New Britain herald., 1927-10-12
P0LICEMEN'S SCHOOL
 TO BE OPENED HERE
Men in Ranks Will Be Instructed in Their
 Duties

Detective Sergeant William T.. McCYa. who has charge Of the de tective bureau in the police depart
 ment, appears as the likely choice
 for the position as instructor of po-
 hccmon. under schooling plan
 outlined 10 tho board Of police com
 missioners last evening by Chairman
 K, W. Chamberlain. The chair
 man said Sergeant McCue has the
 intelligence necessary for the posi-
 tion and he favors him Chief
 Hart also favors Sergeant McCuc,
 according 10 the chairman.
 The commissioners agreed that
 the efficiency of the depart ment would be enhanced through q meth cd such as that outlined by Chair man Chamberlain. The men in the
 ranks would be instructed in their duties and the commissioners would receive reports Of their ratings in mination%. All phases Of police work would be covered in the course. The probability that some Sergcants would bo better qualified than others 10 instruct the mon in certain matters was discussed. and it was finally decided 10 refer the matter 10 the chairman and the chief. The former said he would expect the officer in charge of the school to prepare the course. using manuals of other police depart mcnts until the new manual Of the local department is ready. The in- struCtor would be required to con duct the school in addition to his regular duties.
 The commissioners voted to rec ommend 10 the common council that one Away pedestal stop -and-go signal light for use at the intersec- tion of East Main and Elm streets be purchased from the American Gas Accumulator Co. of Elizabeth, W. J., for S476. also that four 1-Way signal lights for use at the intersec- tion of Broad and Washington streets be purchased from the same concern for s445.50, in addition 10 23 danger signs for s471.5O. The where they are con- eidered better adapted than are the signs.
 Relative 10 the resolution of the common council for signal light at the intersection of Grove and Broad streets. the commissioners voted to reply that an investigation will be made into the amount of is arrived at as to the best method Of less"ning the danger.
 On motion of Commissioner Ban nan, 1t was voted to request the board Of public works to move the fence around the storeyard at the corner Of Harvard and East Main streets, so as to improve the Visi- Dility. Commissioner Bannan said he witnessed an accident at this corner a few weeks ago and he be- ievcs much Of the danger could be | very easily. Landers, i 'rary X. Clark will be asked to move | pack the fence at Elm and Com | norcial streets to lessen the dan ] ger
 The board of public works noti- jed the commissioners that q street | fight at the southwest corner of | Elm and East Main streets has been 1 decided on as the best method Of i ighting the corner, attention of the board having been called 10 the hanger that turks there because of he darkness.
 The report of the discipline com nittce was adopted. It contained i he recommendation that Supernu- i ncrary Officer Michael Lucas be ,rought before the board on charges f drinking while on duty, as he dmittcd 10 the committee that he mbibed during a night tour Of uty. Chief Hart reported. however | hat the officer resigned yesterday he resignation was accepted.
 Charles RaincauIt of 11S Rock ,ell avenue was appointed a super umerary officer on reCommenda- lon Of the discipline com mittee. He ,as born March 3o. 1905.