Prison Industries Reorganization Administration (PIRA) employees review blueprints for prison planning. Behind the employees are pictures of projects “Maryland Penal Farm A Prison Labor Project” and “Virginia Convict Road Force”. A female employee hands out a document to an employee seated near the wall. Two employees are focused on reviewing blueprints. Employee with glasses works on documents from the U.S. Department of Labor and Prison Industries Reorganization Administration while he talks to the secretary who hands over paperwork to him. Man writes on Prison Industries Reorganization Administration letterhead while examining document detailing Missouri Penitentiary Production for the year 1937. View of tentative prison floor plan blueprints
Doctor examines a shirtless prisoner during medical exam in prison. A doctor examines the ear of the prisoner using an otoscope in prison clinic. Doctor taps the knees of patient using a reflex hammer (also known as a plessor) to test his reflexes. Doctor uses stethoscope on man's chest. Doctor checks patient’s eyes. Doctor writes down notes.
A doctor calls a male prisoner to the “examining room” of the prison. Prisoner stands up and follows doctor. Young male prisoners talk to each other while they wait for their turn to take their physical and psychological exams. Doctor opens door to call out another prisoner. Sign reads “Examining Room” beside door. Two prisoners wait for their turns beside psychiatrist’s office door. Sign reads, "psychiatrist"
General John J. Pershing reviews United States Border Guard near the border with Mexico during World War 1. United States 5th Cavalry gallop, ride together in review for General Pershing. General Pershing and a United States Army official salute to the 5th Cavalry
Two United States soldiers slice a giant oversized baguette bread in half during World War 1.
Written text introduction by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Various early 1960s cars in parking lot outside a Montgomery Ward store. Police detective seen through car window drinks coffee, puts his coffee under a police CB radio. Man walking as seen in rear view mirror. Detective approaches man as he pauses to open his car's door. Officer arrests the man for burglary. Handcuffs being put on hands. Man hitting officer over the head with handcuffed hands. View of officer on pavement with blood on forehead. Handcuffed hands opening car door and man entering car. Tire of car spinning on pavement to get away. Host at podium speaks to audience, saying "making an arrest is the most dangerous job in law enforcement." In Hyattsville, MD, a police car drives at night, passing by the Lustine auto dealer at 5710 Baltimore Avenue. Two police officers talk inside car, saying "no news is good news." Passing by Bird n' burger restaurant in Hyattsville. Police car passes by Fields Buick auto dealer (5323 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD). Policeman reading arrest warrant using flashlight in car. Policeman uses telephone inside car, saying to dispatcher, "Car 21, going 10-6, investigating suspicious vehicle." White Pontiac Prince George's County police car pulling up to Bird n' Burger restaurant in Hyattsville. Police exit vehicle with guns drawn. Policeman saying “You are under arrest”. Man puts up his hands, turns around slowly, takes two steps backwards, leans against car and spread legs way up and back. Policeman frisks the arrested man and confiscates a handgun. Policeman puts handcuffs on suspect as his police partner observes while holding a gun for safety. Gun found on suspect removed by police. Close up of policeman locking handcuffs. Policeman searches inside car. Policeman’s badge shows the Prince George’s County, MD coat of arms. Police closing car trunk and walking handcuffed suspect into police car.
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