The Sun.
London, England, 1829-09-24 00:00:00

SERJ EANT.

lie will reside in the section in the house ap-
pointed, He is to obey all orders given him by the
svpet•intendent or Inspectors of his company. He
►s expected to set the best example to the men in
alacrity and skill with which he shall perform his
own duties.

Each Serjeant has under him nine men, and he
will be held responsible for their general conduct and
good order. He will live much with them, and is
expected to make himself thoroughly acquainted
with the character of every individual. He Nvill
keep in his own hand-writing a journal, according. to
41 prescribed form, of any misconduct or fault they
may be guilty of; this book shall be laid before the
Inspectors And Superintendents at stated period-,
d always be consulted before any individual
receive any reward, or be promoted. The
Serjeants will therefore feel the importance of
entering in this book fully and fairly every circum-
stance which may enable their officers to form a just
opinion of the individual's character ; in no instance
will any neglect or mis-statement by the S6rjeant in
such particulars be passed over.
The Seijeants for duty will arrive at the avision
&mint+ before the hour fixed by his Orders, form
his party into ranks, and inspect them, taking care
that every man is perfectly sober and correctly
tressed. He will read and expla'n to the wen the
orders, if any have been given out that day. He
will enter in a book the hour the party goes on
duty, and the name of each man opposite the num-
ber of the Beat in his Section that such man is to
take charge of; he will then report to the Inspector,
and receive his orders. He marches with his men
to the section, and goes round it, and sees every man
relieve the man previously on (Inv. Having done
so, he will repair to the spot fixed on for making his
first Report to the Inspector : this Report should
include any irregularity or disorderly conduct in the
men relieved, as well as any other particular.
He is constantly to patrol his section to ensure the
performance of their duty by his men. He always
et night carries a dark lantern. If at .any time he
hods a man absent from his duty on the beat, he
will have him replaced as quickly as possible, send-
- ins for another from the reserve at the station,. or
from the Section Residence; but this last only in

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Inspector; in case of any felony or disturbance, to
wilt send for such assistance as may be necessary,
either to the Division Station or Section Residence
—never to the latter except in cases of urgent
necesity.
He %yin give all assistance in his power to persons
applying to him ; he will learn from his general
duties as a Constable in what way he is to interfere
either in arresting people, entering houses, or taking
property from suspected persons ; noticing hackney
coaches and other vehicles at night.
In case of fire, in the absence of the Superin-
tendent and Inspector, he will art according to the
instructions already given for their guidance, taking
immediate steps to acquaint them, and give notice to
the division station.

He will feel that it is particularly desired by his
superiors that he should be civil and obliging to
every body, and render every information and as-
sistance in his power when called on.
He is to notice and receive reports also from the
men as to the stare of the gas lamp., whether any
are dirty or extinguished, and report the same to
his Inspectors.
When the men are relieved he will collect them at
the appointed place, and inspect them in the same
manner as when going on duty, and report their
state. In case the Serjeant be absent from illness
or any other case, his place is to be supplied by one
of the men in his party, who shall be named gene-
rally for that purpose.