New Britain herald., 1924-05-13

ted the proposed changes in traffic
 to him.
 Commissioner Jackson then asked Chief Hart if it would notNbe advis- Iable to rotate the sergeants giving
 them all an opportunity to do day
 traffic duty. Chief Hart said that the
 plan might be all right but definite
 action on the proposal was not taken
 at the meeting.
 It was explained that the matter
 was brought up thinking that it might
 result in getting a better man for the , job. although Chairman Dunn said that he had no definite fault to find with the work of Sergeant King. In 1 answer to a question, Chief Hart said that there is nobody in charge of traf- ltc when King is off.
 Dolan Case Considered
 The case of Patroman Thomas C. Dolan. who has been off duty because ! of illness was brought up by Chair man Dunn. and after discussion, it was left in the hands of Chief Hart l | ] Loard that Doan had told him that he i was sick, and would perhaps have to undergo an operation, but that he has been putting time into the conducting of a newsstand that is owned by a member of his family.
 Chairman Dunn said that Dolan is undoubtedly valuable man because of his expert knowledge of finger prints, hut if he is feigning illness, The board should look into the mat ter.
 May Change Police Hours
 The attention of the board was ,aled 10 the fact that by working under daylight saving time, the po- liccmcn doing night duty leave the strets before dawn. A suggestion was made that they report for duty one half hour later and work that much later in the morning. It was left to the chief to decide the matter.
 rhe lowest bid submitted for new chassis for a police patrol was from the Buick company and on motion Of Commissioner Jackson it was voted to ask the city council for authority to purchase a Buick chassis. The chassis will be reinforced with addi- tional spring leaves and will be equipped with special tires.
 X new Indian motorcycle will be purchased 10 replace the one in use by the motorcycle officers at the pres ent time. Commissioner Parker fav- ored the purchase of a Henderson, but Commissioner Jackson pointed out that the Indian is really local pro- duct and said that he thought that the department should purchase one. In view of this fact, Commissioner Parker seconded the motion.
 An invitation was received from the Blue Army Of Evnryman's Bible class to attend a lecture to be given by Major Lynn Adams of the Pennsyl- vania state constabuary on May l9, and was accepted.
 Complaint From W. ". Leland
 Friction between W. W. Leland and members Of the police department caused sparks to fly when Mir. Le- i land was granted his request 10 ap- pcarsbcfore the board 10 give voice to a grievance.
 The immediate cause Of his ap- l pcarance was to complain to the 1 board against the conduct of Patrol ] man Patrick Moehan for refusing 10 move an automobile from the alley l way leading into tho rear of his build i ing. He said that he had his auto mobile in the rear Of his store, and that when he was about to come out, ho discovered tlat somebody had parked H machine in~the aIleyWaS l making if impossible for him 10 got ] ont. lIo then went looking for ! and after looking for q half i hour, he was unable to locate one, l which wasn't surprising, he added.
 Meehau was finally located, and I when he saw that inc automobile was in the allcyway he refused to touch ii saving that he had no right to II touch an automobile that was stasl- Ing on private property Mir Leland Il then told Mrehan that he evidently fl lidnf know his duty and called m Il Inc police station. Chief Hart sent to tho alley and the machine was re- moved.
 Damn Defends Policeman
 Mir Leland asked the board what lla rights were. claiming that the al- nyway was paolic. and that the man x ho parked tie machine there should nave hcou arrested. Chairman Dunn aid that inc alley was private. and hat the policeman did not have any -ichi 10 move the machine, and if ho i'd sn. hc would be liable for any lanoaga that Naa done to fine machine .hile moving it. lie told Mir. Leland hat his redrnys was in the civil courts md not criminal
 Nr. Leland said that every other ioiirrmau hp had etrr asked had moved machines for him. and he was old that if was simply a courtesy on he part Of the policemen az they had .o legal right to move the machines. 'hicf Hart said that there is an or