Patrolmen said, however, that they were not affected by the assertions printed yesterday.
"You can't always believe what you read," explained one officer.
Acting Chief of Police Captain Jack W. Morse refused to comment yesterday.
On Thursday, Morse said he was "pleased to hear of commander Johnson's appointment. I look forward to working with him."
Saul L. Chafin, outgoing chief of Harvard Police, said in an interview on Thursday that he was "very pleased" to hear of Jonson's selection.
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Johnson was highly recommended by chairman, selection committee members said yesterday.