The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-02-09
CHIEF DWYER TAKES OFFICE.
GIVES INSTRUCTION. TO THE
PATROLMEN.
Must Always be In Uniform-Notice
Given to All Gaming Places
to Close.

A new Chief is at the head of the
Police Department. Yesterday morn
ing NJ. M. Drew, who has held the Of
flee tor the past four years, turned over
his badge of office and the keys Of
the City Prison to his successor.
Thomas Dwyer and stepped down and
out.
Trustees Dolan, Paine and Tebbets
were present when the transfer was
made, and each of them had words of
praise for the efficient manner in which
Chief Drew had discharged the duties
OF his office. They also had words of
encouragement for Chief Dwyer, and
expressed the hope that when he comes
to retire from office he may be able to
look back on a work well done.
The retiring Chief also added words
of encouragement, and hoped his sue
cessor might have behind him an ex-
cellent record
Chief Dwyer thanked ex-Chief Drew
Tor the courtesy and kindness he had
shown him, and so the transfer was
made.
AT o'clock last night Chief Dwyer
lined mis- men up, including officer Do
Ian, who was recently appointed a
member of the force, and made them
clear-cut, sensible talk. He told them
ne expected every man to do his duty
and comply strictly with the rules and
regulations of the department
Any orders the Captain may give"
continued Chief Dwyer, must be obey
ed promptly. as he is second in charge
ana shall expect each and every man
to do his whole duty at all times and
under all circumstances"
Chief Dwyer next took up the Ques-
ton Of uniforms, and gave a verbal
order that from now on every officer
shall wear full uniform both day and
night. He subsequently said that a cit
izen in search of an officer might pass
one dozen times and not recognize
him if it Were not for his uniform, and
that at night a stranger might walk
the city from one end to the other and
fail TO find a single guardian Of the
law.
After his talk to the men Chief Dwyer
called the officers into his office and
instructed them to notify all persons
on their beats who conduct gaming
rooms or any game or games prohib-
tied by law to close up. This is under
Mayor
Lands wishes.
In speaking to a Record Union re-
porter respecting the order to close the
games, Chief Dwyer said that favor
would be shown to none, and that all
must comply with the law, and If. af-
ter notification to close had been served,
any shall persist in running, the pro-
prietors, and those interested will be
arrested and prosecuted.
Chef Dwyer also notified the officers
on beat two to see that the doors of
the houses on lower L street are kept
tightly closed except when persons
may be going in or out.
The new Chief of Police said his first
day in Office had been a pleasant one.
and that he anticipated things would
move on smoothly.
1t is stated on good authority that
both Sergeants McManus and Plunkett
will retain their positions at the desk.
There is considerable speculation going
on as to what officer will be appointed
Court Bailiff, and thus keep inside out
of -he rain and storm. Just who will
be given a trial Is hard to say, but
rumor has it that Officer Bagley will
be named
The Police Committee of the Board
of Trustees visited police headquarters
last evening and decided on request Of
the officers interested to change the
Sergeants' office from the front to the
rear of the building. Just what reason
there is for the change is hard to see.
for III the new quarters the sunlight
does not penetrate once in century.
and the odors from the yard cells are
continually waited in.
All in all. the first day of sthe new
administration of the Police Depart
ment went off quietly and the officers
all seem to be we'll pleased with the
new regime.
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