Once Is Enough!

More than four thousand people took advantage of the invitation by the Police Department to inspect the Police Station recently. Various departments were open to the public. Static and live displays were all part of an interesting and informative insight into the work of the police.

Crowds of children wait their turn to have their finger prints taken by Chief Inspector C. J. Bell.

Robyn Cooper has her print taken by Constable P. T. Ngata.

These boys reckon this is the only time they'll be anywhere near the lock-up. From bottom up: Terry Croskery, Rowan Worsnop and Fred Robertson.

Constable H. Harvey, in charge of the arms display, holds up a 303 P14 rifle with a split barrel. This shows the danger of not cleaning your gun. A mason bee had blocked the barrel with its nest, the gun was loaded and fired, and bang! - one split barrel.

Demonstration of criminal apprehension with the use of a dog was given by Constable E. Winter and Vegas.

Police photographer Constable A. Harding shows the means of finger print detection.

Part of the large crowd which surged through the station all day.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 180 : June 18, 1969

Once Is Enough!