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CAMDEN NJ |
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The Police Department of the City of Camden NJ was founded in 1871, and has roots going back long before that. In 1961, the Department published its first Annual Report. Thanks to former Camden police officer Frank Crissey, who served from 1962 until his retirement in 1987, and his wife Jeanne, for making the 1962 Report available. Phil Cohen |
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ALFRED R. PIERCE, MAYOR, City of Camden Native of Camden and lifelong resident.....educated in public school system.....attended Rutgers South Jersey and received law degree from Dickinson School of Law.....served US Army Air Force in World War II as combat pilot credited with 51 missions.....rose to rank of captain.....married with three children.....former attorney Camden City Board of Education .....elected to city commission on coalition ticket in 1959- became Mayor under the new form of mayor-council government in July 1961 |
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Colonel EDWIN ALLEN BEDELL Retired 1961, US Army Colonel.....graduate of Middlebury College .....formerly Director Public Works, appointed Director of Public Safety June, 1962.....attended numerous military schools for administration, including Armed Forces Staff College..... married, father of one child.....proficient in a number of foreign languages. |
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WILLIAM H. NEALE, Chief of Police Lifelong
resident of city..... educated in public school system |
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Colonel
Edwin Bedell Dear
Director: It
is with pleasure that I present herewith the Annual In this report we have endeavored to present, in as concise form as possible, all essential information covering the work and accomplishments of this Department during the year 1962. Utiliz- ing pictures and graphs, we have aimed to present a clear and realistic concept of the various units of our Department, each of which plays a vital part in providing the citizens of Camden with efficient and effective police service. An interesting segment of the report points out the overall decrease in the crime index pattern and indicates a noticeable increase in vice arrests. The crime rate in Camden is 5.2% under the previous year, 1961. The national average has increased approximately 97% from the same year. We
are constantly endeavoring to improve and modernize our We
further trust that the attainments herein will merit your confidence and
approval. Very
truly yours, <Signed> WILLIAM
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THE
HISTORY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN AND ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City of Camden was established in 1773 by Jacob Cooper, great-grandson of William Cooper, one of the original colonial settlers and a close friend of William Penn. It was named for Charles Pratt, Earl of Camden and Lord Chancellor of England in 1776, who was a firm friend of the American colonies during the American Revolution At
first Camden existed only as a small settlement of houses With
the growth in population and industry, Camden was incorporated as a city
in 1828 with an area of 3.9 square miles, or 2,496 acres. Its population
was 1,143. The city was made up of five groups or villages; Cooper's Point
was William Cooper's Ferry, Kaighn's Point was Kaighnstown, Pinchtown was
the section along the shore below Federal Street, Dogwoodtown was a
cluster of houses at Federal Street near the Cooper River Creek, Camden
proper was the area from North Sixth Street to the Delaware River. This type of police
protection remained until the Charter of 1851. Under this Charter, City
Marshals acted as Chiefs of Police and were elected annually by the
people. The following have
served as City Marshals:
The police force
achieved a measure of formal organization in December, 1868, when uniforms
were first issued. Shortly afterward, the city fathers recognized the need
for a full time police department. The following have
served as Chiefs of Police of the Camden City Police Department. 1871-73
Daniel W. Curliss 1874
William H. Hemsing 1875-76
Daniel W. Curliss 1877-79
Charles F. Daubmann 1880-85
Josiah Matlack 1886
Harry H. Franks 1887-93
Samuel Dodd 1894
William H. Davis 1895-98
Samuel Dodd 1899-06
John Foster 1907-21
E.A. Gravenor 1922-26
James E. Tatem 1927-30 Louis H. Stehr Jr.* 1931
Acting Chief, Major Charles V. Dickinson 1932-33
Acting Chief John W. Golden 1934-39
Arthur Colsey 1939-41
Acting Chief Ralph Bakley 1942-48
George Frost 1948-49
Acting Chief Samuel Johnson 1949-60
Gustav Koerner 1960
Donald Watson (temporary) 1960-1962
William H. Neale Statistics and Records Systems, a Detective Division, modern Traffic Bureau, new Communications System, K-9 Corps, and an ultra-new Tactical Force were instituted. Today the Police Department of the City of Camden is considered as modern as any police in the United States. Several foreign nations have used Camden as a pattern in organizing their own departments. Future plans call for a new Police Building which will include an up-to-date crime laboratory, more equipment for communications, a jail and courtroom and all Division and Central Headquarters under one roof. Thus all subdivisions of the Police Department will be centralized for greater efficiency and better service to the public. * The booklet as originally published misspelled Chief Tatem's name, and omitted Chief Stehr. |
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PATROL DIVISION The
Patrol Division 5 constantly on the alert to its prime Within the Patrol structure is the efficient and effective K-9 Corps and the mobile Tactical Unit. These flexible arms of the Patrol force are available for duty in any locale where the need is indicated. Vice and spontaneous criminal action are their prime targets. The City is divided into 10 Patrol Sectors. It is within these sectors that the four primary units -- the radio patrol cars, patrol wagons, foot patrolmen, and plainclothes operators of the Patrol Division are assigned. The City consists of 207 miles of streets, 12 miles of water front, and a population of 117,159. In addition, being an industrial city, Camden daily accommodates thousands of transients and commuters. The range of activities handled by the personnel of the Patrol Division extends from simple complaints to homicides. In addition to routine patrol, services, inspections and hospital runs comprise a large portion of the daily work load. |
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| Roll Call and Inspection |
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Front row from left: William Kelly, John Ferry, Clyde Waters, Andrew Monroe, Cecil Picou, Isaiah Pitts, Sergeant Joseph Troestel Middle Row: Standing behind Waters and Monroe (with mustache) is Fontaine Shockley, unknown, unknown, Freddie Dobson, Horace "Speed" Wilkerson, Frank Crissey is at far right, holding a book. Back row Starting at the window: Jerome Spratley, Arnold Cream, Danny Domerowski and at far left Art Lewandowski |
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POLICE HEADQUARTERS This integral part of the Patrol Division is maintained on a 24-hour-a-day basis the year around. On duty is a sergeant, jailer, and a matron. In addition, an administrative lieutenant is assigned to Headquarters on the day tour. Prisoners are received, booked, and processed. Complaints are accepted and warrants issued when necessary. Nine cells for temporary detention are maintained for prisoners until their bail is posted or the case adjudicated. In 1962, 5880 prisoners were handled. The Sergeants assigned to Headquarters also act as information specialists for all inquiries the public makes to Department. Lost children and complaints make up the bulk of the Headquarters business. |
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WARRANT SQUAD In 1962 a Warrant Squad was established. It operates directly out of Police Headquarters but is a part of the Patrol Division. The prime function of this two-man plainclothes team is to serve major crime and out-of-town warrants. These include warrants declared non-serviceable and returned from other police units. The Warrant Squad began operations on July 6, 1962 on an experimental basis and has since been made permanent. Frequent tips and numerous odd-hour duty stints are required from the members of the Warrant Squad in the performance of their assignments. Since its inception, the Warrant Squad has processed a total of 983 warrants and has effected a total of 195 arrests. |
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CANINE CORPS This integral part of the patrol Division was formed in 1960. It now consists of the carefully selected men who have shown an aptitude in dog handling. During the past year, the K-9 Division handled a number of complaints, from homicides to ordinary disturbances. The K-9 patrols respond on all calls where the need for this specialized police service is indicated. They have proved their effectiveness in burglary investigations, crowed disturbances, prowler detection, and as a psychological tool in genera crime prevention. Their renown has grown to such an extent that K-9 demonstrations are constantly in demand by citizen's groups. In 1962 a total of 34 such programs were handled by this unit. |
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| K-9 Team Making Apprehension |
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Ray Paradise & George Mahoney |
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AUXILIARY POLICE Organized in 1961, this civilian arm of the Police Department numbers approximately 65 dedicated citizens. The personnel work directly with the members of the various police divisions. Trained in a variety of police subjects, including criminal law, laws of arrest, basic crime detection, traffic duties and first aid, they operate mainly in the Patrol Division. Their value is apparent on heavy-traffic weekends and during emergencies, such as floods and fires. Recently, they have accepted the responsibility of operating a city ambulance for emergency hospital runs. all volunteers, they possess a high degree of esprit de corps and enthusiasm. |
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| Statement Taken From Witness |
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unknown, John E. Opfer, unknown witness |
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DETECTIVE DIVISION The Detective Division, composed of the Detective Bureau and the Juvenile Bureau 5 investigates crimes, recovers property, identifies and apprehends criminals and is concerned with the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency. Within the scope of the Detective Bureau proper falls these specialized categories: Crimes against the person; crimes against property; forgery; larceny of auto and missing person; general assignments. These categories are handled by special Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Auto Theft, and Fraud Sections. During 1962, the Camden Police Detective Bureau compiled a new record for cases solved. Its efficiency was also reflected in the amount of property recovered during the year. A Record number of cases were handled by the personnel assigned to the Detective Division. Close liaison was maintained with all other police sub-divisions and neighboring police agencies. Missing persons investigations is also a responsibility of the Detective Division. Investigations of missing persons are always carried to a conclusion, regardless of any time factors. |
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At far right: Detective Vincent Buondanno |
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Officer Robert A. Uphaw Sr. (at left) with Officer Clyde Waters making an arrest. |
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Seated behind desk: Dominic Palese |
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JUVENILE BUREAU The Juvenile Bureau is an integral part of the Detective Division. Commanded by a Sergeant, it includes an operations sergeant and four detectives. The clerical duties are handled by a civilian clerk-stenographer. In 1962, the Juvenile Bureau handled a total of 939 complaints. There were 827 arrests. COMPARISON ARRESTS 1961 818 COMPLAINTS 1961 913 ARRESTS 1962 827 COMPLAINTS 1962 939 INCREASE 1.17% COMPOSITE INCREASE The objective of this sub-division of the Detective Division is rehabilitation. In 1962, offenses committed by juveniles in Camden ranged from larceny to frauds and abortions. The most prominent offenses were disorderly conduct and malicious mischief. Investigations were also conducted into the activities of gangs. |
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COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Communications is the heart and life-line of any modern police organization. During the past year Communications became a separate and independent Division, Headed by an Inspector, this Division has made rapid strides in providing the city with comprehensive communications services. The Division is staffed by five police officers and numerous civilian operators on a 24 hour a day basis. The unit now operates completely separate from Fire Communications and has its own newly installed Gamewell Board, This is a police telegraph system. A new plan for the expeditious handling of all emergency calls including air raid alarms was put into effect last year. In 1962 a record number of complaints totalling 45,104 was handled by the personnel of the Police Communications Division, A 13 state hook-up via teletype is maintained on a full time basis to expedite any police action that may arise. |
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Special Services Among the many and varied duties of the Special Services Section are general administrative office functions and accompanying clerical responsibilities. They deal with the Police Department in general and include sick reports, injured on duty claims, requisitions for purchases, and attendance records. The varied nature of the unit's business is indicated in the following categorical breakdown: LICENSES AND PERMITS:
In addition, the Special Services Section completed the following: DEMONSTRATIONS AND TOURS
RECRUIT CANDIDATE SCREENING: A detailed questionnaire was prepared which assures the City of the best in applicants, COMPLAINTS: A number of complaints are received by various administrative departments in the City. In 1962 the Special Service Section handled 60 such complaints. |
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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK National Police Week was observed the week of May 13, 1962. All police bureaus staged an open-house. A bus with many police exhibits and mementos for inspection by the public toured various parts of the City under the guidance of two veteran police officers. This week was designated by President Kennedy by writ of proclamation and was acclaimed by Governor Richard Hughes of the State of New Jersey as a week honoring Police Officers in the entire State. Police equipment displayed to the public offered citizens an inside view of the operational aspects of the Department. The School Safety Patrol escorted hundreds of youngsters to a Phillies Baseball game in recognition of their service to the community. |
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| Police Display Open to Citizens |
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AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS AND PRESENTATION One of the brightest tasks of a police administrator is the presentation of awards and commendations to members of this Department for meritorious achievements during the year. In 1962 Director Bedell and Chief Neale were privileged to present a total of 39 awards to various members of Camden's Police Department. They ranged from Certificates of Commendations and Certificates of Citations to Distinguished Service Awards. In addition one civilian received a Certificate of Citation for his assistance in the apprehension of a robbery suspect. The Camden Police Department was the recipient of an elaborate Narcotics Display Exhibit, This was presented by the Camden County Society in conjunction with the Temple University School of Pharmacy. |
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TRAINING UNIT A necessity in any modern police organization is the Training Unit. Camden's is composed of one inspector and one sergeant. They are charged with the responsibility of training recruits and in-service personnel and providing special courses in modern police techniques. Among the programs offered in 1962 were: 1. Instruction in handling the Remington shotgun 2. Defensive and disarming methods 3. Techniques of arrest 4. Complete firearms program (pistol and shotgun) 5. Supervisory course for sergeants and lieutenants 6. Recruit training for recruits from Camden and Gloucester Counties 7. Training bulletins for departmental distributions 8. Search and Seizure course. |
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Officers from Camden and other towns. Wearing suit and tie in lower
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TRAFFIC DIVISION One of the busiest of all line units within the Camden Police Department. Its problem is multiplied by the general congestion of Camden's city streets. The density of Camden's population also increases the work-load of the Traffic Division. Among some of the units of Camden's Traffic Division are the Radar Squad, School Safety Patrol, Abandoned Vehicles Unit, Foot Traffic, Motorcycle Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Traffic Engineering, Special Events and a Records Section. A total of 31 persons are assigned to the Traffic Division. In 1962, a record number of accidents was reported and handled by the Camden Police Department. Responsibility for maintaining records and statements is with the Records Section of the Traffic Division. Last year 3,283 auto accident reports were handled by the Camden Police. In addition, 12 deaths by auto were investigated by the Traffic Bureau, and arrests were made as a result. |
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RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION DIVISION Consisting of Central Records, Identification, Archives, Statistical Unit, Evidence and Property, this Division's primary functions is to service other Divisions in the Police Department. The Identification Bureau is open on a 24-hour-a-day cycle. Among it's assignments are the processing and storing of evidence; searching of crime scenes; distribution of the Daily Bulletin; maintenance of an extensive criminal registration file and the fingerprinting, photographing and processing of prisoners. The Identification Bureau is also charged with the voluntary registration and transferring of firearms. Missing persons reports are received initially and transmitted through local broadcast media and teletype. The Camden Police Mobile Crime Unit is operated by the technicians of the Bureau. It responds on all major crimes within the city limits. In addition, the Identification Bureau technician is present at all parades, ceremonies, fires, and other disasters to take photographs and, if necessary, diagrams. The general overall function of the Records and Identification Bureau is best illustrated by the chart compiled by personnel within the Bureau. PHOTOGRAPHY:
In addition the Records 6c Identification Bureau receive a daily average of:
The Supply Unit has the function of maintaining, issuing and repairing the multitude of equipment that is organic to the police department. Eighteen new men were equipped in 1962, and numerous items of replacement and return were handled by the Supply Unit. In addition, this Unit is charged with the operation of the Police Armory and ammunition supplies. Vehicles, radios, stretchers, lanterns, ammunitions, ropes, and other equipment pertinent to the operation of a modern police organization are the responsibility of the Supply Unit. In the year 1962 the Records & Identification Bureau of the Camden Police Department provided the following services: RECORDS ON FILE:
PERSONS FINGERPRINTED:
The Records Room is the central system of filing and storing of records pertinent to the successful operation of Camden's Police Department. Data, records, photostats, and information are provided for various local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies, as well as the Armed Services. Confidential inquiries for industry are also completed by the Records Room. In addition, all arrest, complaint, and investigation case records are processed, indexed, and filed by the personnel of the Records Room. During 1962 the Records Bureau received and processed a total of 90,208 complaint forms and a record number of 5125 offense reports were typed, classified, and recorded.
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STATISTICS UNIT This newly created section of the Records and Identification Division is charged with the responsibility of compiling, categorizing and evaluating crime statistics and other records. Crime patterns, crime trends and their frequency in any given section of the city are recorded. This enables more effective concentration of police strength in critical areas. Graphs, charts, tables, and special reports make up the bulk of the Unit's work. It is possible to present a projected statistical report on any facet of police operations. In 1962 the Statistics Unit presented the following:
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THIS IS THE CITY The city of Camden is divided into 14 wards. It is further sub-divides into ten (10) sectors for police protection. The following figures indicate the area and populations of the various Police Car Sectors, wards and their accompanying statistics (the are in square miles and the population based on the 1960 U.S. Census).
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ARREST COMPARISON FOR PART #1 OFFENSES, 1961-62
A Part #1 Offenses as classified by the FBI is a crime of major proportion. Within this category fall all the offenses against the person (Murder, Death by Auto, Rape, Robbery and Aggravated Assault) and those offenses against property (Burglary, Larceny and Auto Theft) that are indictable and upon conviction would mean a severe penalty both monetary and imprisonment up to, and including, death. (The death penalty is, of course, dependent upon the respective statutes in the various states affected.) |
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Part #2 Offenses A Part #2 Offense is a crime category established by the F.B.I. They include all offenses deemed secondary to the Part #1 or major criminal offenses. In addition, they are representative of the types of offenses found in all penal codes covering the 50 states. Finally, it is essential to have maximum uniformity in collecting crime statistics for periodic returns. The Standard Classification of Offenses system was devised in 1932 by the F.B.I. for the compilation of criminal statistics. This method of general classification was selected and adopted in order that police, judicial and penal statistics may be UNIFORMLY compiled in terms of a single crime category. |
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ARREST COMPARISON FOR PART #2 OFFENSES, 1961-62
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The Year 1962 marked the appointment of regular Chaplains in the Camden Police Department. All three denominations are represented. These dedicated men of the cloth are on call at all times to render their services to any and all members of the department.
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CITY COUNCIL'S POLICE COMMITTEE In the strong mayor-council form of government, a Police Committee is selected from the seven elected councilmen. The Camden Police Department is honored to have appointed as its committee Mr. Matthew Casper, President; Mrs. Elizabeth Hawks, Mr. Elijah Perry and Mr. Mario Rodriguez as their civilian Council Committee |
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THE POLICE COMMITTEE The year 1961 was a pioneer one for the City of Camden's Police Department, The 1st Annual Report was presented on the activities of the Department. We, the Committee Members, feel benefited by the year's experience and consider ourselves honored to be charged with the same assignment for 1962, We wish to present herewith to the officials of Camden, the Director of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police this product of our combined efforts. Inspector John H. Watkins, Chairman Sergeant Mario J. Ferrari Sergeant Joseph W. Fearon Sergeant David D. Kelly Patrolman Joseph Kane Patrolman Joseph J. McComb Jr. Patrolman Anthony Martino Photos were taken by the official Camden Police photographers. |
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This edition of the Camden Police Annual Report was completed through the courtesy and cooperation of the Camden County Vocational and Technical High School Printing Shop, Mr. John T. Dempsey, Jr. The many and expertly drawn charts and graphs were completed by Mr. Lawrence Mignogna of the Camden County Engineers Office. Final editing was contributed by Mr. Gaeton Fonzi, of Somerdale, New Jersey. Special editions of the 1962 Annual Report were bound in hardback through the courtesy of Mr. Albert Gold. To all the above, we, the Committee, wish to convey our heartfelt thanks for a job well done. |
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The Policeman The policeman is not just a man, he is a living symbol. He is a modern day peace officer in the proud tradition of the frontier sheriffs, the U. S. Marshals, and the Texas Rangers who did so much to establish law and order in the early days of our Republic. Like those before him, he too carries a gun. But he depends on science and tried and true police techniques to keep the peace. He works around the clock and performs a thousand tasks in the line of duty. He directs traffic, protects children along their school route, gives first aid to the injured, and in an emergency even delivers babies. He stands between the community and the maniac killer or the armed thug. He has taken an oath to uphold the law even at the risk of his own life or limb. The policeman uses his many skills to serve his community. All he asks for in return is your cooperation by obeying all the laws you, yourself, have created, and by teaching your children to respect his uniform. Remember that the policeman is your friend in an emergency. But he can be a formidable foe in dealing with the lawless. In short, he makes your troubles his business................. |
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