New Britain herald., 1922-09-13
Patrolman Michael Flynn Named New Sergeant;
 Theaters Must Have Police at Matinee Shows

relative to the abilities of Policemen Massey and O'Mara It was the con tention of Parker that Massey's work as acting sergeant entitled him to consideration, Dunn on the other hand contended that O'Mara had done such meritorious work in clean ing up liquor violators that he was the man for the place. Commission CT Parker said that the only detec- tive experience O'Mara had was when he was going around collecting evidence of liquor vioators. and this was done sometimes by giving man Sl0 bill to do 1t with. Chairman Dunn said that Massey never had any detective experience. Commissioner Jackson said that to his mind a po- liceman who could attain such splendid mark as Flynn did in the civil service examination, was cer- tainly entitled to every considera- ton.
 Lange For Priority
 Commissioner Lange said that man having IS years experience in the police department was more aual-
 
 having but four years experience. MT. Lange said that the civil service examinations change when boards change, and that 1t was possible that younger men might be bit more clever in the manner in which they put across their answers. The com missioner maintained that priority was one of the big factors why Mas sey should be selected as sergeant The commissioner said he had noth- ing against either Flynn or O'Mara Commissioner Parker asked why 1t was that when there was need of street sergeant to fill a vacancy when Policeman Massey was always chosen to act temporarily Chairman Dunn said this was matter that was up to w. J. Rawlings. the former chief, who detailed whoever he desired to for the work.
 After the second, third and fourth ballots had showed the same results as the first two, the commissioners unanimously agreed that 1t was too saying he would be their choice with out question.
 Fights For Massey
 There had been some talk on the street for several days that O'Mara had the backing of the mayor for the appointment to the place. During last nights session. Commissioner Parker said that it had been told him that O'Mara had said that a demo- crat had not yet been named a ser geant. The commissioner said he would not say that this was so, as 1t was rumor entirely. Commissioner Lange said that no politics should en- ter into the doings of the police con- mission. He then again urged Con- missioner Jackson and Chairman Dunn to get together and see if one of the candidates could not be elim- mated. Mr. Lange said that Massey, according to public opinion, was the logical man for the place as ser geant.
 Commissioner Parker asked Chair man Dunn if he was hiring man for his own personal business if he would not pick Massey Chairman Dunn
 
 his last choice. Following a discus sion by Commissioner Jackson and | Chairman Dunn, a ballot was taken, 'esulting in Flynn getting two votes Ind Massey two, O'Mara having been 
 Commissioner Parker immediately moved that another ballot be taken, md on the eighth the result showed our votes for Flynn. The sergeant ,lect will commence his duties on October l.
 Police Inspection.
 Chief Hart notified the commits ioners that he would have the entire personnel of the department on hand or an inspection at date convenient 0 the board. It will be arranged ater. The chief was authorized to ake up the matter of physical train ng for the men, and to secure a gymnasium and prices for member hips
 Chairman Dunn said that school 'f instruction at which the judge of he police court, the prosecutor and awyers could address the men on points of law would be a fine thing, n his opinion. Nothing definite was lone at last nights meeting.
 Changes Are Planned.
 AS was forecase, the board favored he plan whereby some of the older nen in the department be assigned 0 duty in the theaters, and that hanges be made in the traffic squad eplacing the older men with younger policemen.
 The theater owners will be asked o pay the men the same as they .re now receiving. It was pointed out hat the increase will not be much greater than now, and that the pro-