INSPECTOR AND MAYOR.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 258, 29 September 1945, Page 4

INSPECTOR AND MAYOR.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —I read in a recent issue of the "Manawatu ■ Standard" the correspondence of the Inspector of Police to the City Council. I have been here for four years and it appears to me that everyone bows to the wishes of the Mayor or is ridiculed, as was the case with Inspector Joyce. Unfortunately, police . officers are forbidden the use of the Press to put their case before the public, so perhaps I, who have known the inspector for 23 years, could enlighten you as to his character. He has always been willing arid ready to help and co-operate with organisations and councils in any function and to assist any individual as far as/his. duties permit. He carries out his • duties without fear or favour, irrespective .of class or creed. An inspector of police has many duties to perform, and surely the Mayor could have read the apology without the remarks he is reported -to have made. Now because the inspector has taken him to task the matter is being referred to the Commissioner of Police. I personally do not think the Commissioner will take much notice of the matter. — Yours, etc.. JUSTICE.