New Britain herald., 1917-04-21

conducted by the department and rec ommendations made for a location to drill regular and supernumerary po- hcemen. augmenting the signal sys- tenn and the congested conditions existing at headquarters.
 The report, fin part, follows:
 Strength of the Department.
 July 1, 1916, tho department was increased by the appointment of ten new patrolmen. By reason of ad- vancement, resignation, and death, there are two vacancies in the ranks of the regular force. The strength of the force April 1, 1917. is as follows: Chief, captain. three street sergeants (change every four months to desk duty). forty-five regular. patrolmen and f1fty-ave supernumerary officers, subject to duty when called upon, making a total of one hundred men available in case of emergency.
 The office of supervisor of traffic has been created, who has charge of traffic squad, and is responsible for the efficiency of the officers, and re- ports to the chief of police conditions as they exist. There are at present on the traf1c squad five regular traf- fic officers, and five day officers who ''f1ll in'' during the busy hours, and the schedule is so arranged. to cover the principal corners, and for the protection of children going to and from school.
 During the year. one sergeant and one patrolman have resigned and one patrolman has died.
 Owing to the lange increase of work in the detective department, a patrol man has been detailed to assist the detective sergeant in his duties
 Twice each month the officers are required to report for target practice, which has developed many good shots. and has given all a chance to become efficient in shooting, and becoming familiar in the handling of fire arms.
 A place should be secured, and ar rangement made for drilling both the regular and supernumerary officers. a training which greatly improves ap- pearance of the officers.
 Additional signal boxes are re- quired. and the changing of some now in use, to new locations to meet the | requirements of new beats created. thereby increasing the efficiency of the signal system.
 again call your attention to the congested conditions of the patrol- mems quarters, both in locker room and rest room. They certainly are in a deplorable condition, from the standpoint of convenience and sanity conditions. I trust this matter will receive your early attention and make provisions that will be a credit to the city and comfort to the officers.
 The following tabulated statement will show the various kinds of work that has been accomplished.
 Onrenses Which Caused Arrests.
 Assaults, 204: assault and theft, 1: assault with intent to kill, 3; assault and injury to private property, ?; as- sault and interfering with officer, 1; assault and resistance, 2; assault and violation of liquor law, l.: assault, breach of peace and resistance, 1; adultry, 9: abuse of female child. i; attempt at rape, 1; attempt at rape and carnal knowledge of imbecile fe- male, 1.
 Burglary, g; breach of peace, 1s4; breach of peace and assault, S2; breach of peace and splitting on troll l ley car, 1; breach of peace and carry i, ing concealed weapons 3; breach of peace and injury to private property, 1; breach of peace and theft, 1;
 Breach of peace and vagrancy, 1; breach of peace and violation of mo- tor vehicle law, 1; breach of peace and l cruelty to animals, 2; breach of peace and lascivious carriage, 2; breach of peace, assault and resistance, l.; breach of peace and smoking on troll ley cars. 1; breach of peace and re- sistance, II; breach of peace. and 1n- terfering with officer, 1 breaking jail, 1; bench warrant, 1.
 Carrying concealed weapons, 4: cruelty to animals. |: contempt of court 5; common drunkard and car rying concealed weapons, 1.