But they had gradually become very corrupt.

Our great work, therefore, was the stamping out of dishonesty, and this work we did thoroughly, so far as the ridiculous bi-partisan law under which the Department was administered would permit.

But we were anxious that, while stamping out what was evil in the force, we should keep and improve what was good.

While warring on dishonesty, we made every effort to increase efficiency.

It has unfortunately been shown by sad experience that at times a police organization which is free from the taint of corruption may yet show itself weak in some great crisis or unable to deal with the more dangerous kinds of criminals.