THE POLICE COMMISSION

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 169, 1 July 1909, Page 5

THE POLICE COMMISSION

The. order of reference for ih- i'mv.mission setup in consequence of recr-ru allegations in Parliament and outside reflectimr upon the general administration and personnel of the police force has been prepared by Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., the Commissioner. Mr Bishop is directed to inquire into the following matters: —

1. The general organisation, control, and enrolment of the police force of the Dominion as it now exists in its several branches, and the discipline and efficiency thereof, and in what respect the said force, or any part thereof, could be better recruited, organised, controlled, or made more efficient.

2. As to the efficiency, conduct, sobriety, and morality of the members of the said force or any of them. 3. Whether any political or other improper interference exists in connection with the said force, and if so, to what extent; and whether such interference has any influence in the administration of the said force.

4. As to the methods of promotion of members of the said force, and the reasons governing the selection of members of the force for promotion. The Commission has to report on or before August 31, and it is empowered to sit at any place in the Dominion for the purpose of taking evidence on oath or otherwise and examining documents, etc.

The order of reference expressly excludes from inquiry such matters as the recent dismissal of two police constables as a consequence of a magisterial invest igalion.