I will discussing the views of two different police officers, August Vollmer and O.W. Wilson. August Vollmer police administrator and consultant, student, educator, author, and criminologist. A man who contributed most to police professionalization by promoting the application of scientific principles to police service. Review of his professional accomplishments reveals the stature and versatility of the man he is. His ability to succeed in whatever he undertakes has been demonstrated in business, war, politics, and education. August Vollmer may be considered a truly complete man. By his works of a lifetime he has shown that he possesses the qualities which he listed, many years ago, as desirable for a policeman: The wisdom of Solomon, the
