New Britain herald., 1923-01-10

ties tAs proposed sapsFanmsEsE.ss sall perform il NAs voted 70 hass ChaiFmaa Dunn take aP the msusf nith the board of public seFks 70 sel mere sneeihe information
 On motisR sf Commissioner I.sngs. a leave Of absence fes oes year was granted 10 snpeEnumeFsH officer Michael AixdTofs. The isstsf had made this requsst as he has gone Into business and would like 10 ass gese his ensirs time io his sleFe unul 1t Is well established,
 The Budgsi Question.
 Chairman Dunn explained that the MeTk Of preparing q. budget Aas now well under way but that the speeisi committee would like mere inferma- lion from the hoard as to what II wants for the coming year before putting its estimates in nhsi form for the finance board, Without sny additional policemen or any new equipment other than ineidenials inc committee had figured t would 70 about silT,oeo 10 run the department neat year.
 One New Regular since ieiT,
 Chief Hart stated that while AeH Britain has been growing as fast as any city in the state its police strength has not been increased in proportion, The department has but one more regular patrolman now than il had in isi7, The depart ment now has nine officers and ts .a..alnaa,, As fhara arc a0 naltes heats in the city, il has been neees- sary during the past year to have II of them patf0lled every night by su- pernumeraries. The chief stated ans other foot officer should be in the western section of the city during the day time and that another traffic offi- eer is needed.
 Commissioner Jackson inquired whether is new regulars would be ample for the present. needs. Chief Hart thought they would hut that some leeway should be given the board during the year. Mir Jackson then moved that ib patrolmen be asked for with the understanding that only is Of them would be named at this time.
 As the city is now paying for II snpcrnumeraries to patrol beats it was explained that the appointment Of i2 regulars would require an additional appropriation of only si,s3o or the i salary Of one man.
 Clerk McGrail. In reply to queries from the members, stated the ex- pense of the department for this year will be about si44.0oo and that the finance board will meet Friday night to consider an additional appropria- ton to make up the deficit. the ap- propriation for police for the year being $122.9l1.
 May Need New Patrol.
 During the coming year the chair man stated that the purchase Of a new patrol will probably be neces- sary. An item of $2.700 will be in- cluded in the estimates to cover the probable cost; $2o0 will be asked for to defray the expense of fitting ur the offices of the chief and captain The amount to be asked for for sal aries will depend on the action oi the council with reference to grant. ing additional days off to the mem bers of the department. No salar, increases will be inclu in the es inmates for the year.
 Chief Hart reportc ,t 1888 ar rests were made during the month The report was accepted.
 Will Accept Camera. The board decided to accept tn Eastman Finger Print camera whicl was taken on trial several weeks ago The department is now equipped t, take finger prints. this work beinI done by Thomas Dolan. war veteran who is taking the government cours in that branch.
 Il Bills totalling $44o.s3 were ordered paid.
 The appointment of a successor |, Captain Grace was referred to b. Chairman Dunn who stated that uflti the civil service boards eligible lis is ready the police commission vii !, be unable to act. The civil servic examination will be held Friday nigh,