Mr. McCloy. And we have had Chief Curry on this morning, as I am sure you understand, and we would like to continue our investigation through you. We understand that you were in very direct contact with this problem of investigation, and I will ask you to stand and raise your right hand, sir.
Do you solemnly swear the testimony you will give in this hearing will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. Fritz. Yes, sir.
Mr. Ball. Will you state your name, please?
Mr. Fritz. J. W. Fritz.
Mr. Ball. Where do you live?
Mr. Fritz. I live in Dallas.
Mr. Ball. Could you tell us something about yourself; tell us where you were born and what your education is and what your training has been as a police officer?
Mr. Fritz. I was born in Dublin, Tex., and lived there for several years. My father moved to New Mexico, and I grew up at Lake Arthur, N. Mex. And then I came back to Texas, and came to the police department in January of 1921, and have been there ever since.
Mr. Ball. You started as a patrolman, did you, in the Dallas Police Department?