New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-09

in which he conducted his business Of selling policy
ws o the s Jury Se re
oner was indicted and bench warrant was issued
confront us in obtaining evidence in this class OF
cases we shall continue TO see that the police put
With respect to the violations of law above re-
erred to- and TO all other violations as we'll II has
the very best OF ability. and how far we have
succeeded Is evidenced by the conditions In ref
to-day
pared to state that there has been marked i'm
provement In the discipline of the force during the
political influence has been somewhat shaken and
the men. realizing that they are relieved from the
them In the past are doing better work, and more
The several cases tina, have occurred in which
your Board has promptly recognized merton GUS
centye TO better performance Of duty all along
IKE n and eas na n tendency toward
There has been a great decrease in the number
rules and Tor neglect of duty; and the prompt and
ready and willing manner in which the men. in all
commanding officers shows that they are alive TO
the new conditions OF police government that
of duty that they 1 now look for 5'd tha
By s hs PfT to G sad to 0n s
einc'ency ana good fepute OF the Department.
to me by commanding officers of several precincts
I became apparent that the usefulness OF certain
cases wholly destroyed, by their having been in
ore place TOO long and having formed there con-
nocOnS, acquaintanCes and friendships that in one
way and another seriously interfered with the
ana mpsria Of their duties
gaton. the officers and men in question were trans
unknown and Their subsequent work in the new
fields has fully justified the change. Other changes
o. Ike nature are now in contemplation and
when the necessary careful investigation is com
pleted. VIII be made. Since have been in
tai has been made except in the Interest," Of an iH
ye to be ad G the the sys nd such as
the same end in view.
vice. is the BSen nde yoS of tire
and SUPERVISION and after careful Investigation as
that bureau it has been horosh Iy iee d.
and already The good results OF such reorganiza-
ton have become apparent, and amply justify the
changes made.
The Acting Chief then speaks of the tax on the
capacity Of the force caused by the recent strikes
and the annexation Of part OF Westchester County,
and then
| LEGAL ACTION NEEDED
The importance OF the patrol-wagon service can
not be overestimaed The results so far in the pre-
cincts that are equipped with the service are emf
as speedily possible every station house not now
provided with such service be supplied with It. |
matrons be employed to provide each station
not now having matrons
taken by your Board to provide the different sta
needed and viii be great imp 5f to 'q the
service. and | recommend that the same be per-
fected as quickly as possible
The general improvement in department discipline,
indicated In the foregoing pages OF this report has
bcen achieVe1 ir the face of obstacle
barassing than al others together. and which. in
my opinion threatens. unless 1t be speedily and
thoroughly removed. make ultimately useless the
most conscientious efforts permanently raise the
police force 10 higher plane of efficiency. refer
10 the presence In the force OF not incons!derabe
number OF men who are, for variety Of reasons.
rather detriment than assistance TO the work
revelations. some have become ineffective through
demora.lzing associations and the corrupt functions
they nave discharged, and others are OF mental
and nora calibre uniting them for the perform
ance OF intelligent and conscientious police duty.
These not weaknesses which any discipline. how
must rather be cut out and cast away. There re-
mains healthier element in the ranks, always Bit
terly ashamed of police abuses and police crimes.
deeply DESTROYS of better things. and hopeful since
the advent of your Board. OF their approach. Ii Is
upon that element rely for the efectuation of
fairs. There Is nothing more important for the
future Of the police force than the way In which
this question shall be decied-whether this weak,
and vicious contingent shall remain. TO pro,ong and
aggravate the abuses of past and prevent the
realization of the hopes with which your Board en-
that the better element of the force. freed from its
presence and example. shall furnish the foundation
! upon which to better system.
do not venture to suggest TO your honorable
Board the means by which this end shall be at
tanned. | only desire to impress upon you
conviction that un.ess prompt and eXtraordi-
nary step is taken toward II. the most strenuous
efforts toward police reform viii. the
present impetus is spent be practically nullihed