New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
FROM MPA7ROLMAN ID.
 CHIEF IN IA YEARS|
This II Is , B 'ord of New Head of ;. l. lice Department
'. {. ALWAYS HARD WORKER
Chief Elect w. c. Hart Was First Appointed a Regular Patroln1an On June IS, 1908 But Had Been Super. numerary Since May of 1904.

William c. Hart, elected as the new chief of the New Britain police de- partment. Is a native of this city, the son of MT. and Mrs. Francis Hart of Smalley street. His father, who Is dead, was for many years a member of the common council Chief-elect Hart. is 41 years old, born here in 1881. He received his early educa- tion' in St. Marys Parochial school After completing his scholastic train ing, he decided to begin work rather than go to High school or college.
 Left School Early.
 His first position was a cash boy in the Boston Store. He later worked as a clerk at McMillan's and also in the c. Fox company at Hartford. Later he entered into the employ of his brother-in-law. Patrick W. Smith of High street, in the grocery and meat business.
 Became a Cop in 1904. :.
 He became affiliated with the police department as a supernumerary po- liceman in May. 1904. He was ap- pointed as regular policeman on June IS. 1908. Always an alert ofi- cer. Hart gained the confidence of the men with whom he was associated in the ranks, and his superior officers were always ready to pay him a con- pliment for his efficiency.
 First to Pass Exams.
 In 1916, there occurred an oppor- tunity for patrolmen to take the civil service examination for promotion to a sergeantcy in the department. It was the first time that they had this opportunity. and among the appli- cants for a promotion was Hart He topped the list with an average of .9S. When the board made an ap- pointment, Hart received 1t. Later the office of lieutenant was created in the department and again Hart stood high in the test, but he was not given the place.
 Had No Favorites.
 When the liquor crusade began and it became apparent that the violations in this city were such that a specially trained body of men would be needed to take care of this work, Sergeant Hart was detailed to the difficult task. It was in a fearless and conscientious manner that he waged a campaign against the violators of the liquor law, and on all sides the greatest Of praise was heard of his work.
 Is Promoted Rapidly. ..
 After A. J. Richardson was ar. rested, the board of police commis- sioners placed Sergeant Hart at the head of the detective bureau, but 1t was not until few weeks ago that he was officially designated as chief detective sergeant. It is believed that his rapid promotion from the ranks of sergeant. to chief detective ser geant to chief of the department, is near to a record.
 Other Facts.
 The new chief Is married and re- sides with his wife and daughter, Miss Ruth Hart at 50 Olive street He is I member of the parish of the church St. John the Evangelist. Frater- nally he is member of Daily council, Knights of Columbus; the Rev. w. A. Harty branch, A. O. H.. New Britain Tent, K. O. T. M., and Court Charter Oak, Foresters of America.
 Nun Congratulates Appointee.
 Chief-elect Hart was showered with congratulations today on all carly in the forenoon, was Sister Mary Boniface, a nun in the convent of St. Mary's church.