The document was compiled following the Association’s quarterly meeting, this time held at the Ramada Inn in Bakersfield, on February 14th, 1969. The purpose of such meetings was to congregate with other investigators from Police Departments throughout the state to discuss open cases, leads, and active suspects. This meeting boasted the attendance of 116 members representing 51 agencies, including police departments from San Diego to Kern County, as well as Postal Officers and reps from the Pacific Telegraph and Telephone Company.

The zine-like collection of confidential data features a motley crew of cunning criminals and burglary rings, each identified with supplementary information on their nefarious acts, specialized skill sets, and intricate methods of crookery. Within the “line up” are an array of burglars, jewelry thieves, getaway drivers, joint-casers, and “stalls.” Also present are expansive descriptions of specific “jobs,” noting losses, evidence, and the variety of tools used.

As well as detailing the suspects’ Modus Operandi and desired loot type, known hangouts are also listed. Certain mugs specify restaurants and lounges while one Rex James Price is identified only as “a heavy drinker, any bar will do.”

Naturally, many of the featured felons reportedly engaged in other illegal activities such as high-jacking, pimping, narcotics dealing, forgery, grand larceny, card cheating, and so on. Only a select few stuck to what they knew best: cracking safes.