Police Practice and Procedure

“The author of this book, Inspector Cahalane, is in charge of the Training School of the New York Police Department. He is a practical policeman, having been through all the ranks of the force, and he has, to a marked extent, the habit of viewing police work in the light of the service it can render the community. I have thought so well of the book that it has been printed and distributed to all members of the force for their information and guidance.

The policeman’s job is hard. He is exposed to all weathers, at all hours of the day or night. In emergencies he is on duty many extra continuous, wearing hours. Lie must grapple, without hesitation, with any situation that arises, no matter at what risk to life. He must be capable of using whatever degree of force may be necessary to capture outlaws; yet he must be courteous and considerate to civilians, even in the most irritating circumstances.

To do his difficult duty as he should, he must know the laws and ordinances, must know his duties, and the extent and the limitations of his powers; must be intimately acquainted with the ways of criminals, and thoroughly versed in the best methods of circumventing them. Police Practice and Procedure goes into all these matters better than any other book I know, and will be of the greatest value in clarifying the task of policemen and increasing their efficiency.”— Police Commissioner, New York Police Department.