=From Chas. S. Deneen, Governor of Illinois:=
"It is with pleasure that I am able to say that Detective
Wooldridge has conducted all his cases with zeal and
intelligence."
=J. M. Longenecker, former State's Attorney, says:=
"Mr. Wooldridge has thorough knowledge of evidence and is
an expert in preparing a criminal case for trial. I have
found him to be one of the most efficient officers in the
Department."
=R. W. McClaughrey, Warden of U. S. Prison at Leavenworth, Kans.,
Ex-Warden of Illinois State Penitentiary and Ex-Chief of Police of
Chicago, says in a letter to the author:=
"You were not only subject to bribes, but also frequently
a target of perjurers and scoundrels of every degree. You
came out from every ordeal unscathed, and maintained a
character for integrity and fearlessness in the discharge
of your duties that warranted the highest commendation. It
gives me pleasure to make this statement."
=J. J. Badenoch, Ex-General Supt. of Police, writing Mr. Wooldridge,
says:=
"Dear Sir--Before I retire from the command of the Police
Department, I desire to thank you for your bravery and
loyal service. The character of your work being such that
bribes are frequently offered by the criminal class, it
becomes necessary to select men of perfect integrity for
the purpose, and I now know that I made no mistake in
selecting you for this trying duty. It affords me great
pleasure to commend you for your bravery and fidelity to
your duties."
=Nicholas Hunt, Inspector Commanding Second Division, says:=
"I have known Clifton R. Wooldridge for the last ten years.
As an officer he is par-excellent, absolutely without
fear and with a detective ability so strongly developed
it almost appealed to me as an extra sense. If I wanted
to secure the arrest of a desperate man, I would put Mr.
Wooldridge in charge of the case in preference to any one I
know, as, with his bravery, he has discretion."
=Geo. M. Shippy, Chief of Police, of Chicago, writing Mr. Wooldridge,
says:=
"Your heart is in the right place, and while I have
always found you stern and persistent in the pursuit
and prosecution of criminals, you were very kind and
considerate, and I can truthfully say that more than one
evil doer was helped to reform and was given material
assistance by you."
=Luke P. Colleran, Chief of Detectives, says:=
"His book is most worthy and truthful and commendable; and
I take pleasure in commending it to all."