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-4- their appointment, Special Acents ure given intensive training courses at Washington, where they are requircd to master all . phases of their work, including practical instruction in the use of all types of fircarms. Special Agerts in Charge of the field. offices of the Division arc in turn selected fron those omployces who havo proven themselven to bo possossod of investigative, ade ministrative, and oxccutive ability of the highest order, All , y employees are required to rencer appropriate assistance to law oe enforcer.ent officials at all times and to strictly observe the rights of all persons with whom they come in contact. The Division aS &@ result of the high standard maintained by its employees, is enabled to attract to its ranks individuals of interrity and ability. Accomplishments ) Statistics at best are rather drv, but offer the most concise method of outlining the achieverents of the Division. Cone victions were necured in 93,81% of all cases investigated by the Division which were brought to trial during the fiscal year 1954, During the sane fiscal year 3,531 convictions = that is, an average of almost 10 convictions for each day in the year - were obtained in cases investigated by the Division. The sentences imposed in thess cases included 11 life sentences and totaled over 5,073 years, exclusive of probationary ~~~ a sentences, totaling 2,501 years, and suspended sentences of 1,012 years. The fines imposed during the same year totaled $772,938.73.