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Show NEW COMMISSIONER ISSUES FIRST ORDER New York Policemen Will Havo Opportunity Op-portunity for Interview Without Rod Tape. NEW YORK, April S. What is considered con-sidered an initial move against conditions condi-tions in the New York police force identified as "the system was mado in tho first general order issued by Po-lieo Po-lieo Commissioner Arthur Woods, who assumed office today. "Until further orders." says the instructions, in-structions, "members of tho force will be required to forward applications for an interview with tho commissioner through official channels, but will apply ap-ply in writing.' ' In the past a policeman who wished to bring an official subject, such as a law violation he had noticed on his beat, directly to tho attention of tho commissioner has been obliged to submit sub-mit his application for an interview first, to the captain, who would then transmit it to the inspector. Only nflcr tho request had pass.ed the hands of tho chict inspector would it come boferc the commissioner. It is elaimed this practice often earned the policemon the ill will of their superiors and for this roason. discouraged dis-couraged the making of reports direct to headquartors. Mr. Woods's order, it is understood, aims to eliminate this, tending at the same timo to furnish captains and inspectors with an incentive incen-tive to keep their products in good condition. |