;vvw\ Forward Movevoutfpr: ■ 11 ■theirconsAppointment of an assistant chief of police in Fayetteville marks the beginning of a program which has long been due and planned pr(1for sometime. It is the first step towards up on ^dating the department—a move contemplated uponwhen Hollis Spencer was made chief to sue- upon4 cd the retiring Chief Pearl Watts. ■ t lt;Expectations are that sergeants will soon outbe named as part of the overall plan to ™j‘strengthen the department s capabilities. ^ ^Examinations given by the Fayetteville hapCivil Service Commission preceded the ap- daypointments and helped to determine the mem- withhers who would be advanced. Higher rates of junlt;.pav go with the offices, so there is incentive consfor the progressions. tegUnder the setup, the chief can now dele- monI gate authority and the department members flairwill work under more direct supervision. youThere will be more planning and a bettermeans of carrying out directives. Organization should make for a more effective force.Threac marA step in the right direction has been moil taken. »ts% fik nov