New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
CHIEF DETECTIVE
 HART IS ELECTED
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 fence and when the meeting time rolled around, he placed in nomna- a- ton the name of Sergeant w c. Hart Commissioner Parker then. 10 the sur prise of all. placed In nomination the name Of Captain Thomas w. Grace. There was considerable discussion re- sarding the status of those who were considered as candidates for the posi- ton as chief
 Lange Works For Kelly. Chairman Dunn said that applica- tions had been received from Cap tain Grace and Sergeant Hart. in writing and that he had had an oral application from Sergeant Kelly. an nouncing his candidacy for the place, Commissioner Lanse, after hearing the report of the chairman anent the applications, moved that Sergeant Kelly be included as an applicant for the place. Commissioner Parker then moved that the three mentioned can didates be considered, and the nomin- ations be In order
 Other than the members of the press and the chief of the department and one outsider there was no gal lery when the voting started. IL had been expected that some time might be consumed in this procedure, and those who were fortunate in having Havana perfectos 10 light did so with that expectancy. Clerk Joseph Me Grail announced that four ballots had been cast and that three were neces- sary for a choice. For moment there was a hush. Then in a voice that seemed to indicate surprise, the clerk announced that William c. Hart had three votes and George J. Kelly, enc. There was no vote in the hat despite the fact that he had been nominated, to show for Capt Grace. 2syears veteran of the department. Commissioner Lange, said he had every confidence in the ability of the three men nominated for the place. and he would move that the selection William C. Hart, be made unanim- ous. This was voted
 Rival New Sergeant
 With the elevation of Sergeant Hart to the place as chief, there existed a vacancy in the sergeant ranks, and the board next proceeded to fill it. This was done after Chairman Dunn asked of Chief Rawlings, if it was possible to do SO under the present civil service examination On being advised that if was, the board then proceeded to fill the vacancy.
 Commissioner Parker placed in nomination the name of Patroman leading candidate in the civil service examination for some time. Commis- sioner Lange seconded the nomina- tion. The other commissioners did not dissent. The clerk was instructed to cast one vote for Matthias Rival. and he was elevated to the place as sergeant, He will commence in his new duties on August l.
 Sullivan Regular
 The matter of appointing new patrolman to fill the vacancy, created | by the promotion of Patrolman Rival was next taken up. It was found | that there is at present only two men eligible for appointment from the upernumerary force, and of this | only one desired prom otion He is James Sullivan, at present bi- clcye policeman at Walnut Hill park, and on motion by Commissioner | Jackson, he was appointed to the regular patrolman force,
 Appointment Held Up
 Commissioner Jackson moved that the matter of the appointment of a chief detective sergeant be deferred until the new chief of the department has had an opportunity of giving his views to the board.
 Wants Job Back
 The application of William J. Me ~arthy. who was discharged by the T old board of police commissioners, for getting drunk on duty" was re- 2eived by the board. It was discuss d at length. Chaf Rawlings did not pay the applicant any too high a com { oliment for his past service while a { member of the department It was explained that in his present status. he applicant will have to go through he same formality as any other in 1ividual, viz, make application to the { ,ivil service board for an examina- ( ion and that that body, with the l chief, may make recommendation I IS to his possibility of a later ap- continent. The applicant spoke in lis letter to the board of his fine rec | ,rd. The report of the chief did not ( ubstantiate it, however. h
 The matter of loaning to the sheriff s # Hartford county, policemen for 2 strike duty was taken up,
 Shortage of Supers.
 Tn regard to the shortage of candi- I ates for appointment as regular pa i rolmen, Commissioner Jackson asked z another examination of the civil i ervice board would be held before the f eXt meeting of the police commits l ion. Clerk McGrail said that the 'oard could do so if it was SO desired. { Thief Rawlings, in answer to a ques- S ion of Commissioner Jackson as to S LOW the supernumerary force stood { t present, said that there was only I bout B members, whereas the de- artment at its full strength should ave at least 75 members