Background
Vollmer, August was born on March 7, 1876 in New Orleans. Son of John and Philippine Vollmer.
Vollmer, August was born on March 7, 1876 in New Orleans. Son of John and Philippine Vollmer.
Student New Orleans Academy.
Served as private, G. Battery, 3d Artillery, United States Army, Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection, June 23, 1898-August 1899. Chief police, Berkeley, California, 1905-1932. Organized police department, San Diego, 1917, Los Angeles, 1923-1924.
Some time professor police administration, University of Chicago, University of California Police consultant Detroit, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Havana, Cuba.
Served as private, G. Battery, 3d Artillery, United States Army, Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection, June 23, 1898-August 1899. Member International Association Chiefs Police (president 1921-1922). Member advisory editorial council, Journal Institute Criminal Law and Criminology.
Married Millicent Fell, July 23, 1924.