The Morning herald., 1876-01-12
NEW POLICE RULES.

NEW EVLlCE HOLESs
Yesterday morning, Mayor Whiteley read
his new rules and regulations to the Police
force, the following being the substance of
them
CHIEF OF POLICE.
The High Constable, as the Chief of Po-
lice, is the Executive officer Of the police
department, and implicit and unquestioned
obedience must be rendered to his orders by
all officers of the police force.
PATRoLMEN.
The District Constables or Patrolmen,
must be peaceable and orderly, in their de-
pertinent, civil to all, but especially courte-
GUS to females; gentle, but energetic and
firm in the performance of their duty; and
always to abstain from improper language;
and in making arrests to do so in quiet
manner, and with all possible moderation
and fOrbearance. And those on day duty
are required to be particularly neat in per-
son and dress.
The District Constables must continually
patrol their several beats during their time
on duty, never absenting themselves there
from, unless to to convey prisoner to the
public station.
Every District Constable must give his
name and show his star to any person who
NAV inquire therefor. Whilst on duty he
must refrain from needless conversation,
and not lounge or remain at any point upon
his beat, without good cause.
They are prohibited from perfor ming any
service in civil suits, and will not be per-
mitted to serve any criminal process issued
by Justice of the Peace.
Either of the following ramed offences
will subject the officer guilty thereof to be
- f,.~1 nv - cv1oh 0thor rona1tv aa the
Mayor may see fit to impose, viz:
Visiting public house, drinking saloon
or house of Ill fame, unless in the perform
ance of his duty.
Smoking tobacco in the streets when In
uniform, at any time between sunrise and
midnight. ~
Sleeping on his beat during hours Of
duty.
Wilful disobediencc, or using disreputable
language to a superior officer.
When It becomes necessary to take one
into custody, the patrolman shall do so In
as Quiet manner as possible, using only
sufficient force to secure the prisoner. Pa
trolmen must not strike their prisoners ex-
cept in self defence.
No one but members of the force and
citizens upon police business shall be allow
ed to remain in police headquarters.
No persons Will De allowed 10 VlSlC prls-
oners, except near relatives, and they, only
in the presence of an efacer.
During his absence, the Chief may
depute sergeant or an officer to act in his
place.
The Sergeants of Police shall note and
impartially report to the Chief, any miscon-
duct or neglect Of duty on the part of the
patrolmen of their districts; any conceal
ment thereof will be deemed . serious
offence. They shall also thoroughly visit
their districts, and see that the men are con-
tinually patrolling their beats. H.
The Prison Keeper. in addition to his du-
ties as prescribed by Ordinance, is strictly
forbidden to receive private visitors, or to
transact private business ut police head
quarters; and is to visit The cells every hour,
to prevent accident or escape.
Alfredo Barili, 10 we'll known in this city
will make his Arst appearance, since hiA re-
turn from Europe on Friday evening next,
| in grand concert At Annapolis, Md. His
father, Signor Ettore Barili will preside at
the piano, and contribute several vocal Sc
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