He was transferred to the C.LD, in March, 1906, and he remained in that ' Department until retired. His knowledge of the underworld of Shanghai was peculiarly extensive for, in the many districts of the town, with it on the st wharves and jetties; years he was to be found actively engaged on outside duty when he might well, had he so desired, have spent more of his time in' office work. But Supt. Cruickshank was of the type of men who seem to make a hobby of their work and eurite recreation of his was to long: hours on the streets, particularly in the Hongkew and Wayside districts, studying the ways of life of those criminals and suspects with whom he was aequaint-
In recent years, Supt. Ci shank devoted his time to the or ganization and leadership of the special anti-armed robber branch of the C.L.D., for work in conneetion with which he wad frequently commended by different courts. This work, it goes without saying, was at times dangerous in the extreme and Mr. Cruickshank's life was no easy one. He was in-lably prominent in many of the raids "which he and his trained operatives made against armed robbers, Before his retirement and departture for Scotland, where be purchased a small estate, and where it is believed that he di Superintendent received many mem-tontoes, emblematical of the esti motion in which his superiors held him and the affection of the junior ranks.
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