New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
J. A. CrOnin, Two Weeks
in Training School, a
Marvel of Wisdom.
HIS COP MUST HAVE
BRIDGE WHIST MIND
Remember Everything" His
MottO-When Not Chasing
Crooks He'd Advise Young.

There is one rookie in the Police
Training School whom the proud fac
ulty would elect TO Phi Beta Kappa
out Of hand if that learned society
took cognizance of police scholarship.
He Is John A. Cronln, and he has been
in the school only two weeks, yet
when a paper of his was corrected
yesterday it was found that in an ex-
animation calling for statement OF
fifty things all good cops on post
should observe he made 100 per cent.
In addition to that, in the opinion
Of high officers he stated mis- answers
in such a way that they are the model
for the perfect policeman.
According to Cronin, live police
man should note the way shopkeepers
arrange their stocks, so that any dis
arrangement by thieves would be sp-
parent; and in the same outlook for
thieves, the position of safes, cash
registers and all other such equipment
should be kept in a policeman's mind,
so that he can note any suspicious
signs. Here. in his words, are few
of the places policeman should watch:
Liquor stores, because they are gen
orally the headquarters OF thieves,
gangsters and loafers, and patrol
man can. By observing every one GO
ing in and out, be in a position TO fur
nish the detective bureau with valua-
HE information if occasion requires.
"Junkshops, because they will ae-
cept everything offered to them with
out asking questions, even though they
, can see from the condition or the
goods that they have been stolen. Ihey
are not allowed 10 buy from minors
servants and apprentices, but they
thrive on boys and young men.
Second hand dealers. These places
are in the same category as Junksnops
with the exception that they do not
deal in metal. II is well to observe
places Of this kind, so as TO note peo
nile who call often with bundles. es-
pecially in the case OF person oher,
Ing for sale a bundle of clothing OF
more value than he himself could non
est,y afford 20 wear.
pool parlors. As these places are
breeding places for young criminals, "
is well TO observe who frequent then'
and note whom the known criminals
are associating with. IL might De pos
sible to talk TO and warn some young
boys to avoid the company they nave
been seen In, so as TO prevent their De
coming crooks.
Disguised persons. As II IS agains'
the law for a person to appear on
public thoroughfare disguised, II they
appeared suspicious / would politely
question them. If it was shown thai
they were on their way 10 mas
auerade and going in the right direc,
ton | would excuse myself. But II
their explanation was irregular would
take proper police action. ,
persons carrying bundles. AS al
stolen property must be removed after
a crime. il il we'll 20 observe every one
that carries one. At night ! would
question every one passing wltr pun
die. especially strangers. II the eN'
PLANTATION does not check up with con
tents, detain them.
The habits Of people on your posi-
their occupations and places OF busi
ness and residence.
"All children playing IN the streets
SO as TO warn them OF the approach OF
any unseen danger.
"Old, infrm and sick people crossing
streets. so "a 20 be ready to give then
assistance as required.
observe women out late az nlgn
unescorted. carrying baby, for feal
of abandonment"
/ And, finally. after other advice OF
how 20 keep the city in state o.
bliss. he wrote:
"Observe the faces and actions o.
! the people who generally open place