THE INTELLIGENCER, Saturday, June 15,1985-13 police career-and the system Now, Crosbie claims the "total adversary method'* in which the justice system works, makes it more difficult for police and the public to keep aware of what's go- ing on in individual cases and "feel more a part of it all." Belleville is conducive to creating better relationships bet- ween police and the public because of its smaller size, said Crosbie. "In Forest HUT the constables used to have to take to bicycles to check premises that were vacant when people were away from home. And that always resulted in the constable stopping here and there to talk to the people in the area, share a glass of lemonade, or whatever." Belleville can be like that, he says, even though most officers are in cruisers for the better part of their shift. "It's a good-sized community for people to get to know their police and for police to get to know the people they serve." Crosbie will now don civvies for his work in the National Parole Service and says he will draw on his experience from 39 years in police work to help him in his new career. "I wanted to get out this way. I'm going to miss it (police work), but I didn't want to have to be pushed out the door when I turn 65 and have nothing to go to after that." One of his personally most noteable accomplishments as a police officer came when he began working with the Metro Toronto force. "I was, and still am, the youngest officer ever to be ap- pointed a Toronto inspector at 33." Police Chief Doug Crosbie took a few moments, while cleaning out his desk this week, to reflect on his 39-year career in police work. In that time, he has gathered a number of badges for his various positions with the police forces of Forest Hills, Metropolitan Toronto and Belleville. Crosbie also has in his collection, badges his father wore in his 40-year police career. The chief steps down this weekend from his chief constable's position to take on a job with the national parole service. (Photo-Chris Malette) <