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July 24, 1922
The Rock Island Argus And Daily Union
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The board of fire and police commissioners investigates police department irregularities related to city vice conditions and plans to report findings to Mayor H. M. Schriver upon his return from vacation.
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POLICE BOARD
MAKING PROBE
OF DEPARTMENT
Investigating Alleged Irregularities in Force--To Submit Evidence to Mayor.
Persistent rumors current in city over Sunday to the effect the board of fire and police commissioners is making an investigation of the police department were substantiated today by members of the board, who stated that they are probing the activities of the department in connection with vice conditions in the city.
Alleged irregularities in the department prompted the investigation on the part of the board, but definite action has not been taken, pending the return of Mayor H. M. Schriver, who has been out of the city two weeks on vacation. He is expected to return within the next few days, and the police commissioners will lay the result of the investigation before him.
MAKING PROBE
OF DEPARTMENT
Investigating Alleged Irregularities in Force--To Submit Evidence to Mayor.
Persistent rumors current in city over Sunday to the effect the board of fire and police commissioners is making an investigation of the police department were substantiated today by members of the board, who stated that they are probing the activities of the department in connection with vice conditions in the city.
Alleged irregularities in the department prompted the investigation on the part of the board, but definite action has not been taken, pending the return of Mayor H. M. Schriver, who has been out of the city two weeks on vacation. He is expected to return within the next few days, and the police commissioners will lay the result of the investigation before him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Police Investigation
Alleged Irregularities
Vice Conditions
Mayor Submission
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor H. M. Schriver
Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners
Where did it happen?
The City
Story Details
Key Persons
Mayor H. M. Schriver
Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners
Location
The City
Story Details
The board of fire and police commissioners is investigating alleged irregularities in the police department connected to vice conditions, prompted by persistent rumors. They will submit evidence to Mayor H. M. Schriver upon his return from a two-week vacation.