New-York tribune., 1874-07-17
ALEssON FOR THE POLICE FORCE.

p,TRoJMEN ARRAIGNED on THE COMPLAINTS OF
RrsIpENrs-THE POLICE TOLD HOW AND WHEN
TO USE THEIR CLUBS.
Police Commissioner Dlsbecker heard the
complaints OF several citizens yesterday, who asserted
that they had been ill-treated by policemen. Charles
Eclng aud Mary Eking his wife, Of No. Minettast,
testified that Pdroman Michael Walker of the Fifteenth
Precinct had entered their house on June 25 and had
stated that their dog had bitten his son, and that he
would shoot the dog they replied that ne might shoot
the dog If he obtained warrant from Police Justice;
he then left the house saying he would return at H.
with the warrant and shoot the iog he came baek at II
A. M forced open the basement door, aud fired at the
doc as 1t was standing near the astmenlioncd com
planants side; the dog leaped upon sofa when the
accused fired two shots at II the dog theh ran uucr
the sofa the accused thereupon pulled out the sofa ana
again ied two shots the dog and killed him. the ac-
cused then wiped lis bloody hands upon some garments
OF the comulauans andllct the house. Tie o'et "u'
utcd the truth OF the charge, and said in defense tat
be thought lie had right 60 kill the dog Wherever Le
could and il. He was fined 10 DAYS pay
Pat.olmau Austin Kenney of the Eenth Precinct was
accused Of clubbing without cause Joseph ODonneN,
aud nl.c;us several severe wounds. The complainant
did not appear but The officer acknowledged that he
had struck ODonuel and said that 1t was his custom
when a crowd of men did not "mOye Oh quickly TO
strike them with his clan.
Commissioner D.sbcckcr said: "You are indeed hne
IT.,
Capt Williams Of the Eighth Precinc-Ihe officer has
got to use tie stick" they say, on these people
Commissioner Disbecker-The club ought not TO oe
used a ALL except IN selfdeiene. You must not give
tbe lucu such orders. Tue club is used 10 ludscfm-
luatclv Captain is excuse lOr OHlctis using
their clubs except defending themselves ana III us-
per,iug mObs. II person commits a Dreach OF lhe
peace the officer should arrest the onender, not co
him Tins practice Of using the club rechessy must be
stupped. In case If their being threatened with buly
harm they properly their clius, bdt not DINER
wise. do not want any orders gwen out 10 dse the
club except III such cases.
can't Wllliauis-The officer had orders from me TO
keep the sidewalk clear O'DOnneil l. a man OF bad
character lie belongs TO bad gang that anS dFOuhu
corners IN Suiyan-st" / ordered the Citer 10 drlVe
them away. Ii is useless TO arrest them; Tue ponce
justices only uh.ct "A email hue.
Commissioner Disbecker-Onicers have no right to
precinct, If necessary 10 clear sliNas OF rowdes,
bu do not strike people with your CLUBS sha present
TINS TO the Board ~
Mrs Mary {. Maat Of No. 15S Suilivan-st said that
June 10 she informed ny her servant That er son
had cubbcd by officer; she went into the street
and there ROundsman Charles Watson OF the III,
teenth Precinct; she accOsted him and asked lie hdd
cubbed her SON. he turned hercely about, raised ms
club and said Get out, you Yankee - or VIII take
you III; +" she replied. III you dare 10 take me To the
satiOnhOuse viii lIve you $50" Toe officer Denied
having usultcd Mrs Maat and also tat he had threat
ened her with his cluD. Commissioner DsDeekeT re-
ferrcd the complaint 10 the Board Of Ponce.