Schieffelin v. Warren

On November 2, 1896, Richard E. Enright was appointed a patrolman in the uniformed police force of the city of New York. Thereafter he was duly appointed at different times roundsman, sergeant and lieutenant on said force, and served continuously in the various positions mentioned from November 2, 1896, to January 23, 1918, a period of more than twenty years. During this period he made full contribution to the police pension fund. On January 24, 1918, he was appointed by the Mayor, Police Commissioner of the city of New York, a position which he held continuously until twelve o’clock midnight…