From the NJSACOP Archives... OCTOBER
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | October 2025
1913 The Association received a briefing from the Bertillon System explaining“ the various finger-print systems now in vogue,” further explaining that a class of instruction was being prepared which, for a“ very normal” price, to make it possible for the smaller police departments“ to enjoy the benefits of finger-print and photographic system.”
1914 The NJSACOP monthly State Chiefs meeting for October 1914 was held at the Newark Court House. Under the heading of New Business, Chief Tolen“ called attention to the association to the by-laws and constitution explaining that in his opinion they were far from complete, that the association was growing fast and there should be a financial secretary appointed to relieve the other officers. He likewise said there was several defects which he had noticed that should be remedied.” Following discussion, it was moved, seconded and passed that a committee be appointed to draft new by-laws for the Association.
1935 The NJSACOP Monthly State Chiefs Meeting for October 1935 was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Asbury Park, NJ. Following routine business, the president ordered that the committee appointed at the last meeting have their draft resolution“ spread in full upon the minutes”:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, Chiefs of Police C. N. Dell, Frederick Roff and Peter F. Brady, members of the N. J. State Ass’ n of Chief of Police, were placed upon a committee on September 5, 1935, to draw a resolution denouncing the conduct of the business of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, in not following the by-Law and furthermore, being controlled by retired members of the Police Department, also, that the chairs are occupied by men who are not commanding officers of a police department.
WHEREAS, Section 2, Article 2, in regard to membership is grossly violated, we go on record that this Section of the By-Laws be changed. Applications received from department store detectives, private watchmen, and members of the Department of Justice, were turned down by the Credential Committee and later, these same applications for membership were approved by the Executive Board. The Credential Committee when accepting full fledged members in the part, were told that they were in charge and their word was law, in regard to approving or rejecting any man who did not comply with the by-Laws of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. In the above-named instance these men were rejected and later accepted. It appears the association is looking for quantity instead of quality.
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