The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-07
QUALIFICATIONS AND
DUTY OF MATR0N OF
POLICE DELINEATED
Miss Alice Duffy, Fargo, Speaks
Before Audience Interest
ed in PoliceWoman

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Before Audience Interest
ed in P~oIicewoman
Declaring that preventative work,
and settling cases out of court were
the most important part of her du-
ties. Miss Alice Duffy, Fargo police
woman, discussed the advantages Of
having a trained woman police officer,
before a large audience at the Elks
hall last evening.
Miss Duffy,s survey Of the PROPOSE
ton from three angles: The need Of
a policewoman, the scope and limita-
lions of her work, and the qualifica-
tions, was most comprehensive.
Stating that Fargo, Grand Forks,
Minot, jamestown and Valley City,
have found the employment of a po-
licewoman profitable, Miss Duffy gave
increasing commercialism. the greater
freedom of youth, and the lack of
home training as some of the reasons
why such an officer Is needed in each
progressive community. These factors
r largely responsible for juvenile de-
linquents, and it is with boys and
girls that a policewoman car accom-
plish more than the usual officer.
"A woman or the police force" said
Miss Duffy, sis the most efficient fac
tor in combating that most deadly
type Of vice. the exploitation of wonl-
en- and children. Then, too, women
are almost universally successful in
handling juvenile cases, because they
are always inclined to adopt methods
tending to prevent vrongdoing."
THE work must be socialized, and
the establishment Of a preventative
and protective division is the first
move in the new era of the modern
police department"
In recounting the history of the po-
lice movement in the United States,
it was pointed out that the average
police department had made little
progress within the past century, but
that the next Is years would show as
much improvement as the last 100
years have in the fields of law and
medicine.
Outlines Activities
Activities of policewomen through
out the nation were summarized by
Miss Duffy. who stated that since
the first policeWoman YVES employed
in Portland, Ore, in 1905, the number
has increased until now about 1000
women IRE so employed.
Al outline of her activities during
the past year, revealed that Miss Duff
fy's duties include supervising the
dance halls of the city. acting as ju-
venile officer, assisting girls needing
friendly aid or financial assistance,
explaining the law. and instructing
juveniles therein. doing patrol work,
handling petty larceny cases, and a
multitude of other items.
Qualifications Arc High
In mentioning the qualifications
for this week, much emphasis was
placed upon the need of securing a
woman with a substantial background
| of training in social work. Enlarging
upon the needs Miss Duffy said that
knowledge OF the law is necessary in
handling the varied problems, for she
must be familiar with the customary
way Of presenting cases, and must be
able to make legal reports in writing
To be successful a policewoman must
have an excellent education, expert
ence and sufficient maturity, In order
to obtain. the prestige and poise neces.
sary to carry her through any situa.
ton.
Cooperation Is Needed
Pointin out that it is FIRE.
quently the fault of the woman her
self, If she fails to secure the support
of her chief and the men on thu
force, Miss Duffy believes that {
pleasing personality and willingness tx
cooperate will do much to secure tn
assistance of the men with whom sht
must work.
Miss Duffy commended the womel
of Bismarck for their determination
to work for a project they feel 1
needed here. "All social progress 1
determined by the community effor
after 1t has been awakened to it!
needs, and any community may hav'
what it wants II it Is willing to maxi
the effort to secure it," declared tn
speaker.
Associate Justice A. M. Christensen
Of the supreme court. introduced Mis-
Duffy, in q brief talk in which he out
lined reasons for securing her IS
speaker. Mrs. H. ]. Taylor, presiden
OF the Bismarck Community Council
which was instrumental in persuadin!
Miss Duffy to come, presided. Tn
girls glee club, under the direction o
Clarion Larson, music director sang
prolln of numbers.