Evening star., 1953-09-14
Bullock Fired
For rFaiIureto
Explain Funds
Action Recommended
BY TriuI Board; to
Get Back SuIury


dismissed from the police DEPART
ment today, by order of the
Commissioners.
The veteran 56-year -old officer
was fired on recommendation of
a special trial board, which re-
ported two weeks ago that he
was guilty on three charges pre-
ferred by Police Chief Robert v.
Murray.
The Commissioners decision
was based on Inspector Bullock's
failure to account for more than
$4,000 of income, over and
above salary.
Under the ruling, Inspector
Bullock will be paid the salary
withheld while. Under a tempo
rary suspension in l951-52, after
being indicted for gambling con-
Spiracy. He was acquitted of the
charges and returned to duty,
but later was suspended a second
time. The policeman also will
receive all money he has con-
tributed to the police retirement
fund.
Indicted in Nelson Case.
Bullock ran into serious trou-
BILE about two years ago. He
was indicted as a conspirator
with the Charles E. Nelson
gambling ring that operated al
most within the shadows of the
Capitol.
He won acquittal on a directed
verdict, however. Judge James
r. Kirkland ruled the prosecu-
ton evidence against him was
inadmissible because of the stat
ute of limitations.
About this time, the Neely
Senate District subcommittee
began its investigation of WASH
ington crime. And before long,
Inspector Bullock was having his
troubles.
He failed to file a financial
QUESTIONABLE which had been
distributed to many high-rank-
ing policemen. Since the Com
missioners had instructed police
men to answer. the inspector
was in difficulty not only at the
Capitol but at the District
Building.
SubpOenaed by Senator's.
At length, he returned the
questionnaire but the crime
probers asserted he failed to sup
ply full information. Then the
portly policeman was SUBJ
poenaed as a crime hearing wit
ness.
The probers said Inspector
Bullock and his present wife
banked $l5,333 more-in a three
year period-than they received
in salaries and from other legit-
innate sources. The Senators de-
manded to know how the excess
income was derived.
Bullock said he could not re-
member, Mrs. Bullock declined
to answer.
Bullock and his lawyer, Charles
E. Ford, said repeatedly that they
could and they would explain
the financial position. But they
never did.
The specific charges on which
the trial board convicted Bullock
were these:
l. Conduct unbecoming an
officer: He failed and neglected
to file District income lax re-
turns for 1916. 1947 and 194a
while residing in the District.
2. InSubordination: He, re-
fused to obey the orders of his
superior, Chief Murray, when
directed to explain the excess
OF income over police salary.
3. Conduct prejudicial to the
reputation and good order of
the police department: %
When he testified before the
Senate District Crime Commit
tee in May, 1862, and (2) when
he refused to heed the request
of Chief Murray for answers on
the income question.
Convicted By Trial Board.
The trial board declared Bull
lock was guilty. beyond doubt,
Of all three charges.
Board members were three
District officials. none of them
connected with the police de-
partment. They were Robert F.
CUgSWell, former Rent Control
Administrator, chairman; DON
aid Clemmer. Director Of Cor
rections, and 1t. Col. Harry F..
Hansen, assistant Engineer Com
missioner.