New Britain herald., 1927-01-25
Police Dept. Budget $269, 487
 Adding 15 Patrohmen to Force
24 Hour Protection for Main St. Favored-13 Points to Be Protected by Traffic Lights.

The budget of the police depart ment for the fiscal year commenc- ing April 1, calls for an appropri- ation of s2eo,4s7.15, which is an increase of s71,3oS.s4 over the pres ent years appropriation, it was an- nounced after the special meeting of the commissioners last night at the chiefs office.
 Fifteen new patrolmen are prov.d- ed for in the budget, at cost of s32,366.25. and if the board of fi- nance and taxation grants the re- | quest, five new day beats will be created, Chairman Chamberlain said, and all parts of Main street will be given A hour daily protection, which it is impossible to give with the present force. Nne new men will be assigned to night duty to cover the beats now filled by supernum- eraries and to patrol new beats in sections which are without protec- ton. One man will be assigned to janitor work at headquarters to change the present system under which the patrol drivers are respon- slble for the condition of the police station. In the opinion of the com missioners, there should be janitor with no other duties.
 $4O00 for Traffic Signals
 The budget includes s3000 for a new service car to replace the car now in use, $500 for an automobile for the detective bureau, s3500 for sanitary plumbing in the cell rooms and $26o0 for an additional lieu tenant It is also proposed to replace the cars used by the night street sergeants and two day officers. and to purchase another motorcycle. For new traffic signals, $4000 is estimat- ed, and appropriation is also asked to provide for the purchase by the city, of revolvers, flashlights, night sticks and handcuffs for super numerary policemen.
 There are 13 points which should be protected by traffic lights. the commissioners believe. Conditions are dangerous and as it is impossible to station policemen to regulate traf- fic and look after the safety of pedestrians, it is hoped to be able to install the lights. The proposed car for the detectives is needed. the commissioners believe, because of the increasing amount of investiga- tion work thrown on this branch of the department and the growth of the city. There are three motorcycle officers on duty in the spring, sum- mer and fall, and it is proposed to add another. The cell room plumbing has been needed for years, in the opinion of the board, and should be attended to without further delay.
 No Armored Car Recommended
 Chairman Chamberlain, explaining the budget, said there is difference of opinion among the commissioners on the question of an armored car. It is estimated that the cost would be $6000 and the advisability of making the request in view of the other important and expensive items, Is debatable. The board will tell the board of finance and taxation that an armored car for general police use is desirable, but because of the cost 1t is rot recommended. A serv- ice car must be purchased as the one now in use is badly in need of re- placement, the commissioners say.
 The chairman would not say whether a desk lieutenancy or neutenancy of detectives Is contem- plated in the request for an appro- priation of $2600 for a years salary. Before the office can be created, the common council must pass an or dinance and action to this end will be instituted shortly, Chairman Chamberlain said.
 The budget as prepared by the board is not inflated, Chairman Chamberlain said. The efficiency of the department would be served and improved by the granting of the re- quested appropriations, in his opin- ion and that of the other commits eionerA