Peoples, Clint 1984-01-24

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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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