The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-30

when named successor to George v.
Coffin, ousted by Mayor Charles w.
Jewett, Aug. 5, 1919.
Kinney soon was assigned to
clerkship in the Bertillon division
following his appointment to the
force and he has received many
promotions.
Changing administrations brought
demotions as well as advancements
but he persistently held high rank
in the departmet.
The last time he was made chief
of detectives was in December, 1927,
following appointment of Worley as
chief. He was promoted from de-
tective captain to detective chief.
He Is acknowledgement for mis- rec
ord as an investigator and police
officer in his forty-two years in me
department.
The appointment of Kinney and
Simon came after numerous confer
ences between Sullivan and the
safety board and friends of the ad-
ministration. The choice for chief
was the result Of mutual agree
nent" between the mayor-elect and
the board, Myers said.
Bitter Fight Waged
Friends Of other candidates for
police chief have waged a bitter
fight for the appointment, but the
board decide that Kinney would
be most efficient" the safety board
president said.
Kinney is a man of outstanding
integrity, honesty and ability" he
asserted.
Policy of the new safety board
will be to hold the chiefs respon-
Sible for their various departmental
activities, throwing the reorgsniza-
ton task upon Kinney'S shoulders
as soon as ne takes Office.
Myers said the board will expect
claw enforcement without favor or
partially"
"Therell be no special privileges
if we can help it." he added.
Simon Often Shifted
Simon's career In the police de-
partment has been one of continu-
GUS shifting, most of which followed
his promotion to detective sergeant.
He served as a patrolman. then
bicycle patrolman, and subsequently
in the detective department, in
which he has held every superior
rank.
Most of his detective experience
has been under direct supervision
Of Kinney, making him familiar
with Kinneys detective policies.
Simon's record does not contain
single mark against him and con-
tains nine different promotions and
only three reductions, these being
assigned to political shake-ups at
the beginning Of new administra-
tions.
He is so years old, married, and
lives at 1855 South East street. He
was appointed to the department
May 8, 1906, and his first promotion
came CWO years IdJeT.
vosheIl in Favor
It is conceded generally that Fire
Chief Harry E. Voshell will be re-
tained, although no decision has
been reached. Myers declined to
to comment on the fire department
personnel, but it is understood that
politicians are not seeking siren
uously to unSeat VoShell.
Major Louis Johnson, Dem
ocrat, now major of police under
Worley, is mentioned for captain OF
traffic to succeed Lester E. Jones.
Republican. Detective Sergeant
Herbert Fletcher. also a Republican
and former detective inspector, is
understood to be favored for major
of police.
Myers pointed out that a better
police organization could be perfect
ed by giving the chief free hand
to select personnel. TOO much in
reference would be unwise," he as
serted.
Democrats are concerned over the
fact that there are $50 more Repub-
licans On the force than Democrats,
although the law provides the de-
partment shall be even" politically.
Myers said the board will folloY
the law, but offered no solution for
equalizing the personnel as to poll
tical faith. Majority of appoint
-ents made by Mayor L. Ert Slack
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