Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-05-20


POLICEMEN TO DIsPERsE CROWDS, ETC.
Section 63. That it shall be the special
dutv Of eve~y rclile 1"icn~ - he tCv.r.
to dlsperse any crowd, or collection ot
persons that may gather at the corners
Of tho streets. pavameniS nr in the streets
struot the same, and 10 suppress ANY dis
turbance or violation OF the peace within
the town and he or they are hereby
authorized TO enter any building or pri-
vate res dence or enclosure therefor and
10 arrest the persons engaged therein.
POLICEMEN MAY CALL ON BYSTANDERs.
Section 81. That in any case where
the police are resisted in making an
arrest, or III suppressing disorder, such
ponce may call on any citizen of The
town or other persons who may be near
for assistance. If any such citizens or
other persons, so called on for assistance,
shall neglect or refuse to render the same,
the name OF such person or citizen so re
iusing shall DC reported by the police.
men to the Mayor without delay, and if
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was refused without Just excuse, such
cidZeh or Utner peISUH 50 refusing snail
be llned not less than One nor more than
Thirty Dollars, or be imprisoned for
not less than two nor more than thirty
days
POLICEMEN TO TAKE CHARGE OF STREET
HANDS.
Section 65. That it shall be the duty
of the Chief OF Police or other policemen,
when so directed by the Mayor or COun-
Gil, to take charge and superintenl the
working of the streets. sidewalks, etc,
and to summon the Council together
when required so to do and to collect
taxes, fines, licenses, etc.
EXTRA POLICEMEN
Section &C. That anv and all assist
ant or special policemen who may be
from time 10 time appointed BY the Nav
or or Council, shall have and are hereby
clothed and vested with all the authori
ties and powers conferred upon the regu-
lar policemen of said town, and shall
perform the duties, observe the rules and
regulations prescribed for the police and
shalt be subject to like penalties as
the said policemen for violation thereof
POLICEMEN TO TURN OVER MONIES, WEAPONS,
ETC.
Section G7. That it shall be the duty
of any policeman before he locks up a
prisoner whom he has arrested to search
said prisoner, take from him, and turn
over to the Clerk of said town, all money,
arms. ETC., found on his person.
NOT TO LOITER OR LOAF.
Section 6S. That when on duty each
policeman shall be allowed to retire to
their respective home or place of abode,
but unuer no circumstances shall a mem
Der OF the force while on duty, be allow
ed to lOiter or loaf about the streets, in
The stores, or frequent places Of i'll fame,
nor shall they cOngregate together, or
with others, discussing matters not con
nected with their duties.
NOT TO DRINK, ETC, ON DUTY.
Section SO. That while on duty every
policeman is positively prohibited from
drinking any kind Of intoxicating liquors.
TO WATCH SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, ETC.
Section 20. They shall be required TO
watch strictly the conduct of all persons
who act sus piciously. That each mem.
Der of the force shall at all times con
duct himself in quiet, genteel and
soldierly manner, and act with prudence.
GOODNESS and judgment, but with a de-
lIberate determination of strictly enlorc
ing all the laws and ordinances of the
town.
LIABLE TO EXPULSION.
Section Il. No policeman shall be al
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