BUREAU OF PATROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 



L. F. Chappell served as Chief of the Bureau of Patrol and Law 

 Enforcement until September 20, 1951, and E. L. Macaulay returned 

 to his former position as Chief of Patrol when the former Division of 

 Fish and Game assumed departmental status. Mr. Chappell retired on 

 September 30, 1951. No increase in the total number of employees has 

 been made over the previous biennium and the general administrative 

 program, consisting of six patrol districts, each in charge of an Assistant 

 Chief of Patrol, has been continued. 



The warden reserve force has been increased by the addition of units 

 in Tulare and Kern Counties. Valuable assistance, particularly during 

 the busy periods at the commencement of the seasonal openings, has 

 been given by these public-spirited individuals. 



An additional airplane, a Cessna Model 170, was purchased during 

 the biennium and stationed at San Bernardino. This aircraft is used 

 principally by patrol personnel in Southern California but is available 

 for other assignments as required. 



During the biennium the Bonito, another 63-foot air-sea rescue vessel 

 was added to our marine patrol fleet. The Bonito is equipped with radar, 



All patrol cars are equipped with two-way radio communication. This equipment enables the 

 wardens to keep in touch with headquarters, other patrol cars, boats and aircraft and has 

 proved invaluable in controlling violations. The cartop boat is for use in waters inaccessible to 



larger vessels. 



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