New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09


hall licenses was $1,046.50, and for
reddlars' licenses the sum received
was $1,S86.
Chief Rawlings reporting for the
detective bureau shows that ASS COM
plants were investigated and result
ed in 2S9 arrests. The value of
stolen property recovered was 3d.
e84.94 and the amount in actual cash
was $535.55.
The report contains a memorial to
supernumerary Officer Michael Con-
lin, who died March 8. Eighteen
years of service and his clean record.
was a credit to the department" says
the report.
The force of the department is one
chief, one captain, one lieutenant on
desk sergeant, two detective sergeants
and two street sergeants, As patrol
men and Al supernumerary officers.
One regular patrolman and six super
numerary officers are now serving in
either the army or the navy.
Chief Rawlings reports:
Strength of the Department.
The past year has been a busy and
eventful one from the standpoint Of
police work, several major criminals
have been apprehended and convicted,
and many minor offenses have been
we'll taken care Of, which reflects
credit and efficiency on the depart
ment We have aided other depart
ments of the city in the discharge OF
their duties. Our country is at war,
which has brought a vast amount Of
work for which the police depa rim ent
has been called upon for assistance.
Much interest has been shown by
the patrolmen In the weekly drills that
have been held during the year at
the State armory with the result that
a marked Improvement is noticeable
in their appearance.
Weekly target practice is developing
workmanship; most Of the officers can
now find the target, and are also
becoming familiar with the handling
of the revolver.
The traffic officers have traffic reg
ulations we'll in hand and are endear-
oring to meet traffic conditions for
the betterment and protection OF
everyone concerned. Traffic officers
are human and are entitled to respect,
and the public should cooperate with
them and assume some responsibility
Many accidents can be avoided by a
little carefulness on the part of the
Individual.
stop and CO. signals have been In
stalled at Crowelfs Corner, Main and
Church streets, Main and Arch streets
Main and East Main street, and East
Main street and Hartford avenue
which are proving beneficial both fol
the public and the officers who oper-
ate them. In addition to the regular
traffic force, six day officers perform
traffic duty during the busy hours, anc
for the benefit of school children com
ing to and going from school.
Many accidents happen by reason O
people crossing the street at places
other than the regular designated
| crossings. AS an educational plan
| would recommend that safety zones
| be marked off at the several crossing
| in center Of the city where pedestrian
| could safely cross, and motor vehicle
! traffic would be governed accordingly
| Assault 211.
Adultery ii.
| Assault with intent to kill >.
| Away from camp without leave 81
Abandonment 1.
| Abortion /.
| Assault with deadly weapon /.
| Assault and carrying conceale
| weapons /.
Allowing dogs to roam at large
Attempt at burglary /.
| Breach of peace 1872.
| Breach of peace and assault SO.
Breach Of peace and resistance
Brech of peace and gmbling IL.
Brech of peace, assault and attemp
to kill 1.
Breach Of peace and keeping dis
orderly house /.
Breach of peace and setting fires
Breach of peace and contempt c
Court /.
Breach of peace and interferin
With officers /.
Burglary 8.
Breaking glass in fire alarm box
Blocking fire hydrant |.
Breach of peace and refusing
move, when ordered by officer I.
Carnal knowledge ].
Contempt of court 6.
Carrying concealed weapons 4.
Drunkenness 444.
( Drunkenness and Breach of peae
1925.
Drunkenness, breach of peace an
aysault 2.