Peoples, Clint 1984-01-24
U. S. Marshall Clint Peoples relates his experiences as a law enforcement officer and discusses his opinion of law, crime and punishment.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Clint Peoples
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 24, 1984
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Why law enforcement?,
Sheriff Hicks of Conroe, Texas,
Texas Rangers to Conroe (1920s),
Burned body of black man,
Father’s opinion,
Sheriff Hicks (again),
Ethics,
Qualities of a law enforcement officer,
Began with 20 years old,
Officer for 53 years,
Changes in criminal behavior,
Texas oil boom.
Tape 1, Side 2: Texas oil boom (continued),
Sheriff Hicks (again),
Establishing enforcement,
Prostitution,
Bootlegging,
Personal opinion,
Opinion on judicial system,
Opinion on punishment,
Respect for law enforcement,
Opinion on correctional facilities.
Tape 2, Side 1: Opinion on law enforcement,
Opinion on judicial system (again),
Texas Rangers headquarters,
New building; Fort Fisher Hall of Fame,
Politics and law enforcement,
Innovations in technology,
Communications.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1900-1984
Bulk Dates: 1920-1984
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