TRIBUTE TO POLICE

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20265, 6 August 1937, Page 2

TRIBUTE TO POLICE

iIGHLY EFFICIENT FORCE. EXPERT PRAIBEB METHODS. ADVANCES IN CRIMINOLOGY. ‘ * - (By Telegrapn.—press Association.) WELLINGTON. Friday. A glowing tribute to the efficiency tf the New Zealand police was paid y Sir Herbert Layard Dowbiggen, a ormer inspector-general of police in leylon. when interviewed prior to his leparture last evening for Chrlstshurch. Yesterday he was shown round the' various departments of the j New Zealand police headquarters I where a number of probationers are 1 training for the force. | “ There are 122 men in the training depot at Trentham,” he said, ‘‘and I think what most impressed me was their magnificent physique. I am a very keen Rugby follower and could not help thinking what splendid material they would make for New Zealand's national game'. Another thing that surprised me was that these trainees are in charge of only two sergeants. It is a remarkable feat for two men to be able to train such a large’ number efficiently. I take off my hat to them.” Gymnasium Impresses. He said that one of the best features of the training camp at Trentham was the gymnasium which was the property of the Defence' Department. It was wonderfully complete In all respects and was one of the most complete buildings of Its kind he had seen. The men who built and furnished It must have knowm their lobs. When told it was about 18 years old he was even more Impressed. The fingerprinting and photographic departments were both notably efficient. He remarked that photography has become one of the greatest faotors In crjmlnology and New Zealand should be proud of the fact that It Is well up with the latest advances In that science. He described as really in the very front rank of crime the detection and other branches in the Bayly case. The highlight of the case was when a piece of wood was found which had borne a bloodstain. Accused had attempted to remove the stain by cutting the wood with a knife. Photographs and demonstrations established that the knife used was the same as the one found in accused's home.