New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
DRUNK NOT PLANTED
 POLICE HEAD SAYS
Peterson Case Disposed of by
 Police Commissioners

The recommendation of the dis cipline committee, made by Commis- sioner Edward Parker at the regular meeting Of the board of police com missioners held last night that the suspension against Supernumerary Policeman Edward Peterson be lifted was adopted. Commissioner Parker in his report stated that after an in vestigation had been conducted by the discipline committee it was felt that the officer had used poor judgment but had been sufficiently punished by reason of his suspension,
 Commissioner Thomas F. Jackson stated that Peterson had expressed an cpinion in the case of the drunk that the man was not drunk and had been planted by someone in the police de- pertinent. Since that time Chief Will liam C. Hart has received report htat the man who drunk, Commis- sioner Jackson said. and the officer had no foundation for his suspicion,
 Bids for the painting Of the court room were read and on motion made by Commissioner Parker il was moved to award the contract to the Weare Decorating Co. providing that the work be done while the court is not in session, for SEQ. This was the lowest bid with others as follows: Morgan. Kingsley X Co, s14T: Manning Co, sl35; John Boyle Co.,. sl33,25 tl0 per cent additional if work is done on Saturday or Sunday); Crowley Bros. s95; Occupin X Johnson, s1l5; George krumm. sl4S.
 seek Wage Increases
 Policeman William O'Mura. Neley. Cabelus and Hellberg were given q hearing as the committee representing the patrolmen who are seeking an in- crease of 1o per cent in wages Off Cer OMara said that uu December the officers met to consider asking for d three platoon system but after listening to Chief Hart. who stated thta it would be ilfadvisable to seek the installation ot such a system at present, it was voted to ask for 10 per cent increase and an allowance ot s65 a year for uniforms, The officer said that it is the custom in other cities to allow for clothing When
  The officer. admitted that the pay in New Britain compares favorably with other cities but increases are 10 be asked for elsewhere and in Bristol the men. who work six days a week, are asking for si2.
 special Meeting on salaries On motion of Commissioner Parker it was voted to hold a special meeting on Friday night to act on recommend- | ing an increase in pay for the police | men and officers of tho department 10 i the common council Tho request as made by the officers would mean an l expenditure Of approximately sii.900 1 more year in salaries. With the add ] ed increases which the officers of the department expect the total would be brought up to sl9.000. Chief Hart stated that the sergeants who now receive s2i85 a year. feei as though they are entitled to s2509 i, while the lieutenant whose salary is 1 now s2315 should receive s276o and l the captain s GOO instead of s2aG5. i 1r other cities. with the exception of ! Meridcn, chiefs throughout the state !
  while in Meriden the salary is S3 ,0o0. l Chief Hart is paid s2765 year and it | was the expressed belief that he i should receive $500. All increases will 1 be discussed at the Friday meeting. | Commissioner Jackson stated that a | police chief in any city is entitled 10 l as much if not more pay than fire | chief because Of the amount of work i done Chairman David l.. Dunn stated ! that George Cooley, electrician. has asked for permission from the police | board to replace all Of the old wiring | fn the signal box system with lead | covered cables. The old wiring has worn out. he stated. and new wires | should be placed in the cable. The | electrician expects to place four new wires in the cable and the approx l innate cost would be s119S. Commis- l sioner Jackson said he was much in