The Police Commission.
THE SCOPE OF ITS INQUIRIES* The scope of the Police Commission has been defined, Colonel Pitt and Messrs J. W. Poynton and H. S. Wardell being appointed to enquire into — 1. The general organisation, distribution, control and enrolment of the police force of the colony 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. The pay, emoluments and rewards of the said force, including any provision for superannuation or retirement therefrom, and the allowance of compensation thereon ; and to make suggestions as to all or any of these matters, or in respect of allowances to be made to members of the said force in case of illness or accident while in such force, or by way of compassionate j allowance to their 'wives or families in case of death. 3. As to the general conduct, sobriety and morality of the members of the said force, and the alleged failure of the said police force to maintain order and enforce the laws of the. colony.
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Manawatu Herald, 12 February 1898, Page 3
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194The Police Commission. Manawatu Herald, 12 February 1898, Page 3
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