First Aid to the Injured by the Police Force of Berkeley, Cal. (1913)

In the first scene we are introduced to the normal methods of an uninstructed police force. A policeman coming to the scene of an accident simply keeps the crowd back and calmly waits until an ambulance arrives on the scene. As a result, the injured person dies from lack of prompt attention. The film proceeds to demonstrate bow this matter was called to the attention of Dr. J.M. Force, of the Department of Hygiene of the University of California, and Chief Vollmar, who are responsible for the present state of affairs in the police department of Berkeley. We are then shown the various methods of helping injured people. A young girl is hurt in an automobile accident. The policeman on his beat is called to a telephone by a signal light; the occurrence and location of the accident is reported to him and he quickly arrives at the scene of the injury, A motorcycle policeman receiving the signal flash is instructed to go after the automobile that caused the accident and we are then shown with what rapidity and speed the injured person is cared for and carried to the city hospital. Finally came the exciting pursuit and capture of the automobile which caused the accident.

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Running Time5 min
GenresDocumentary Short
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