Police Commission Report.
The report laid upon the table of the House of the Police Commission of Enquiry fully justifies the action of those who forced the Government to take such steps, and though the cost, some £6000, seems high, yet it is better that the demoralisation of the Force should be known. The Commission have condemned the Party management of the Police, as they recommend that the control should be TAKEN FROM THE MINISTER and that the Police Commissioner should have complete authority. Th§y recommended the RETIREMENT OF TWO INSPECTORS and find "The enquiries they have made at Napier have satisfied us that Inspector Emerson is no longer fitted to hold his office." As to Inspector Hickson, the Commissioners refer to his age as having caused him to lose the energy and capacity necessary for the charge of a district like Auckland. Inspector Broham is to have his attention called to the necessity for more personal energy in the supervision of the men under his charge in town or country. A central training depot in Wellington is recommended. The connection between the Permanent Artillery and the Police Force should cease. The choice of detectives should not i be limited to the Police Force. Sergeants and constables should have free uniforms. Police surgeons should be appointed. The general conduct of the Force, taken as a whole, has been good. The records of the Department, however, show that there are a few men in the Force who have brought discredit on it. The men have been repeatedly punished for various breaches of the regulations, and it is to be regretted that they have been allowed to remain in the Force. Increased pay is advised. From this brief outline it must be evident to all that the request for a Commission was most advisable, as the Commissioners recommend a reversal to nearly everything that has been in the past. The Premier has promised that the report would come up for consideration on Wednesday next as the first order of the day.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 September 1898, Page 3
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339Police Commission Report. Manawatu Herald, 8 September 1898, Page 3
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