An elaborate system of card in-dering and cross references gives immediate access to details of every description in connexion with past photographs are, of course, invaluable in cases where the injured one ible to identify an offender. This interesting pictorial and biographical record is of comparatively recent origin, being one of many innovations and improvements introduced to the department by Mr. Kirk when he took charge.
Lists of Articles Stolen, Another important detail in the day's work is that of preparing lists of articles stolen, which lists are circulated among the pawn-shape. A special list goes to the Goldsmiths, who are of course, patronize ed only by the ¢/ite of the criminal class. These lists go out every twenty-four hours, and thousands are circulated in the course year. It may be noted that all the printing is done in the Department's wu printing office. Another detail in the organization is that of arranging for reference reports of larceny ies, together with reports furnished from time to time recording the result of investigations.
Similarly, reports with regard to all fires find their way into the official records daily and are arranged for reference as occasion arises. 'Another of the many daily duties is that of looking through'
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