Matter of Friend v. Valentine

It is submitted that upon the facts disclosed in this case it was not an abuse of discretion for the Municipal Civil Service Commission to approve the employment of eligibles from the list of patrolman, P. D. to existing positions of telephone operator (police) in the Police Department upon the recommendation of the Police Commissioner of the City of New York.

The dispute arose in this manner. Prior to 1939, policemen of the rank of sergeant were used as telephone operators. In the interest of economy it was determined that this duty could be performed by civilians at lower wages. Pursuant to…