New Britain herald., 1926-05-22
UT J OdI H' Three Reported for Breaking Rules


 Chief Hart reported that Officers Clarence Kumm, William Politis and James Sullivan should be brought before the board for alleged infrac- tions of the rules. The new board discussed the advisability of Contin- ing the plan of the former board in having two members act as a com- mittee on rules and discipline, and it was the opinion of the members that the full board should hear charges against policemen and also sit on the kind of cases which were heard by the discipline committee under the former administration. It was the sense of the board that hearings of this nature be open to the press.
 Chief Hart said Officer kumm is alleged to have spent time while on duty reading a newspaper in a gaso- line station. He referred to the gasoline station at the corner of Spring and North streets. Officer PoIitis missed two duty calls be- cause of falling asleep in the Sacred Heart school and Officer Sullivan was late on his rings and could not be located by street sergeant.
 Discussing the suspension ot Supornumerary Officer J. Edward Hayes. Commissioner Bannan said he hopes disposition will be made of it with as little delay as possible be- cause Of family conditions afretcing the officer He inquired if it is GUS tomary for policemen 10 be repre- sented by counsel and Chief Hart replied that it has been done, but it is not common practice. The report of Sergeant Matthias Rival relative to the Hayes incident last Sunday night was read and it was decided to give the officers hear inG on Monday evening, June :. and at the same meeting hear the other policemen reported by the chief.
 GinsbcrG Will Be Witness
 Attorney Harry NJ. Ciinsberg, who was at police headquarters when Officer Hayes is alleged 10 have been insolent to Prosecuting Attorneys Woods and Sergeant Rival. will be asked to testify, it was decided. and other witnesses will be Officer John OKeefc, Officer Thomas J. Teeney, Officer Michael Brophy and the prosecuting attorney. Attorney Thomas F. McDonough is counsel for Officer Hayes.
 A request from the American Citizens Committee Of Polish Descent, for protection at the cor ner of Clinton and North Burritt streets. where motorists are alleged to speed, was read. Chief Hart said traffic lights would suffice at this corner, and Chairman Paiowski and Commissioner Bannau were named a committee to work with the chief in the matter.
 A request from committee Of residents of Polish descent for con sideration to applicants for appoint ment. of Polish descent, was receiy- ed and placed on file.
 On request of Reginald E. Towers, Thomas F. McGrath Of 342 Arch street was appointed special police man al the Towers brickyard, where he is employed.
 Chairman PajeWski brought up the matter of badges for the com missioncrs and arrangements for their purchase will he made.
 Reports on Cell Suicide
 Reports of Sergeant Matthias Ri val and Officer G. W. Hellberg on the suicide of Alfred Benson in a cell at the police station were aC- cepted and on motion of Comms- soner Chamberlain. the officers were absolycd from blame. Chief Hart said in his opinion the suicide was beyond the power of the police 10 prevent.
 It was voted to hold regular meetings of the board the Monday before the second Wednesday of each month, instead of the second Tues day as heretofore.
 Applicants for promotion 10 inc regular force and eligiblea who have rot applied for appointment were interviewed by the board, as were candidates for appointment 10 th. supcrnumerary force. No appoint ments were made.
 Commissioner Morton was elected secretary of the police pension board on motion by Commissioner Banna