» The Transport Branch + \POLEON ONCE REMARKED (so is said) that “an army travels on its mach.” But, if you ask Mechanical pervisor Jack McNaught of the Head- urters Staff how the Police Force travels, Il tell you that it takes 158 cars and cks, ten motorcycles and six sea-going -rol boats to transport British Columbia’s aki-clad guardians of the law. The Transport Branch came into being years ago. It is not only the repository -all police transportation records of costs, jntenance and replacement, but is also : clearing house for school bus inspections da variety of traffic details. Mechanical Supervisor J. F. McNaught in charge of the branch, ably assisted by rs. Edna McIntosh and Mrs. M. Johnson. fac’ has been associated with the auto- tive game for many years and his first- nd shop and executive experience has sved a valuable contribution to the yvincial service. In the field his assistants > Asst. Mechanical Supervisor H. D. cDonald and Mechanic T. Scales at incouver, Asst. Mechanical Supervisor G. M. Lock at Nelson and Asst. Mechani- Supervisor T. A. Fiander at Kamloops. Talking over the problems of police nsport with Jack McNaught the other y, he gave me some details of the highway trol service—those familiar white vans ich so efficiently protect British Colum- ’s roads and motorists from destruction. ere are 14 vans specially assigned to this ty, but a recent departure has been the rchase of five coupe-type patrol vans. ese newer vans are Fords with a 95-h.p. ercury motor, with a special rear end ying a ratio of 37% to one. Each car is uipped with a business-like stretcher and o blankets, a large first-aid box, crowbar, e, towing rope, fire extinguisher and a iedl brake tester. Sirens and red spot- hts are standard on all of them as well as a powerful inside control searchlight. Also included in the equipment are red lanterns and railroad-type fuses used as highway warnings in case of a wreck. There is ample room in the coupe-type patrol car to handle the full-size stretcher, for the back of the right-hand seat pulls out, still leaving room for an attendant to Mech.-Supervisor J. F. McNaught Photo by Sergt. J. A. Young sit beside the patrolman and watch the patient. One of the best features of the new patrol cars is the rear visibility, something not always present with the van type. Full and clear vision in backing up has saved many minor accidents. During my short talk with Supervisor McNaught, I learned a lot concerning police cars and the hazards confronting the police officer who must drive in all weather NELSON HIGHWAY PATROL The new coupe-type highway patrol car is superseding the old style van, and is proving much; more satisfactory in highway work. IRTEENTH EDITION from 35 below to 100 or more in the shade. Last year nearly 2,000,000 miles rolled under the wheels of Provincial Police cars. I also learned that, in these days of war- time rationing and shortage of equipment, Police Forces must look after their rolling stock just as much as the civilian. Replace- ments are causing Police Forces a lot of worry these days. While the Transport Branch has little opportunity to “hit the headlines,” it does a real job in seeing to it that police wheels are kept rolling and that the B. C. taxpayer gets the fullest value for his dollar, on the highway and in the repair shop. The KAMLOOPS BOTTLING WORKS C. H. DAY, Proprietor HUB CITY GINGER ALE PEPSI-COLA - 7UP * KAMLOOPS, B. C. ORANGE CRUSH EVEREADY SERVICE STATION MECHANICAL REPAIRS - LUBRICATION Goodyear Tires Shell Petroleum Products Exide Batteries KAMLOOPS B.C. R. H. CARSON NOTARY PUBLIC FINANCIAL AGENT REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE © FRED W. SCOTT KAMLOOPS B.C. IMPERIAL MOTORDROME A Three-star Station with Four-star Service J. C. STAINTON, Proprietor e KAMLOOPS, B.C. The LELAND and PLAZA HOTELS British Columbia Kamloops Page Sixty-one