THE POLICE FORCE.
PORTY.NINE MEN SWORN IN. (PRESS AI9OCUTIO!* TBI.JWIUM.) WELLINGTON, November 28. The ranks of the pohco fo.ee were augmented to-day by a larj/e draft of 49 men from the trn'inng depot. The men were sworn in Ijv superintendent Norwood, aud were sutvxqumtly posted to the four main citus ot the Dominion. Since- the new scheme fitting recruits for the force was biought into operation, the type of young men offering has bten particularly gjoi. Those comprising to-day's dr«ut uorc an excellent physical ■ nppcaran e. During the past three months tne men have ken training under ine supervision of •Sub-Inspector JUc.Vamara. The fact tnat so many recruits, practically double the number of forme. - draft*, were trained during tiie pci-.cii, hear.s testimony to the eliicient work of tlie instructor. In order to make the training of larger numbers the depot has bee.i transiqr/ed Ircm Wellington South to the Alexandra I3nrrccks, where I<hc accommodation is more commr.diou;. 'lhe new recruits commence their training at the barracks next month.
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Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17315, 29 November 1921, Page 6
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167THE POLICE FORCE. Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17315, 29 November 1921, Page 6
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