New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
NTRPHY PROMISES REFORMS.
THE COMMISSIONER ADDRESSES THE
DETECTIVE SERGEANTS. AND SAYS
MERIT SHALL BE THE BU-
REAU'S STANDARD
REAU'S STANDARD.

Police Commissioner Murphy yesterday into
the Detective Bureau. had all the detective
geants called before him and made a speech
them. Captain Titus. the Chief of Detectives. sat
beside the commissioner while the address was
being delivered Mr- Murphy said he wanted to get
acquainted with the various branches of the police
service. 1t his intention, he added visit
all the bureaus of the department. and he had
begun with the Detective Bureau, believing 1t
the most important Then he continued. address,
ing himself directly 10 the men before him:
You were ordinary policemen taken from all
the city. without any rank till through my efforts
you so that you might have authority do your
work as the roundsmen. being of superior rank.
dH sa0seqaenty @ to m that the ' desk sergeants
made an effort TO get an increase IN their saIa.
in the department. succeeded in having the in
crease made for YOU, and you have had 1t ever
since.
There was time when this bureau was looked
tectiye bureau should be I am Informed that
of You have not done your duty you should. De
made by experience intelligence, industry,
perseverance and devotion the city of their resi-
denCe. together with honesty and obedience to their
superiors under all circumstances.
Now. have been informed that men have been
brought here and given the rank Of detective ser,
Eeant without any experience and instruction, and
man viii be made detective sergeant unless he
earns the position and unless he is recommended
here 10 De promoted over the heads of men who
have endeavored to do their duty in this Office.
made by citizens. A woman who has made a
plaint and who came here verify IL, has prom
ised here it. Fortunately the
accused from this bureau. A police
in uniform committing offence reflects
upon the whole force. II is my desire while sus
tanning you in every right thing you do. that
you may have confidence 70 do your work to say
that you must render strict obedience 70 your
superior.
I say again that will be promoted 10 be
detective sergeant unless he has learned his
premiership and has been recommended by the
chief Of this bureau
The commissioner said to newspaper men later
IN the day that he had intention Of making
transfers from the Detective Bureau once. but
he continued:
There are lot Of men IN the Detective Bureau
who detectives. and some who not good
detectives who have been appointed over the
heads Of good detectives These have good friends,
who that they promoted I'm going 70
that good detectives are sighted. and that
they have a good chance Of promotion"
'Wiu you right the wrongs that have been
uitred IN the bureau" he asked.
You Will have 20 wait and see was the reply.
Mr. Murphy asked what he meant in saying
that the Detective Bureau was not up TO the
standard OF some years ago, and he replied:
1T is my intention 10 bring this detective de-
partment Up the high standard OF some years
ago. Departments sometimes deteriorate, but men
do I will 70 il that men who qualified
for detective work shall be placed there. and that
not qualified shall not remain. I will wipe out
all distinctions. and merit Will be the standard