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LAST WEEK'S resignation of David L. Gorski, chief of University police, offers the University an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the course it expects to follow in dealing with the Harvard Patrolmen's Association. Gorski, who is leaving Harvard after thoroughly revamping the University police, merits high praise for his success in lowering Harvard's crime rate--yet his notable failure to maintain good relations with his employees tarnishes this otherwise enviable record. Now that he is departing, the University should reconsider the wisdom of such a policy, and make the effort to resolve this inner conflict that...
Harvard has already taken a small step to remedy the dispute. By appointing William A. Lee, a labor relations specialist from the Department of Buildings and Grounds, as acting police chief, the University has shown it recognizes the importance of maintaining good relations with members of the force. The Patrolmen's Association should welcome the change...
...Appleton is "just one of those things that come up that I couldn't turn down--it's a very significant career opportunity for me." But his departure is also likely to have a significant effect on the University's efforts to negotiate a new contract with the Patrolmen's Association...
Gorski maintained that his "scientific approach" to police work was designed to "equal out the workload among the personnel," but the Patrolmen's Association insisted that the changes had resulted in a decline in the force's morale...
With Gorski out of the picture, the negotiations could move faster. Though Henry Wise '18, attorney for the Patrolmen's Association, said last week "the problem exists independent of the chief," Gorski's departure may change the University's approach to the talks...