Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-29
INSTRUCTIONS TO POLICE.
Orders for g. A. r. Week Issued by
Major Sylvester.

Major Sylvester. superintendent of police,
spent part Of Sunday at headquarters and
| finished the work on special bulletin
which was issued to the members of the
| department concerning their work In ham
| ding the crowds during the Grand Army
| encampment. The bulletin was also issued
| for the guidance Of the public and for the
benefit Of the 300 special policemen who
| Will do duty The men last mentioned are
| not familiar with the law or the rules of
the department, and but few Of them will
| probably be uniformed.
1t Is the intention Of the department to
| nave the extra men do duty with the regu-
BILE and to exchange places with some of
| the men who are filing the minor details
The order is follows:
l. Members Of the force will report to the
respective stations before going ''off duty"
Z They will secure proper rest when not
"on duty"
3. They should be instructed to carry a
small lunch in their pockets, as details may
be prolonged.
4. They should give attentive hearings to
strangers and be respectful at all times
8. They should be careful to distinguish
between sick and intoxicated person.
9. Very often drunken man needs medi-
cal attention.
7. reliable special should be placed in
charge Of the cell rooms to guard against
sickness or suicide on the part of the pris-
oners.
8. Instruct special officers not to use the
baton except in self-defense.
Avoid Unnecessary Arrests.
8. Members Of the force should not make
unnecessary arrests for petty misdeamean-
ors and DRINKS, when there is more i'm
portant work to be done, but should be firm
and secure good order at all times.
TO- They should notify citizens and stran2-
that the djSnlav ~ Of
elry and money Is an invitation to the thief
IL. Residents should be cautioned to leave
some member Of the family or an employee
in charge Of the house at all times
IL. Doors and windows should be secured
in the day as well as night time.
ID. Members Of the force when loft duty"
should sleep at the station for an emergency
call The emergency demand will be dur
Ing the first three days Of the encampment
IA. Special officers will be properly re-
warded where they perform meritorious and
extraordinary service, such as the arresting
of thieves.
Is. Members of the force should guard
against taking off their clothing or drinking
ice water when overheated.
49, The location of patrol boxes and am
balances should be carefully noted by every
police officer, in order that he may know
where to convey prisoner at any and all
times.
IT, The revolver shall not be drawn ex-
cept in the most urgent case, where such
action would In every respect be justified
by law.
49, Members of the force will be specially
detailed to arrest all persons who place
boxes. barrels. tables, chairs. &c, on the
sidewalk along the line of parades. Such
officers are authorized to destroy boxes
when they become distractions under this
regulations. The maximum penalty is a
fine of 800.
10. They should arrest all fakirs and ped
dlers who are known to be Of bad repute
or who obstruct the street.
20. The law is intended to reach reckless
or disorderly drivers Of vehicles. and the
penalty Is severe.
nit ticket scalpers to occupy the streets or
avenues.
o. The fireworks management employ no
scaipers.
3d. Enforce the law against the speeding
Of cars. motor vehicles and bicycles. The
danger Is increased by crowded conditions.
"A. There are regulations against the OBJ
places Of public amusement and halls. See
that the same are complied with.
Is. Citizens Of the suburban districts
should remember that thieves take in the
outskirts Of the city while the family is in
town seeing the show.
g. Lieutenants must not fail to report
any neglect on the part Of a member Of the
force or special oficer during this period.
when there is 30 much active work required.
~. Aeutenants are enjofned to see that
all orders are fully and faithfully carried
out.
Any derelictions on the part Of those en-
ployed in the service should be promptly
reported to these headquarters.
The circular concludes by quoting the sec
| ton Of the law relating to disorderly con-
duct. Under this section SIS Is the maxi
mum penalty.