Your Police (ca. late 1950s)

[Music] serves you every day in a different way I am the chief of police of an average American city and I am proud to be connected with the honorable profession of law enforcement a day doesn't pass without one of my officers saving some child's life prot someone's home or their property it is truly an honorable profession police departments use modern science to protect you such as teletype photography two-way [Music] radio expert firearms training as standardized by the FBI National Academy accident prevention installations and other up to-the-minute methods I know many chiefs of police and they you that they are average human beings just like you they are interested in protecting their homes and yours while endeavoring to make your community a better place to live in let's follow this rookie patrolman in his daily duties and see the many ways he serves you and yours these are a few of his services that are usually overlooked his job is not merely walking as you might suppose it's observing and serving you but are you allowing him to serve you if not you will be amazed at his ability to answer your every question lend assistance in every problem or locate for you the information desired besides this never forget that he protects your home your family your life he helps make your community a safer and better place to live in learn to depend upon him since his experience is your gain he was assigned to your neighborhood as your servant bags all packed Milkman notified cat put out doors and windows locked not forgetting anything are you ah no that's it give your Police Department the information on the length of your absence from home and officers will check the premises frequently place your mail and newspapers out of sight completely check the doors and windows and do everything possible to safeguard the home in your absence if you will leave your address with the police they will immediately notify you of any condition at home requiring your attention this is one way of utilizing your Police Department Services to eliminate worries and concern and make your vacation more enjoyable whether you are home or away your Police Department protects your property call upon them so that they may serve you day or night Home Alone a strange noise a face at the window sudden fear your Police Department is as near as your telephone radio dispatched police arrive quickly determined to search for and apprehend those who are dangerous but do we really appreciate the risks they take they never know what might fall in the path of their Spotlight still they are there protecting you every day Brave policemen take great risks public servants theirs being a hazardous occupation may bring them in sudden contact with dangerous criminals at any time why well merely to safeguard you and your home your Police Department serves you every day in a different way calling car 62 car 62 traffic accident at Center Street and Border Avenue possible injury code 3 104 traffic accidents are almost a daily Demand on your policeman calling for immediate service to you this fast TI type of action is dangerous but necessary when injured lie in the street the experienced officer When approaching the scene is already surveying the needs emergency first aid is rendered when necessary and his experience tells him if an ambulance is required a radio call to headquarters is dispatched to bring the added [Music] help the policeman immediately can become a part of the ambulance crew helping and comforting the victim and assuring him that everything possible is being done what's the matter honey did you stray a little too far from home say but look who's coming isn't it wonderful to know that your friend the policeman is there to protect you and that your mommy and daddy will be glad to know he found you yes friends the police are mighty handy in these circumstances but children are not the only ones who become lost look at this the Aged two rely upon the policeman he takes understanding and training to best serve people in this predicament correct approach understand in sympathetic listening and a knowledge of what is required all these are utilized by the police officer to assist the young as well as the old your Police Department serves you every day in a different way no you're mistaken this is not a drunk driver it is a motorist stricken at the wheel a daily occurrence may you never be in this predicament if you should though members of your Police Department are among the first first on the scene on these occasions and make every effort to call an ambulance if needed and effect identification if a search fails to identify the person other modern means are at their disposal to serve you such as two-way radio communications reference files record bureaus and the teletype to a central identification headquarters the information is efficiently and quickly obtained and delivered to your door to notify you immediately about a relative in distress daily Police Service have you been solicited recently by telephone for some so-called worthy charity if so this is possibly what took place on the other end of the line This is the so-called Boiler Room phony solicitation racket with you as the intended victim then there's the canvas or doorbell ringer who may have been at your home he had quite a potent line when talking to you but became silent when confronted by trained police detectives serving you or there's the old familiar stock salesman who makes great promises and as a result widows and others are victims of fraud here again your Police Department takes a hand for the benefit of everyone concerned except the phony the life savings of many persons are still intact because of expert protection by their police no this car isn't waiting to give anyone a ticket the pins on this map place the officer at this location for a traffic survey a daily service performed by your Police Department this was a hazardous intersection his job is to find out why and report back to quarters for correct [Applause] action in this instance a Boulevard stop was needed and the installation is performed under the direction of your police traffic officer and now the results well see for yourself before a map studded with pins indicating injuries and death and afterwards the same map made free of any such Telltale markers your Police Department serves you every day in a different way yes even in this case a service is being performed Believe It or Not don't be upset or too concerned if this should happen to you someday because there is a reason and a good one a scene like this is an indication that accidents had happened frequently at this location survey and violation pin maps at the headquarters indicate that the type of infraction you committed was the usual cause of accidents and injuries enforcement was a safety requirement it is the aim of your Police Department to reduce these accidents and to prevent loss of life their primary service to your community and who knows this preventative measure today might save the life of the child seated next to you tomorrow teenage is a difficult age but it need not be a problem age for those who seek the assistance of their Police Department which has professionally trained child Specialists entirely versed in correct procedur procures in Child Guidance and Rehabilitation there are numerous cases on record where with sympathetic understanding and kindness skilled counseling has been given to youths in need and their families were made Happy this is one of your Police Department's contributions towards a happier home and a better Community don't hesitate to call upon your police in situations such as this and the problem will be one of prevention rather than of Correction for assistance day or night remember that your local police department is as near to you as your telephone your Police Department serves you every day in a different way yes especially at the fire scene your policeman plays an important role and the demands for his services at this time are immediately apparent he makes it possible for the firemen to concentrate on firefighting by keeping bystanders back directing traffic and protecting hoses from vehicular damage he is a member of a team aiding the firemen in resuscitation duties and rescue work he cooperates and fights with the firemen for someone's life since firefighting and life- saving are mutual problems of policemen and firemen alike no matter what the emergency whether it be flood Panic or disaster your policeman serves you don't forget that this officer probably one of your neighbors daily risks his life for you a sunny day happy Carefree children at the playground but danger may be lurking nearby be thankful that police frequently do check these locations teach your child to know a police officer as a friend thousands of children have been protected by police departments who are constantly on the alert to prevent improper conduct in your child's presence teach your child to rely on the policeman likewise you should notify your policeman of any suspicious circumstances so that your loved ones will not be brought in contact with molesters this child was returned home safely to its mother's arms thanks to the policeman your Police Department serves you every day in a different way should you be stopped in this manner by the police at some time don't jump to conclusions numerous times a broadcast is received by officers on duty describing a car of the same mate type and color as yours and it is probable that down the highway a short time later this is what took place while your policeman is thus engaged be thankful that he is risking his life for you notice how every precaution is taken in the Frisk of these dangerous criminals as originated by the FBI National Police Academy because of the fact that your policemen were alert on the job and in action your life and those of others were saved from being confronted by these weapons never hesitate to call your police day or night if your suspicion is aroused Here Comes Your Guardian policeman a public servant if there ever was one dedicated to the work of protecting your health welfare and safety and in many cases your life no demands on him to serve you is too small or too great yes he gives his all or his life if necessary to to protect you he is the unsung hero of the road and the pavement protecting and serving you night or day behind the policeman's badge is a big heart and even bigger purposes every minute of the day he is thinking of your protection let's realize policeman is your government's greatest contribution to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness he's too busy to complain or Grumble but never too busy to protect or serve a citizen he's a friend of old and young Merchant and householders motorist and pedestrian and serves any race color or Creed this is your policeman [Music]