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The Police Blue Book
The Police Blue Book 1939-40 A comprehensive directory compiled by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, this reference contains listings of U.S. federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and officials, along with Canadian and international authorities. The content includes administrative contact information for federal agencies under the Departments of Agriculture, Interior, Justice, Labor, and Treasury, with detailed field office locations and personnel names. State, county, and municipal police organizations are organized alphabetically by jurisdiction, followed by territorial listings for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The directory extends to Canadian federal and provincial enforcement bodies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and provincial forces. International sections cover police structures in major foreign nations including the United Kingdom, Commonwealth territories, and various European and Latin American countries. Extensively updated through correspondence with law enforcement officials nationwide to ensure accuracy of administrative personnel changes.