The art of directing traffic has been an integral part of police training since the 1920s. A number of officers took to the task with great flair. Dancing Dickie Daniells was well known for his flamboyant style. Many people remember seeing him on Brisbane Streets, dancing his way around the traffic points. Another officer, Bill English was known to whistle his directions to passing motorists.
This information has been supplied by the Queensland Police Museum from the best resources available at the time of writing.
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