Evening journal., 1904-10-22
CHIEF BLACK
ASKS FOR PLAIN
CLOTHES MEN
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at least thirty patrolmon to the force
as speedily as possible.
Nc,u patroI G ation Needed

az ledSt thirty pauolllcu 10 the lolte
as speedily is possible
New Patrol alton Needed.
81 would also suggest that the board
! lease "a suitable building in the vicinity
OF Second and French streets. and con-
vert Il into "A modern patrol station, the
present quarters In my opinion arc
much too small for the accommodation
Of the six horses and three wagons.
! 81 would also ask that rubber tires
be placed on the two patrol wagons the
wagons are very heavy and make con-
siderable noise when running over the
paved streets at night and the placing
/ Of rubber tires on them would be very
much appreciated by our citizens.
81 would suggest that the board pur-
chase light buggy and harness for
the use of the department. We are Of
/ ten called upon to go outside of the city
/ In search for persons wanted for Of
/ fences committed in the city and by
having our own buggy we could save
considerable carriage hire
Recommends Detective Force.
81 would again recommend the es-
tablishment of a detective bureau. We
/ have now sufficient work for at least
four plain clothes men, and by the es-
tablishment of a detective corps we
could materially lessen the work of dis
trict officers and give them more time
/ to do such work as is required Of them.
An warrants should be served and all
complaints Of "a serious nature could be
/ investigated I'm a more satisfactory
manner by officers in plain clothes than
! by uniformed patrolmen. I'm perusing
the annual reports OF other police de-
ton stands alone in,this respect, we be-
I ing about the only city not having
detective corps / would therefore
earnestly ask that you take this mat
ter up I'M the near future, and IL pos
sible pass "A resolution empowering me
to create such a bureau.
Serge Cloth For Summer.
eI would recommend that during the
. months Of July August and Septem-
ber that officers be furnished with an
unllned serge uniform coat, as the uni
, form coat now worn is much too heavy
for wear during the extreme warm sea-
son. Officers usually go about during
this season with unbuttoned coats and
as consequence present slovenly
appearance, whereas a light coat could
be kept buttoned. and still not be toe
warm.
Il would ask that some steps be taker
toward having the ordinances OF the
city, the resolutions Of the street and
Sewer, Health and Water Department,
codihed and printed for the use-of this
department. During the past few years
considerable change has been made iii
the ordinances and regulations, and W,
are frequently compelled to hunt over
n Al. 4.
IN order to find the necessary laws t,
r prosecute.
Discipline Of Force Good.
81 beg TO say that the discipline O.
the force is good. the officers and pa
trolmen being well acquainted with
their duties and faithfully perform
them. During the year but IA patrol
men were called before your honorable
body for violating the rules and regu
lations Of the department. OF this mum
Der two resigned from the force. fou
were fined from one to fifteen days pay
and FIVE were reprimanded and caution
ed. This shows a marked improvement
which I trust viii continue during tn
coming year.
"The total number OF arrests during
the year were 1892, an increase over tn
year IlItNlouH OF 4fNf Aht iillltANtf hNM
ever, being principally in the minor Of
fences.
During the past year the depart
ment lost but one OF It's members b,
death Patrolnan James c. Shields
The record Of Patrolman Shields ii
one well worthy OF praise He had tn
respect OF his superior officers. of al
members OF the force. and of our eiti
zens generally and by his death tn
department lost an honest faithful am
{ fearless officer.
Extends Thanks For Support.
I'm conclusion desire TO thank tn
commissioners for the support and. en-
couragement accorded me at an times
2 also the judge and clerk Of the CIT
Court. and to Mr.. Frank Stout, tn
special agent OF the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children. for thei
r most courteous and valuable. assist
= ance. sis
: II take great pleasure IN cominendin
e to you the captains and All other mem
I bers of the department. FOR the faithfl
E and efficient manner in which they hav
performed the duties intrustcd TO then
. and their obedience 10 the orders q
/ their superior officers"