New Britain herald., 1917-03-28

, V watch over its property and prepar- ing for any emergency. Explanation was made that the men are armed. Chief Rawlings said that 1t was only desired that the men have the police powers on property of the employing concern and during the time that they are in it's employ. Upon motion or Commissioner Howard M. Steele, the petition was granted. Robert J. Rice was added to the list of special poltce- men at the Stanley Works.
 As q result of a motion by Commis- sioner Steele, the traffic policemen will begin doing duty of eight hours straight April 1, doing away with their being off duty an hour for dinner. It was suggested that the men will not go on duty until 10 o'clock, instead of an hour earlier, as at present. will, have no hour of at noon and will end their duty shortly after 6 o'clock at night.
 Chief Rawlings was authorized to make the necessary arrangements ana attend to the details connected with the innovation. He expressed him. self as favoring straight police duty without having it broken up byf time off for meals. He said that he f0vors the same regulations for men on night duty, that is eight hours straight duty without time off at headquarters for luncheon. But 1t is impossible. he ex- plained, until a larger force is avail able.
 Commissioner Steele explained his motion; " Saytng thet Ae believes it is unWtse to have the trafhc men or for an 1E66f Sf noon: on:.i5iss- osF Shortly after noon, wren trafn~ is a1eVW.a Although. required to work nine hours, accord- ing to ordinance, 1t was decided that the hour off for dinner can be as we'll taken at the end of the period of duty, as during 1t. Commissioners Steele recommended hours of from 10 in the morning until 6:SO at night with a half hour for relief during this time. Chief Rawlings made no objec- tions and was directed to make the necessary arrangements.
 No Appointments Made.
 Appointments to fill vacancies on the regular police force and furnish one or two additional men needed came up but upon the motion of Com missioner Frank J. Moran, no action was taken. He suggested that action be deferred until there are morc eligible candidates The report of the civil service commission was read showing that Supernumerary Police man Frank R. Hahn. an officer with an excellent probationary record, passed the examinations with per- centage of .96. It was aslo noted that Supernumeraries Ira B. Pierson, Charles Grace and Gustav Carlson are also eligible. Supernumerary Grace has recently been appointed to the railroad detective force of the "New Haven" road.
 Chief Rawlings was questioned as to whether there are not members of the supernumerary force. who have not completed their years proba- tionary service, as required by or dinance, who would make satisfactory members of the regular force. The reply was in the affirmative. Upon motion of Commissioner Steele, Clerk Magnell will petition the common council to have a suspension of the ordinance requiring one years service as a supernumerary before appoint ment to the regular force. It was stated that there are a number of men on the supernumer- ary force, who, because of not having quite a years service on the force. are not eligible for appointment as regu- lars.
 John Koslowski, Thomas A. Gully and Joseph A. Pac. reported by the civil service commission as having passed the examinations, were ap- pointed supernumerary policemen. It was reported that William Frey and Edward J. Conlin have passed the examination for appointment to the fire department. No action was taken, the matter being referred for future action.
 Commissioner Steele inquired rela- tive to when the motorcycle policemen will be assigned to duty and was in- formed that it will be as soon as the streets are in condition. probably about April 15. He inquired further as to whether there are any satisfac- tory men in the department for this assignment, other than have done motorcycle duty. Chief Rawlings said that he believes he can secure a satis- factory man and have him taught to handle the motorcycle. This detail was left to the chief.
 Commissioner Steele made inquiry as to whether some system can be de- vtS0Q so men OH tIs|iAS uuey' "AAA INV be taken from their posts to accom- pany the patrol and ambulance on emergency calls. This, in the belief of Chief Rawlings, comes entirely within his province and he expressed the belief that there can be little change with the present available day force. He explained that often the calls for patrol or ambulance service aoroona immediate response and it is along efficiency lines to get a man quick. Men on traffic posts are always available at once. He does not be- lieve that taking them occasionally Is detrimental to efficiency. It was ex- plained that the calls are not frequent enough to act detrimentally.
 Police Station JanitOrship.
 Securing a change in the janitor