New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
HOPES HART CASE
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 .'The demand for better police protection in the business district of ouR city. and also the need of bet ter protection in the outlying district where we are not only building homes but also schools. and last but by no means least, the ever increas- ing traffic upon our city streets made 1t imperative that the numer- ical strength of the department be increased, and the board of police \ commissioners in their estimates for the fiscal year 1929-193o includ- ed an appropriation for number of additional patrolmen. The board of finance and taxation granted an appropriation for the addition of eight patrolmen, which We belieV" will in a great measure help to render better police protection.
 "One of the most perpleXinS problems that devolve upon the po- lice department for solution is the regulating of traffic. This problem has become paramount. and with these facts in mind we included in our estimates for the fiscal year 1ses-1s30 an appropriation for ad- ditional traffic lights. The present traffic signals are giving good serv- ice and with the additional signals soon to be installed, we are convinc- ed that some of the most dangerous street intersections will be made safe for traffic.
 While or the subject of traffic we would recommend that the northeast corner of Rockwell ave- nue and Glen street be given the consideration of the city engineer. 10 an to ascertain the advisability o; the city making the necessary changes SO as to enlarge and roun1 off this corner. We have been 1n- formed that the land necessary for this change has been, or will be deeded to the city without cost. and we are confident that the cost of the necessary grading and other work will be more than offset by the benefits derived.
 At the present time we have un- der consideration the making of cer- tain streets through traffic or boulevard streets This plan has been tried out in other cities and has proven very efficacious and t is our intention to adopt this plan in the very near future.
 "The installation of permanent metal markers at street crossings has proven very satisfactory, and we would recommend that in the future when new pavement is to be put in or repaired that provl- sions be made for permanent marking for crosswalks as we are of the opinion that this is the most efficient manner to do this work.
 "Reaiizing that well equipped and neatly uniformed police force is an asset to any city. we request ed an appropriation for clothing allowance for the members Of the police department in order that We might not only improve the ap- pearance of our force but also that we might have control over the per sonal appearance of the members Of the force while on duty. The board of finance and taxation did not see fit to grant this appropriation but we are still of the opinion that this matter should be given further con- : stderation. Asaip Recommend Lieutenant "f
 Detectives
 "The detective bureau of our po- Nee department has become a very important branch of police work as can be ascertained by perusal ot the attached report of the detec- five bureau. The board of police commissioners are of the opinion that the best results would be oo- tained from this important branch of police service by creating an of- flcer as lieutenant of detectives, SC as to have . ranking officer i'll charge of the detective bureau.
 Tn mostly all cities this method is carried out and with the hope of rendering better service in mind. the board of police commissioners re- quested that the ordinances be changed so as to make this change possible, but as yet we have had no definite action, we would agaln recommend that this matter be given your earnest consideration.