New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
Policeman Under Fire Spars With
 7. Beard But Is Dropped From Force

The committee on rules and discipline also reported that hear ing was given on the claim of John Fritz for $l50. who alleged that his dog was unnecessarily killed by Off, ficer Anthony Ustach and Super numerary Officer Charles Lesevicius. The committees finding was that the officers acted as their best judg- ment dictated.
 Bannan Recommends Traffic Bureau
 Installation of traffic bureau in the police department was urged by Chairman M w. Bannan. his idea being to have record kept by card system of the manner in which motorists obey the traffic laws. so that those who are careful and cap able might be known by that repu- tation to the police, and others who are prone to have accidents and drive carelessly and recklessly might be classified and dealt with accord ingly.
 Chairman Bannan also spoke of the desira bility of courteous treat ment of motorists from out of the city. It is one of the best advertise ments a city can obtain, he said, to be known as the home of courteous police officers.
 The dangerous condition on Lake street, especially on Saturday nights, when cars are parked between High street and the driveway to Landers. Frary & Clark's unused factory, was spoken of by the chairman, and he also mentioned the need for checking the signal light at East Main and Elm streets. which is said to hold up vehicular traffic longer than the lights at other points. It may be ad- visable to continue this condition however. because of the width of the crosswalk over Elm street.
 As a general proposition, Chair man Bannan said, he did not favor elimination of parking entirely. especially in business districts be- cause the arrangement is not good for business. in his opinion.
 New Traffic Signals
 It was voted to enter into a con- tract with the Harrington-Seaber corporation of Moline, III. to install four-way traffic signals at the inter- section of Grove and Broad streets: South Main and Ellis streets; Ellis and South Main streets: West Main street and Corbin avenue. The ap- proximate cost will be S1,S0O.
 Purchase of $500 worth of metal discs for marking crosswalks was voted. It is expected that. approxi- mately 1000 discs will be needed this year. The cost is approximately 50 cents apiece.
 Favors Permanent Detective Work
 Commissioner Leon Tomikowski expressed the hope that eventually it will be possible to give policemen in the ranks an opportunity to work in the detective bureau in order that they may have a chance to display their adaptability for this sort of service. He spoke in this vein after Chief Hart had reported that he as- signed Sergeants T. J. Feeney and P. A. McAvay to the detective bureau and Sergeants M. J. Flynn and J. c. Stadler to night street duty.
 Chairman Bannan said he felt there should be sergeants on per- manent assignments in the bureau rather than on periodical detail as has been the practice for some time. A man who has only short time re- maining to serve in the bureau might be tempted to relax in his attention to matters assigned to him, while the same man, given a permanent as- slgnment, would feel an incentive to do his best at all times. the chairman said. He quoted Chief Hart as hav- ing said he was not altogether satis- fled with the system of three month assignments in the bureau, and the chief. who was present. agreed that permanent assignments were better. although, he pointed out. it was