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d'ergeant Holt practically admitted his guilt - therefore too strong to be disregarded in considering the charge of neglect of duty. On the other hand, the defence of these officers amounted to nothing less than a repudiation of their responsibilities, except in the case of Sergeant Holt, who, as I have implied, made no defence whatever.
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I do not propose to trouble you with the notes of evidence taken in the cases of these officers. They are somewhat voluminous, and I am fully satisfied that a fair hearing has been accorded to those accused. From the fact that I have confirmed the recommendation of the Captain Superintendent of Police for their dismissal from the Police Force, and I have done so with the greatest