POLICE DEPARTMENT City and County of San Francisco.
Instructions----_
You are to report to Room 102 •••• Hall of Justice, at 9 :00 A M on April 21, 1952.
On the day of your appointment you will be required to place a deposit of $8.20 on a police star. This deposit will be made at the Chief's office, where you will be issued a Police Rules Book and a signal box key.
As provided in the Rules and Regulations of the S.F. Police Dept. all members of the uniform rank must carry a .38 caliber revolver of the Colt or Smith and Wesson make.
All new members of the department will be furnished 12 cartridges for their revolvers.
If you do not have a .38 caliber revolver, police special Colt or Smith and Wesson, you may place a deposit of $30.00 on a Dept. gun until such time as you secure your own service revolver.
The following equipment must be purchased on the afternoon of the day of your appointment.
· Pocket Club- 12 inches long by 1 3/8 inches round. Lignum vitae
· Handcuffs- Peerless or Pratts
· Cap Shield-Irvine and Jachens, 1008 Mission St.
· Holster-Types optional, Clark spring holster recommended. ~ Do not plan a shoulder holster for uniform work)
· Notebook- 6 ring loose-leaf-pocket size
· Street Guide- with hotel directory and City Map
· Gloves--. white cotton
· Tie - black crossgrain (military type)
· Shirt ~- blue official type
· Shoes -- black plain toe, oxford or high top
· Flashlight -- any type (at least 2 cells)
· Cartridge pouch or cartridge holster
· California Penal Code latest edition
· Police whistle - plastic or metal
When you report to the Police Academy you will be issued certain books and assigned a locker. You should have your notebook and street guide with you. Do not wear your best clothes while attending classes, but you will be required to wear regulation blue shirt, tie, and star. You are advised to bring gym clothes or old work clothing for these periods.
Following is a list of uniform tailors. However your uniform may be purchased from any reliable firm.
Rex Tailors 25 Kearny Street
Home Clothiers 568 Larkin
Kelleher and Brown, 716 Market St.
Sid Neuman 115 Jones St.
Eaglssons 726 Market
Emporiurn (Uniform Dept)
L. Riznik and Son, 171 Grove
Fashion Clothing 2304 Mission |
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