New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
GRAMPICO CASE IS
 REVIEWED BY BOARD.
Judges, as We'll as Policemen,
 Can Err, Chief Hart Says


 Policeman Frank Grampico was dis cussed at meeting of the police commission last night. when the mat ter was brought to head by Com missioner William P Lange. Tn opening his inquiry relative to the policeman, Commissioner Lange asked of Chief William c. Hart |, if something couldn't be done to curb this particular member Of Dhe de- partment.. Commissioner LaMge !n- yited attention to recent newspaper reports of police court sessions, dur ing which the judge was quoted as saying that the testimony by Cram pico was, unreliable. t Chief Hart, while admitting that Grampico has made some of the usual mistakes of a novice, believed the supernumerary has been the Wc- tim of misunderstanding. You know" said the chief, "a judge in court can err as well as q laynnan." Continuing, Chief Hart said that the first time Grampico was criticised by the court was when he was confused in his testimony by the lawyer for the defense. On the second occasion, the judge admitted to reporters that he had made mistake when he accused the policeman os making contradictory statements or the wit ness stand.
 Chief Hart said that the judge had subsequently, told him that Gram pico evidently meant to tell the truth, but was mot careful enough in his testimony. Commissioner Jackson said that in his opinion the policeman should not be assigned to so many important cases, at least until he had acquired more experience. The com missioner said 1t was unfair to the whole police department to have 1t held up to ridicule because of Cram rico's inefficiency. Chief Hart as- sured the board that he is watching the policeman closely, and in the event of any more complaints being received against him, he will have Grampico brought before the board for a hearing.
 Chairman David L. Dunn reported that permission has been received from the common council to dispose of the old motorcycle in the depart ment. Thomas Dolan, who has been engaged In the fngerprint and photo graphic department of the Hartford police under government vocationa! training, has received permission from the government to transfer to the local, department and he will as- sume his duties here on Wednesday Nov. 15.3
 Will Buy New Patrol.
 The board discussed the patrol wagon situation, and after thoroughly going into the matter, 1t was decided to purchase a Rec chassis for $500. | An expert of the White Motor com pany informed the commission that 1t would cost this amount to put the old patrol in shape. A
 A discussion was held relative to the police ambulance service for the New Britain General hospital Com missioner Jackson made motion that the matter be deferred until 1t | can be discussed by the commission ITS and a representative of the hos oital directorate. This will be done It special meeting of the police commission.
 The municipal garage committee 'equested of the board that the wing If the garage, used as a repair shop, which is now administered by the police board, be turned over to the committee. There was no opposition o the request, but Commissioner Jackson said that the garage com nittee should go before the common III ouncil with the matter. The clerk vas instructed to notify the garage ommittee that, in the event the ommon council is willing to turn yer that part of the building, the office commission has no objection.
 The contract for decorating the po- ce station for the Armistice Day elebration was awarded to the Eddy -wning company for $15. A bill of $9S.51 for repairs to the office patrol which was held up at 1e last regular meeting of the board, as ordered paid on motion of Com lissioner Jackson