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About the Berkeley Police
Department:
The City of Berkeley was incorporated
in 1878. The City was policed by a elected town Marshal. In addition the Marshal was assisted by elected Constables. Through
these years the Marshal and Constables mostly served papers and seldom arrested without a warrant. Crime increased through
the turn of the century. In 1905, August Vollmer was elected town Marshal. In 1909, he was appointed as this City's first
Chief of Police. Chief August Vollmer was instrumental in organizing this department,
creating what we now call a "Code of Ethics", which included eliminating the acceptance of gratuities, rewards or favors." Chief August Vollmer demanded a high level of honesty, efficiency, interest
and hard work by his officers. This has continued to this day, which has been the foundation for our world wide reputation
in the law enforcement field.
Chief August Vollmer is considered
by some as the father of modern day law enforcement. His progressive thinking and use of new innovations in law enforcement
became the foundation that our department has built on. Some of the early innovations by Chief Vollmer and this department
were: In 1906, the department installed a basic records system (One of the first in the United States); In 1906, installed
the first Modus Operandi (MO) System; In 1907, first use of scientific investigation (Kelinschmidt case - analysis of blood,
fibers and soil).; In 1907, the department's police school was established. It included instruction from professors on such
subjects as the law and evidence procedures. This was the first school of its kind in the world and had a far reaching effect
on law enforcement; In 1911, organized the first Police Motorcycle Patrol; In 1913, changed to automobiles for patrolling;
In 1916, Chief Vollmer established the first School of Criminology at University of California, at Berkeley. Chief Vollmer
became a strong advocate of college educated police officers; In 1918, began using intelligence tests in recruiting police
officers; In 1920, the first lie detector instrument was developed at University of California and used by our department;
In 1921, began using a psychiatric screening in recruitment; In 1923, the first Junior Traffic Police Program was established;
In 1924, established one of the first single fingerprint systems; In 1925, established our first Crime Prevention Division
and hired the first Police Woman.
Source:
ci.berkeley.ca.us/police
/history/history.html
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A former police officer with the
Berkeley Police Department (California), James N. Gilbert joined the University of Nebraska (Kearney) as the Criminal Justice
department as Chair in 1988. Dr. James N. Gilbert received his BC from California
State University, Long Beach; his MS from Eastern Kentucky University; and, his Ph.D., from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the author of Criminal Investigation and Criminal
Investigation: Essays and Cases.
According to the book description
of Criminal Investigation, “With
interest in criminal investigation at an all time high, the newest edition of this popular text is particularly useful. One
of the most comprehensive reviews of the investigative process available, it covers the fascinating history and future implications
of field. A thorough discussion of cutting-edge investigative methods and technology employed to combat emerging crimes prepares
readers to enter the next generation of criminal investigation. Using detailed crime scene examples, it links specific investigative
techniques and laboratory techniques that are most effective for each particular crime. Relevant websites close each chapter
to guide readers to the wealth of Internet resources. Full discussion of methods and technology such as Low Copy DNA, the
expanding federal DNA database (CODIS), ballistic fingerprinting, face recognition systems and biometrics. Features a variety
of jobs such as a criminal profiler, ATF Special Agent, Gang Investigator, etc. to provide insight into individual job duties
and case incidents. Complete exploration of narcotics and dangerous drug investigation. Includes detailed crime laboratory
techniques. Links investigative techniques with all major types of property and violent crime. Covers emerging types of criminal
activity such as consumer fraud, identity theft, computer crime, stalking, cyberstalking, hate crimes, and the latest drug
crimes. Serves as excellent resource for those currently in law enforcement.”
According to the book description
of Criminal Investigation: Essays and Cases Nineteen, “contributions by criminal justice experts offer students timely, informed commentary on a variety
of criminal investigation topics. In each topic area, an essay introduces the subject, discussing contemporary thinking, historical
antecedents, and research. This is followed by carefully-chosen interdisciplinary essays that complement and expand upon the
theme. Finally, a case study form a nationally prominent investigation is offered to further illustrate the investigative
issue involved. The flow of topics parallels that of leading core texts in criminal investigations. The contemporary focus
encompasses such topics as investigative ethics, psychological profiles, offense-specific research, solution methodologies,
and offender patterns.”
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