Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

John Hogan has the distinction of being the first policeman to resign with, honor from the New London force. although the force has been in existence ever-since the dark days of 1861. He resigned to- accept the su- perintendency of the new Plant building, a more lucrative and pleas ing position than that of a. guardian of the peace -and subjected to the criticism of every citizen of the town and the citizens of other towns who visit the 'rbest little city in the coun- try" Since the traffic laws have been in force, MT. Hogan has been assigned during the summer months as traffc officer at the corner, of Bank and State streets and he proved to be just the man for that trying position, be- ing possessed of cool Judgment and even temperament and with full knowledge of his dutiesz> of faithfuA performance. He was born right Mere in New London and the residents are few that have not some acquaintance with the retiring .noliceman,s and all have. a good word for the genial @.Jack' Hogan
 MT. sHoaan's resignation and the death of Policeman Thomas kieley leaves two vacancies in the regular force that will probably be filled at a meeting of the court of common council to be held next Monday ev-
 
 pernumeraries and one who has per- formed duty as a private officer are candidates for the places, but none have received assurance that the ap- pointments are coming to them. It is cock sure that only two will be favored. The police committee will make the nominations to the council and 1t is but fair to presume that the committees nominees will be appoint . ed. Among the Candidates are at least two that are well qualified for police work, and there is hope on the part of the people that actual fitness will be given consideration rather than political influence.
 The police committee, perhaps wi.h the approximation of the captain Of po- lice, and perhaps not, have assigned the ensuing quarter, which has been sn vogue for some time, but with doubts in some quarters whether these changes increase the general efficiency of the force. It is noticed that the three beats in the lower section of the city, thes southern part, are now permanent beats and are filled by Po- licemen Sheehan, Waterman and MuF- phy. The Sheehan, Sor Pequot beat has always been of she permanent or- der ever since Tim Sheehan was add ed to the force and that was many
 
 ton and as 1t is a long, long way from the police station, he was not required to report himself of duty in person, thereby giving longer police protection to the PeQuot section. The Murphy beat Is near Ocean beach end, and of course, he could not be expected to walk nearly four miles after his nights work, to report of duty. Waterman has the beat just to the north of Sheehan's and he, too, gives protection to his own home as well as to all others in the territory which he patrols. These permanent beats are approved by the police com mittee, but they do not seem inclined to make all the other beats in the city permanent. in order that police men can become familiar with all that is going on that violates law. As it Is now the police become acquainted with a neighborhood, can tell the stranger from the resident, when off they go to other parts of the city in exchange with beats as ordered by the committee. It must be the best plan Or it would not be continued by the police committee.
 Semi occasionally writers in local newspapers come out strong in favor