Mr. Griffin. When you got to the police station, who did you report to?
Mr. Newman. To Lieutenant Merrell.
Mr. Griffin. Where were you then assigned?
Mr. Newman. I was then assigned to ride observation with the Radio Patrol Squad 113.
Mr. Griffin. What did riding observation consist of?
Mr. Newman. Well, this is our normal assignment. We don't normally take part in police activities unless we are directed by a regular officer.
Mr. Griffin. But you were riding around in the district someplace?
Mr. Newman. That's right.
Mr. Griffin. Did this permit the regular officer to be relieved for other duties?
Mr. Newman. No, it didn't.