August Vollmer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Parker
gptkb:Darryl_Gates
gptkb:Daryl_Gates
gptkbp:advocates_for professionalism in policing
civil rights in policing
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:University
gptkbp:awards American Police Hall of Fame inductee
gptkbp:birth_date 1881-08-07
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana,_USA
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:contributed_to development of police ethics
gptkbp:contribution established police science as a field of study
gptkbp:death_date 1955-11-04
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Berkeley,_California,_USA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label August Vollmer
gptkbp:influenced police training programs
modern policing
gptkbp:influenced_by progressive movement
use of technology in policing
gptkbp:inspired future police leaders
gptkbp:is_active_in early 20th century policing reforms
gptkbp:is_implemented_in motorized patrols
gptkbp:is_influential_in the establishment of police academies
gptkbp:is_involved_in criminal justice education
gptkbp:is_known_for his innovative policing strategies
gptkbp:is_promoted_by community policing
gptkbp:is_recognized_by various law enforcement organizations
gptkbp:known_for reforming police practices
advancing forensic science
establishing the first police school
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Vollmer_Institute_of_Police_Science
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Berkeley_Police_Department
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:published_by numerous articles on policing
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:World_War_I
chief of police
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mabel_Vollmer
gptkbp:was_a influential in the establishment of police oversight mechanisms
founder of the California Police Chiefs Association
influential in the development of police technology
champion of police transparency and accountability.
key figure in the development of community policing strategies
member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
key figure in the establishment of police training standards
advocate for police-community relations
advocate for the use of radio in policing
champion of police accountability
champion of police reform initiatives
consultant for police departments nationwide
influential in the development of police policy
innovator in crime prevention strategies
key figure in the development of police standards
key figure in the establishment of police research
leader in the movement for police reform
mentor to many police chiefs
pioneer in police administration
pioneer in the field of criminal justice education
pioneer in the use of patrol cars
proponent of scientific crime detection
proponent of the use of crime analysis
proponent of the use of data in policing
proponent of the use of statistics in policing
influential in the establishment of police ethics standards
advocate for the use of social science in law enforcement
advocate for the professionalization of law enforcement
advocate for the use of technology in crime fighting