(On the occasion of the retirement of Supt. W. Whiting, Chief of the Judicial Police since' April 1, 1930, 3 handsome silver presentation was! mode at SMP. Headquarters, where Mr. R. C. Aiers, Deputy Commis sioner, spoke on behalf of the Force, outlining Supt. Whiting's career of nearly 32 years in the Police and wishing him happiness in his retirement. A suitable response was made, 'Mr. Whiting joined the Force in 1905 and was transferred to the old 'Mixed Court in 1911. He remained attached to the court until the time of his retirement, on July 3 last, and thus saw the institution become' frst the Provisional Court and then the Special District Court. He served under Capt. R. M. J. Martin, Maj. FI. Wainwright and Mr.
Wheeler, Assistant Commissioner, consecutively. Retaining his status in the S.M. Police, he was promoted sub-inspector in' 1919, inspector in 1923, Chief inspector ' in 1928 and superintendent in 1930, After twenty years he was awarded the Police Long Service Medal, to which were later added two bars signifying continued service.
Tu his younger days he was an active sportsman, beng especially Interested in rowing, and he was responsible for introducing rowing as Police sport.
Supt. Whiting's successor as Chief of the Judicial Police is Insp. N. White, who himself has been connected with the Court for a number of years. Sub-Insp. E. C. Watson was transferred to the staff of the Tudicial Police on July 10.
After a holiday in Europe, Supt, Whiting intends to return to hal to Tesume his residence. He lei in the 3s, Ranchi on July. 21.
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