New Britain herald., 1922-07-29

DBB1Uf31UflDa5n Da5n1 1nfSs4 41a9oe04suA1D being abused. 1t was the police who were abused, Wolfe making free use of his tongue, in his arraignmest oi the local police, their habits and GUS toms.
 Chairman Dunn said after hearing the stories as told by the police, that there was no way that the department was involved in the controversy. He said that in view of the fact that the woman was positive in her identifca- ton of Wolfe. there was nothing for the police to do but place him under arrest. They would have been dere- lict. if they had acted otherwise, ' Chairman Dunn said.
 II was the opinion of Commissioner Jackson that Sergeant Elinger should be given an opportunity to present his side of the case. As he was out on a beat. no move was made to get in touch with him.
 Both Chairman Dunn and Commis- sioner Jackson spoke of the excellent condition they found the cell room on inspection a short time ago. Com missioner Jackson said the board of police commissioners want the mem bers Of the department to know that the commission is behind them wher they do their duty.
 Tn regard to the bugs spoken of Commissioner Parker asked If the seized stills left in the cell room might have a tendency to breed bugs and vermin Sergeant Hart said that in only one instance, were reaches dis covered in seized mash, this stuff hay ing been taken at Mary Wisk's place on Grove street The new chief ex- plained that this stuff is destroyed as quickly as possible.
 It was the opinion of Commissioner Lange, that unless the board desired to go deeper into this matter, and hear the other side of the case, it be dropped. Chairman Dunn, said that the complanants should file charges | if they desired.
 Police "Toot- -Toots''
 Chairman Dunn inquired of Chief Rawlings If the police are equipped with signal whistles. The chief ex- plained such was the case. Tn an- swer to a question as whether or not the rapping of the night sticks on the sidewalk late at night is a better scheme than blowing these whistles, 1t was the opinion of chief-elect Hart that 1t is
 Hart Makes Recommendations
 The matter Of detailing new man in the detective bureau was taken up. It was first decided to lay the matter over until the next meeting. but Chief elect Hart a short time later announced that he was prepared to make recommendations, and he was allowed to do 80.
 The new chief said that for the de- tective bureau. he would recommend that Detective Sergeant William P. McCue be advanced. According to the new chief, Sergeant George J. Kelly would make an ideal detective bureau head but he felt that Kelly was far too valuable an officer in the posi- ton he now holds to make any change. For the vacancy in the de- tective bureau Sergeant elect Matthias Rival, was recommended by the new chief.
 The changes being about the nam ing of new patrol driver, and for this berth, James McCabe, one of the veterans of the department, was rec commended by Chief-elect Hart. In selecting McCabe, the new chief said that he has proved to be an excellent policeman whom he believed will fill the position of patrol driver admir- ably. McCabe was before joining the police force. trolley motorman.
 Chairman Dunn asked If Sergeant elect Rival was the best man for the place as detective sergeant. Chief elect Hart said that Sergeant Kelly was the best man for the place, but he felt it inadvisable to change him from the desk position he now holds. According to Chiefelect Hart. Rival has had experience in plain clothes work Chief Rawlings said that in the past the new sergeant has shown some aptitude to this kind of police work
 Tn regard to naming Sergeant Rival detective, this was deferred until such time as the new chief may desig nate his fitness for the title. This plan met with the approval of Com missioner Jackson.
 "No Bed of Roses"
 Chairman Dunn spoke of the kindly feelings that exists between Chief Rawlings, the retiring head of the de- partment and Chief elect William c. Hart, who ascends to the head of the department next Tuesday. Chief Rawlings, in speaking of the task that confronts the new chief said: His Is not bed of roses. Criticisms of the police has been going on from time immemorial."