New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
NEW YORK POLICE
 PLAN CONVENTION
Every Bureau to Be Pressed Into Use During Meeting Of Democrats

New York, May 27.--Every bureau of the New York police and fire de- partments, with the exception of marine. rum and harbor patrols. will contribute units for the protection of life and property and the regulation ! of traffic during the democratic na- tional convention in June.
 Under a system drafted by Police Commissioner Enrisht, Madison Square Garden, the adjacent park, where thousands of non-delegates arc expected to hear the convention pro- ceedings by radio. and the surround ing district for blocks in each di- rection, are 10 become almost a re- stricted area during the convention period.
 This system will be put into effect without adding R single man to the existing force of 15,eo0. Given time to make our plans the commissioner told Stanley ]. Quinn, directing vice. president of tho local non partisan na- tional convention committee of 500, i've can cope with 200,000 visitors without calling for endorsements. In fact, it will be easier for us to main- tain order and avoid traffic conges- ton for this convention than it often is 10 perform such duties at the scene Of championship prize fight, a worlds series Of baseball, big fire, q spectacular accident a sensational crime, a demonstrative political mass meeting, or on any occasions when comparatively small crowds gather spontaneously"
 Plan Not Disclosed Commissioner Enright has not dis closed his plans in detail. Tho gcn- cral program, however, provides first of all for absolute safety to delegates and stockholders within the convention and along the routes from the yari- ous delegations hotel headquarters to Madison Square Garden.
 Each of tho numerous entrances 10 the Garden will be closely guarded, underground as well as at street level. Streets leading 10 the auditorium will he roped off for two or more blocks. so that onl. such traffic, vehicle and
 
 ton can pass through the lines.
 Uniformed police and plainclothes mon will be scattered among seathoid- l CTS at the Garden, throughout Mad- | son Square Park and over all that section, on the lookout for i ticket scalpers. panhandlers. gamblers, | swindlers. pickpocl;ets and such pro. ducts Of the underworld as prey upon humanity whenever it gathers in large numbers.
 Camera eye" men from healquar- | ters will be there. on the lookout for | faces pictured in the rogues' gallery: i women detectives will circulate among the throngs spotting criminals of their 1 sex and male ''mashers." Patrol wa gons will be stationed on readily ac- | ccssible side streets.
 Fire Plans Too
 Fire Commissioner brennan also i has his plans for the convention worked out. Inspectors will supcrin- tend the s50,000 alterations 10 inc au- interior. guarding against Inc accidental installation of fire haz- ards. the blocking Of fire escapes and the construction or fire traps.
 Bremen will be on duty in the Gar den and in surrounding structures throughout the convention inspecting fro fighting facilities, tramping out carelessly tossed cigars and cigarettes and keeping aislcs and exits cleared. 4 traffic policeman will he detailed 10 each fire hydrant. Emergency sp- paratIs. first aid units and ambulances will he kept in readiness everywhere.