New Britain herald., 1922-07-29

 changes. Chief-e.Sct Hart said that a new military type of collar for dress coats, and a cap similar to those worn by the New York police, was In his opinion q good thing for the de- partment, He said that the collars can be placed on the coats, at . nom- inal cost to each man. IL will have a tendency to keep the policeman head in the air. and it will also work out for other comforts for him, as he will not need 10 wear a starched collar unless he sees ht. Chief -elect Hart estimated the cost of the mili- tary collars at between 3l and f.26 and the cost for the new caps at about s3.50.
 Work For old Timers Chairman Dunn brought up the matter of finding work for some of the veteran members of the depart ment, which will be less arduous than that Of regular police duty. He said that personally he does not think it good plan to place veterans on the street for traffic duty, believing this Is work that younger and more active men should be detailed to. Chief elect Hart said that there are three theaters in the city, In which some of these men can be detailed for duty if they see fit.
 He explained that while there is a | muneration. the latter detail might be made satisfactory, by having these men do traffic duty between 6 p. m. and ' p. m., and then after eating their lunch at the station. they would be ready for night duty at the thea ters. Commissioner Parker asked how many days off Policeman Nealon. Mccarthy and Cosgrove. who are day officers, and who do traffic work re- ceive. It was explained that they did not get any of, but that the regular traffic officers have every second Sunday off duty.
 Should Make Out Reports
 Chairman Dunn expressed himself as favoring some means by which the board may have reports Of police matters Commissioner Jackson, said that all important reports should be l certified by some officer in charge, and this would lessen d great deal of unnecessary work. It was the opinion of Chairman Dunn, that the officer in charge of the desk at the station, should be informed of all matters, whether of the detective bureau or not
 Chairman Dunn spoke Of the mat ter of having each patroman inform ed that the conduct of his beat was tn 1,{ xt.l has been explained to the men in the department.
 Chief-elect Hart said that there may be cases arise where members of the detective bureau will find out mat ters during the day that patrolman on the night beat might find 1t diff f1cult to unearth.
 Wishes Hart We'll.
 Chairman Dunn then extended the best wishes of the board to Chiet- elect Hart assuring him their hearty support and cooperation. Chief Rawlings said that some of the beats are now covered by supernumeraries and that at times the same super" does not work on the beat two nights in succession. This, in the opinion of the chief, is not the best plan to se- cure results, and he felt that more regular men should be appointed in the department.
 Wants To Be A Regular.
 A communication was received from Stanley Dumbraskas. stating that he had been a supernumerary fer over two years, resigned, and then was re- appointed to the police department. He desires to know if previous service stood in making him eligible for ap pointment to the regular patrol force. It was decided that this was a matter for the civil service board to con sider.
 Hart Proffers Thanks
 Chief elect Hart extended to the board his thanks for the appointment and also to the press for rheir treat ment of him in the past He also eX- tended his thanks to his predecessor, and also his appreciation for assist ance rendered so far, and he express ed himself as hopeful that this assist ance would be forthcoming in the fu- ture.
 T will help roll the burden off as I realize the position he is in," Chief Rawlings told the chief-elect and the board
 New Chief in Uniform.
 The chief-elect inquired of the board if his proposed policy to wear uniform while on duty met with approval. The board members eX- pressed themselves as favorable 10 the plan. Chief-elect Hart, also said that he favored plan whereby all officers on duty in the office be re- duired to wear uniforms. Comnis- sioner Lange spoke in commenda- tory manner of the fine appearance Chief Rawlings always made when occasion required his wearing a uni form
 Invitation for Rawlings.
 Commissioner Jackson in a few words, extended on behalf of the board, an invitation to Chief Rawlings to attend at any time he cares, meet ings of the police board. Commis- sioner Jackson said that the attend ance of the retiring chief at meetings will greatly aid in the success of the department, he felt sure.
 "I cannot find words of appreciation for the fine record you have made. know you have always been fair and that every possible courtesy has been shown the citizens of this city, and this also applies to those who have fallen into the clutches of the law" Commissioner Jackson said to the re- tiring chief
 Rawlings Replies.
 Chief Rawlings answering eaid he