone Moresco, alias Alfred Castro (Robbery with Violence).—The accused was charged with robbery with violence in connection with the Royal Bank robbery at Nanaimo, which took place in December, 1924. He appeared in the City Police Court on October 16th, 1925, at Nanaimo, and Magistrate C. H. Beevor-Potts sentenced him to eight years in the Penitentiary with twenty lashes, he having entered a plea of " guilty." Rex vs. William Bagley (Robbery with Violence).—This was another charge arising out of the Nanaimo bank robbery in December, 1924. On November 5th, 1925, William Bagley appeared for trial on the charge of robbery with violence, and upon being found " guilty " was sentenced to ten years in tbe Penitentiary with twenty lashes. Rex vs. Ward (Robbery with Violence).—In this case the accused, in company with another man, entered the premises of the Imperial Bank of Canada at Creston at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, held up the manager and his assistant, robbed the safe of approximately $7,500, and left the premises. Some bystanders, seeing something wrong, raised the alarm, and a posse, including Constable McLaren and a number of citizens, took up the pursuit, the bandits using their guns freely to avoid capture. Some of the citizens ran across one of these men before night and effected his arrest, the other man making his escape. He was particularly well aided in this by reason of a dense fog coupled with smoke from forest fires. Inspector Dunwoody arrived there in company with Constables Mackenzie and King that evening and careful search was kept up for two days and two nights, but the same weather conditions still prevailing it was impossible to get any trace of the man. It is assumed that this man got across the International Boundary, as a camp aferwards discovered showed that the bandits had made preparations for going out by Port Hill. Ward, .the man in custody, was sentenced to eight years and the lash by His. Honour Judge Forin. City Hall and Capital Theatre Robberies, Vancouver.—Although these offences occurred in 1923, it was not until this year that the perpetrators have been brought to justice. As a result of some good work by the Detective Branch of the Vancouver City Police, C. C. Thompson, alias Hollywood; Frank de Paula, alias Machiel, alias Pelegrini; and John Howell, alias Howard, were all committed for trial, and found " guilty " in connection with the city pay-roll robbery of over $76,000. The two first named were also found " guilty " of the Capital Theatre robbery of $2,680, each receiving sentences of fourteen years on the first charge and twelve years on the second, the same to run concurrently. A stay of proceedings was entered in Howell's case as he was already serving an unfinished sentence in the Walla Walla Penitentiary, Washington. Other Cases. Rex vs. Frank Mclsaac (Assault with Intent to Rob).—A complaint was made by telephone - by Mr. Duckering, a merchant of Hope, B.C., that a man had attempted to hold him up in his store. Prompt response was given to the call by Constable Hazelton, Hope Detachment. Two men were found in the store whom this officer had ordered out of town two hours previously. Y 16 British Columbia. 1925 A third man, named Mclsaac, who had been seen in their company a short time prior to the holdup, was also arrested and identified by Mr. Duekering. On January Sth, 1926, Mclsaac was found " guilty " and sentenced to one year's imprisonment, leniency being shown liim as he was under the influence of liquor when he committed the offence. Rex vs. Steve Bandich (Wounding with Intent).—On September 17th, 192:5, the accused attacked and twice stabbed a fellow-Russian whilst they were passengers from Anyox to Prince Rupert on a C.N.R. steamer. Bandich was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Rex vs. Arthur Stewart (Indian) (Wounding).—Stewart attacked another Indian at Port Essington with an axe, causing him to lose the sight of one eye. Owing to the provocation by the injured man a sentence of one year was imposed. Rex vs. Arthur Bellos (Assault occasioning Bodily Harm).—This man, of Prince George, struck another man over the head with some heavy material, and was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment. This case is now pending appeal. Rex vs. Alexander Bigoff (Forgery).—This man forged three cheques at Stewart in January, 1925, by using the name of his cousin. Sentenced to two years on each charge, to run con- currrently. Rex vs. Joseph Oscar Williams (Forgery).—This man passed two forged cheques on merchants of Smithers during September, 1925. Sentenced to two years on each charge, to run concurrently. Rex vs. William Keaist (Seduction).—On October 28th, 1925, William Keaist appeared for trial at the Nanaimo Pall Assize, charged with seduction. The jury were unable to agree and were therefore discharged. On November 10th accused was again tried on this charge. Again the jury failed to reach an agreement, whereupon His Lordship Mr. Justice Murphy released Keaist on his own recognizance to come up for trial when called upon. The case was traversed to the next Assize. Rex vs. Richard Harry Ainsworth (Procuring).—This case arose in the City of Vernon, where the accused had rented a house for himself and his alleged wife; they also had a young girl with them. At the Vernon Pall Assize accused was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment by His Lordship Mr. Justice Morrison. Rex vs. Henry Higginbottom (Seduction).—The accused in this case is an elderly man who resided on a ranch in Empire Valley, near Clinton, with his half-breed wife and daughter, together with their ward, Louise Carrigan. He had misconducted himself with his ward for a number of years. At Prince George Assize he was sentenced by His Lordship Mr. Justice Murphy to one year's imprisonment, leniency being shown him on account of his age.. The Doukhobor Situation. This report would not be complete without some reference to the Doukhobor situation, which reached a climax about the beginning of 1925. The school question has always been a bone of contention with these people, who live on the community system; every effort having been made by both the Police and School Departments to make these people observe the law, but with little success. Some few years ago the more rabid fanatics began burning the schools, and in February, 1925, practically the last standing school was burnt. It was quite apparent then that something must be done to make the Doukhobors observe the law, and, accordingly, School Inspector Sheffield and Inspector Dunwoody were specially commissioned to deal with the situation. It is already a matter of record the action they took in seizing the property of these people in order to meet a fine of $3,500 which had heen imposed on them for non-attendance of the children at school. How.pregnant with results these efforts were is clearly shown by the fact that the Doukhobors since that time have rebuilt the burnt schools and to-day the accommodation is taxed to capacity. This condition of affairs is one, I think, on which we can very well congratulate ourselves. 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C * •* "5 fl p*5 rt 3 B rt jr r a 4. s £ si 1 0 y c E- H .t- u r- ^ a p M Y 24 British Columbia. 1925 APPENDIX V. LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE B.C. POLICE, WITH DETACHMENTS. Headquarters. Superintendent and Provincial Game Warden Colonel J. H. McMullin Victoria. Assistant Superintendent W. Owen Vancouver. Sub-Inspector G. A. Hood Victoria. Constable C. Clark H. H. Clarke „ „ J. C. Lowe Vancouver. Probationer W. H. Greenwood Victoria. Criminal Investigation Branch. Inspector F. Cruickshank Vancouver. Constable J. P. M. Hannah „ J. W. Cruickshank ,, Finger-print and, Record Branch. Sergeant W. J. Voisey H.Q., Victoria. Constable R. Peachey „ . „ C. O. Ockenden „ Motor Licence Branch. Sergeant W. H. Handley H.Q., Victoria. Constable G. L. Asquith „ F. E. L. Philp Game Branch. Inspector M. Furber H.Q., Victoria. Constable T. H. M. Conly „ " A " Division. Divisional Headquarters— Officer Commanding ..Inspector T. W. S. Parsons A'ictoria. Victoria District— Sergeant R. Owens Dist. II.Q., Victoria. Corpora] J. Russell Duncan. Constable W. V. Shepherd „ R. Godwin Ganges. „ W. J. Hatcher Victoria. R. Meadows J. M. Bella „ R. Harvey „ C. C. Jacklin JM. Kelly „ H. Bishop Gulf Islands (launch). Nanaimo District— Staff-Sergeant A. T. Stephenson Dist. H.Q., Nanaimo. Constable W. J. M. Telfer H. N. Wood Alberni. „ S. W. Dawson Campbell River. „ R. L. Matthews .Courtenay. ,, J. A. Anderson Cumberland. 16 Geo. 5 Report op the Superintendent op Provincial Police. Y 2c "A" Division—Continued. Nanaimo District—Continued. Corporal A. D. I. Mustart Nanaimo. Constable . F. E. Bradner „ G. F. Elliott „ G. Williams Port Alice. „ J. A. Smith Alberni. Game Branch, " A " Division— Game Constable G. L. Ewing Duncan. „ G. B. Simpson... Lake Cowichan. „ R. Gidley Victoria. ,, A. P. Cummins ,, „ R. M. Stewart Comox. „ A. Monks Courtenay. „ R. Marshall ......Nanaimo. " B " Division. Divisional Headquarters— Officer Commanding Inspector W. R. Dumvoody Nelson. Divisional Clerk Constable C. K. McKenzie „ Boundary District— Sergeant J. A. Fraser Dist. H.Q., Penticton. Constable C. H. Martin Coalmont. „ D. A. Macdonald Fairview. „ G. F. Killam Grand Forks. „ A. E. Spall Keremeos. „ W. B. Stewart Greenwood. „ J. J. McConnell Penticton. „ R. C. B. Foote Princeton. Fernie District— Sergeant G. H. Greenwood Dist. H.Q., Fernie. Constable H. S. Clark .Corbin. „ S. S. Saunders Cranbrook. A. J. Smith Elko. „ G. D. Mead .Fernie. „ E. T. Davies „ „ J. Itenner Kimberley. „ R. S. Nelson „ F. Brindley Natal. F. G. Brown Waldo. „ G. W. Donahoe Wardner. .G. C. Sharpe Yahk. North-east Kootenay District— Corporal F. Fryer Dist. H.Q., Golden. Constable J. P. Green „ „ „ A. E. Vachon Athalmer. C. H. O'Halloran Revelstoke. West Kootenay District— Staff-Sergeant E. Gammon Dist. H.Q., Nelson. Constable H. W. King Nelson. H. McLaren Creston. C. F. Oland Kaslo. „ P. W. Jupp : Nakusp. „ W. H. Laird New Denver. J. Urquhart Rossland. W. R. Henley Salmo. Corporal J. F. Johnston .Trail. 3 Y 26 British Columbia. 1925 Game Branch, " B " Division Game Constable Divisional Headquarters— Officer Commanding Divisional Clerk Kamloops District— Sergeant Constable Corporal Constable Lillooet District— Corporal Constable Vernon District— Sergeant Constable " B " Division- ..G. H. Soles -Continued. Athalmer. Canal Flats. Cranbrook. Elk Prairie. Golden. ....Penticton. ..D. Greenwood.... ..G. Thomas .1. J. Brown F. H. Butwell.... R. M. Robertson "C" Inspector W. L. Constable E. Pa ...W. Kier .JR. Pritchard Div Fei :ter ISION. nie son Kamloops. — ,, ....Dist. H.Q., Kamloops. .....Chase. ..W. E. Giles A. W. Mable -F. Badman Kamloops. Merritt. Mount Olie. .A. W. Collins ...F. W. Gallagher .JR. H. Tebb ...H. C. Clarke ..G. C. Mortimer.. ..G. A. Johnson.... J M. Smith Quesnel. ....Dist. II.Q.. Vernon. Enderby. Kelowna. Sicamous. ....Dist. H.Q., Ashcroft. Yale District— Sergeant Constable » >t .P. Pentecost ..C. F. Kearns ..G. F. Bradley 31. Gorman .J ». ....Clinton. .1). A. Hazelton... T. Higginbottom ..W. Greenwood... A. T. Regan Division. W. E. V. Spiller Ponder Hope. Lillooet. ....Lytton. North Bend. Kelowna. Barkerville. Hanceville. Likelv. Lillooet. Lumby. Prince Rupert. — tt Dist. H.Q., Prince George. Giscome. Red Pass. MeBride Game Branch, " C " Division Came Constable tt tt jj Divisional Headquarters— Officer Commanding .. Divisional Clerk Fort George District— Corporal Constable ._R. D. Sullivan... ...G. F. Turner ...Ian McRae ...II. P. Hughes ...G. D. McKenzie. .J. A. Quesnel "D" Acting-Inspector Constable R. P. ..W. A. Walker H. L. McKennev .A. F. Sinclair ..S. Service . G. H. Clark Prince George. 16 Geo. 5 Report of the Superintendent op Prov incial Police. Y 27 Fort George District—Oonti Constable " D " Division—Continued, nued. ... W. A. Huggard Prince George. — >t ...A. H. Silk ...M. Martin Hazelton District— Corporal Constable Peace River District— Corporal Constable Prince Rupert District— Sergeant Constable ...IL H. Mansell.... ....W. J. Service . . Vanderhoof. Dist. H.Q., Smithers. ....P. Carr ....S. Cline Burns Lake. Hazelton. ...A. Fairbairn ....W. A. S. Duncan —G. C. Barber ...A. McNeil ...AV. Smith Telkwa. Dist. H.Q., Pouce Coupe. Fort St. John. Dist. H.Q., Prince Rupert. Anyox. ?f Game Branch, " D " Divisio Game Corporal Game Constable Divisional Headquarters— Officer Commanding Divisional Clerk Vancouver District— Constable Corporal Constable Sergeant ...R. Webster ....J. A. Williams.— ....G. E. Ashton Atlin. Bella Coola. Dease Lake. Masset. Ocean Falls. Port Essington. Prince Rupert. ....C. Kench ...A. Dryden ...JR. Gibson ...F. D. Markland. ....T. A. Camm ...G. A. Wyman ...J. H. Smith ....F. Islip ....J. P. Eggleshaw. n. ...T. Van Dyk ...C. D. Muirhead.. ...F. Forfar ...0. L. Hall "E" Staff-Sergeant S Constable B. Me ...W. H. Hadley Stewart. Division. North Terrace. Prince Rupert. Finlav Forks. Hudson Hope. Smithers. * Vancouver. Alert Bay. Powell River. Rivers Inlet. Squamish. Vancouver. ...A. C. Sutton ...A. MacCIean ...A. W. Stone ...J. W. Chadwick. — 0. AVilkie ....S. Marshall Vancouver District (Motor Sergeant Constable ...R. A. Sims ...T. R. Baker F. W. Russell-Ri ...A. J. Collison Licence Branch) — ....G. H. Jennings... ....E. McArthur J. R. Shannon.... ...H. E. Baker gby Dist. H.Q., Vancouver. Vancouver. Miss Wade • Y 28 British Columbia. 1925 " E " Division—Continued. New Westminster District— Sergeant J. Macdonald Dist. H.Q., New Westminster. Constable F. Broughton ..Abbotsford. Corporal G. J. Duncan Mission. Constable M. J. Condon „ Corporal J. Kelly, New Westminster. Constable .C. H. DawTson „ J. S. Pilling Game Branch, " E " Division— Game Constable J. G. Cunningham Vancouver. H. C. Pyke Chilliwack. „ D. C. Campbell Edmonds. „ W. H. Cameron Ladner. „ P. Corrigan Matsqui. E. G. Stedham Pitt Meadows. „ J. 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