THE POLICE COMMISSION

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2609, 17 September 1909, Page 5

THE POLICE COMMISSION

SITTING AT WELLINGTON.

I'Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Sept. 16. Before evidence was called at the Police Commission to-day, Inspector Ellison, apropos of an allegation that he was in the habit of treating people discourteously, said a number of citizens bad offered to give evidence on his behalf. ...... The Commissioner suggested that Inspector Ellison should make a selection from a number and call them. In view of tbe attack made on him, he said he would do so. Sergeant Matheson, on oath, denied any knowledge of any letters which appeared in Dunedin and Invercargill papers, reflecting on Mr. Dinnie. He did not believe that certain letters existed; consequently lie asked that the files should he searched. The Commissioner promised that Sergeant Matheson would be allowed to put gome questions to Mr. Dinnie later on. William Coffey, secretary of the Wellington Boxing Association, deposed that Inspector Ellison was strict .in supervision of the force. Witness had been treated by Inspector Ellison with the greatest civility, but could not say the same for Commissioner Dinnie. Sergeants M. Murphy and W. Collins gave evidence that they knew of no general dissatisfaction in the force, and considered the discipline good. Both stated that Inspector Ellison treated his subordinates courteously. Sergeant Darby maintained that there was no reason why detectives should receive a greater travelling allowance than sergeants. Detectives travelled first-class on tho railways, and sergeants second class. Ho considered the inquiries at present made respecting candidates for enrolment m tho force too stYict. Inspector Ellison was always courteous. ■ Sergeant Dart, in charge of the police training depot, suggested that the term of training should be three months. He did not think the educational standards should be reduced. He did not think tho standing of recruits was as good as it used to be.