. Historical sketch of the police service of Hartford, from 1636 to 1901, from authoritative sources. Illustrating and describing the economy, equipment and effectiveness of the police force of to-day. With reminiscences of the past, including some notes of important cases . e his commissionwas given him. He is one of the largest men on the force, finelyproportioned, and has an enviable reputation for courage anddownright pluck. He is often at the head of the police platoonon parade days. His commission dates May 8, 1900. SERGEANT CREEDON. Sergeant John Creedon began service as patrolman Janua


. Historical sketch of the police service of Hartford, from 1636 to 1901, from authoritative sources. Illustrating and describing the economy, equipment and effectiveness of the police force of to-day. With reminiscences of the past, including some notes of important cases . e his commissionwas given him. He is one of the largest men on the force, finelyproportioned, and has an enviable reputation for courage anddownright pluck. He is often at the head of the police platoonon parade days. His commission dates May 8, 1900. SERGEANT CREEDON. Sergeant John Creedon began service as patrolman January16, 1893, and for a few months prior to his appointment assergeant was acting sergeant. His commission as sergeant wasissued Febrnary 7. 1901. and was the first to be issued nnder thecivil service examination adopted by the police commission. 152 History of Police Department, Hartford, Connecticut. SERGEANT FINLEY. Sergeant Patrick J. Finley was a patrolman May 20, 1889,and served as such until he was appointed sergeant by the com-mission, February 7, 1901, under the civil service examinationand entered upon his duties immediately. SERGEANT FARRELL. Garrett J. Farrell was appointed detective sergeant March11. [901. He has been on the force since 1893. anc^ early in. ELECTRIC POLICE PATROL. his career as a patrolman evidenced ability in the line of detec-tive work, and for some years previous to his appointment assergeant had been detailed on detective work. He has had afine experience in the- work for so young a man. and his dailyduty requires an amount of shrewdness and knowledge of hu-man nature that is not alwavs easy to find in an officer. History of Police Depart men t, Hartford, Connecticut. 155 ACTING SERGEANTS. Theodore Dietrich was appointed acting sergeant February7, 1901. His commission as patrolman dates November 6, has been an east side officer and is thoroughly familiar withthat locality, and has been called upon to do much detectivework. He is a trusted


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