POLICE ASSOCIATION

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 244, 12 September 1940, Page 4

POLICE ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE. ' WELLINGTON, Sept. 12. The annual conference of the New Zealand Polico Association was recently held in Wellington, delegates representing all districts being present. The Commissioner of Police (Mr D. J. Cummings), who opened the conference, was welcomed by the president, Mr J. B. Young, .senior detective at Wellington. Mr Cummings, in the course of an instructive address, referred to the loyalty shown by all men in the force during the past difficult year. In connection with onerous duties which have been placed upon the Police Force arising out of the work, the Commissioner said there had not been a single case where a man had not done his extra duty cheerfully and willingly. The Minister in Charge of the Police Department (Rt. Hon. P. Fraser), whose official duties had prevented him from attending at the opening, was present later in the day and addressed the men. He also expressed his appreciation of their loyalty during the year. Many remits were discussed, as well as matters of general interest in connection with the work of the members. During the conference all delegates waited on the Minister and the Commissioner to discuss topics connected with the association. Mr T. Kellv. of Auckland, acted as chairman at the conference. The election of officers resulted: President, Mr .T. B. Young; vice-president, Mr W. R. Murray; management committee, Messrs W. TT. Andrews. A. C. Davis. F. H. Healev, J. W. MeHohu. C. S. Rnnxel, C. E. Tanner. .J. Titlior, S. Williams, and one further member to be added.

The appointment of Mr ,T. Meltzcr as nermanent general secretary was confirmed.