Explain why August Vollmer make these innovative reforms at Berkeley, CA?

August Vollmer is a legendary figure who grew up in the orphanage and had only grade school education. He eventually became the Chief of Police at Berkeley, CA and taught at UC Berkeley. I can say that he was the only faculty member in the history of UC Berkeley with grade school education from the 1930s to 1950s. His influence in the police reform during the first half of 20th century in US was tremendous.

Find out more about August Vollmer and his contribution to policing, particularly the police professionalism and the history of the Berkeley, California Police Department at www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/history/history.html (or other sources you can find from the web).

Please give a general description of August Vollmer (e.g., his life and career) and answer this question: Explain why August Vollmer make these innovative reforms at Berkeley, CA?

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