A NEW SYSTEM

Hokitika Guardian, 14 February 1928, Page 4

A NEW SYSTEM

AUCKLAND POLICE. AUCKLAND, Feb. 12. The system under which the police force in Auckland will operate from the end of next week is modelled along the lines of the famous Scotland Yard system itself. Co-ordination and co-operation are two words which Police Commissioner M’Uvency applies to the new scheme, which is designed to promote efficiency and incidentally reduce administrative costs in the force. Auckland district has been subdivided into three separate and distinct districts—Auckland head district, under Superintendent Wohlmann; Auckland metropolitan district, comprising suburban stations within the city limits, under the control of an inspector; and Auckland central district, under the immediate jurisdiction of Inspector Hollis, who recently arrived to take the place of .Inspector Lewin. These three officers will assume control of the criminal investigation branch as well as all stations on both sides of the harbour. Thus the districts are co-ordinated and the controlling officers will meet each day in conference to decide upon questions affecting the administration of the Auckland police. “This is on the lines of the system used in New Scotland Yard,” Commissioner M’Tlveney explained, and an) difference that occurs between the officers in conference will be referred direct to tbe Commissioner at Wellington. The Commissioner then will decide upon the points raised. This is Lhe most up-to-date system that, lias been applied in the British Empire, with the exception, of course, of New Scotland Yard itself, and the staffs here have been increased accordingly. The three commissioned officers who me to take charge have served many years in the force and know every branch of the service, clerical, detective and uniform. They are men of experience and some of the most capable eve have.” The new method ot control, which is to take effect when the Commissioner returns from his visit, to the north next week, has enabled a reduction in the clerical duties, and Commissioner M’Tlvonev is sanguine that it will operate smoothly and will tend to moie efficient administration of the department in the district.