City of Seattle Records

Department of Police Seattle, Wash Bolton Rogers Chief Seattle Nov 12 1891 Hon C W Ferris, Comptroller City of Seattle Sir:- In answer to your request for a report on the claim of A M Kent. Ex Patrolman in this Department, for the sum of $100.75-100 I herewith submit the following statement. OnMay the 12th 1891. Partolman A M Kent, failed to report for duty. and up to May the 24th, a period of thriteen ays, I received noreport eother from Kent personally nor the City hysician as to the cause of his absence, and on May 24th, 1891. In accordance with Rules 46 & 48. Police Rules and Regulations of the Plice Department of the City of Seattle his name was dropped from the Police Roster, the Joseph Topping was appointed with the consent of the chairman of the Hon Board of Police Commission to fill the vacancy until the next meeting of the Board.

Department of Police Seattle, Wash Bolton Rogers Chief Seattle Nov June 15 1891 The Hon Board of Police commissioners, Gentlemen:- I have the honor to report the following change in the Police Roster for the Month ending June 15 1891, May 24th, Patrolman A M Kent dropped by virtue of Rules 46&48 Police Regulations. May 25th assignment of Joseph Topping to act as substitute to fill the vacancy made by Kent being dropped May 31st Special Patrolman J W Hendricks, droppedon account of expiration of appointment. June 1st. Substitute Joseph Topping suspended t the request of Commissioner MAnning for conduct unbecoming an officer. June 2nd. assignment of Isaac Toller to act as substitute to fill vacancy created by suspension of substitute Topping.

Department of Police Seattle, Wash Bolton Rogers Chief May 24th 1891 Hon Board of Police Commissioners, City of Seattle, Gentlemen:- I have the Honor to report that by virtue of Rules No 46 & 48, of this Department. I have dropped from the Police Roster Patrolman A M Kent, he having failed to report to this office as required by the Rules and Regulations. From May 13 91, up to the date May 24th 91. And I have assigned Joseph Topping to act as substitute until the next meeting of your Hon Board. Very Respectfully Bolton Rogers Chief of Police

Department of Police Seattle, Wash Bolton Rogers Chief Seattle May 24th 1891. HON HARRY WHITE, MAYOR OF SEATTLE. Sir:- I have the honor to report that in accordance with Rule Number 48 of this Department I have dropped from the Police Roster, Patrolman A M Kent, he having failed to report to this Office. from May 13th 91, up to this date, and I have assigned Joseph Topping to act as substitute until the next meeting of the Hon Board of POLICE COMMISSIONERS. Very Resepectfully Bolton Rogers Chief of Police

Transcript of the journal of the proceedings of the Police Commission of the City of Seattle, Pages 103 & 4 -o6-15-91. The Chief submitted a communication stating that he had dropped Patrolman A M Kent from the Police Roster by virtue of Rules 46 & 48 of the Police Rules and Regulations. On motion the action of the Chief was endorsed. Com. Manning voting No. -- The Chief submitted the Following Communicaton. The Hon. B.of P. Com's Gentlemen:- I have the honor to report the following charges in the Police Roster for the month ending June 15th , 1891. -- MAY 24. Patrolman A M Kent dropped by virtue of Rules 46 & 48 Police Reg's -- MAY 25. Assignment of Joseph Topping to act as substitute to fill the vacancy made by Kent being dropped. -- MAY 31. Special Patrolman J W Hendricks dropped on account of