The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-09-11

adopted for the government OF til,
| police, the strict observance Of all OF
ders issued by the Mayor, the obc
dience by his men to the instructio,
given them.
He is vested with authority 10 pos
his men in such parts of the city an,
assign them to such duties as he ma,
deem best, providing same is in &C
cordance with rules aud regulations o
the department.
He shall allow no police officer tt
go on duty who is not in all respects
dressed in accordance with rules and
regulations governing service.
He shall keep at the Police Head
quarters record book wherein shall
be entered all arrests and complaints
made, as well as a record of ali prop
erty taken from person Of prisoners
This record TO be kept in secure
place and shall be accessible only to
members of the Police department.
lie shall report to the Mayor any
disobedience oforders, neglect Of duty,
conduct unbecomipg, drunkenness in
fraction ofthe rules or other delinquen-
cies on the part OF his subordinates
that may come under his notice.
He shall furnish to the City Judge
list of all arrests made. before o
O'Clock each day, and shall see that all
officers who are complainants and all
witnesses are in Court promptly.
DUTIES OF POLICE OFFICERS.
Every officer should hold himself in
readiness at all times to answer the
call and obey the orders Of his supe-
rlor officers; he shall treat his supt
riors with respect, and in his demeap-
p TO his associates on the Police force.
ne shall he courteous and considerate,
himself against envy, jeal-
BUSY. o. other unfriendly feeling, and
'efrail from all communication to
heir discredit. except to his superior
iii ,er, whom It is his duty to inform
u every neglect or disobedience on
heir part which may come to his
knowledge. He shall observe the law
nd ordinances. and perform his duty
With zeal, courage, discretion and fl
elity.
He shall indicate to strangers and
ther persons the aearest way to their
estimation; he shall watch male and
emale night walkers and persons who
improperly accost persons on the street
t night. and shall do all in his power
D protect ladies' from insult and an
ovance; he shall strictly watch all
ersOns OF known bad character, note
heir movements, and report 10 the
'hiefof Police any information which
hey might obtain.
lie shall take particular notice of al,
laces where liquor is sold, report to
ne Chief all unlicensed. and all
laces where the terms of the license
nder which liquor is sold, are not
lily complied with.
He shall note all cases of fast driv
X, brutality to animals. horses and
ehicles left unattended or left stand
x on crossings or which do not con- :
rm to other provisions made for
leir regulation.
When any street shall become block
by teams, he shall use his best ef-
rts to aid the drivers to disentangle
e same.
When disturbance shall occur, he
all instantly proceed to the spot and |
e his best efforts to restore quiet.
any person has committed a crime.
by loud outcries or otherwise per
1t in disturbing the peace. the per-
n offending shall be arrest ri and
nveyed to police headquarters. 7
Police officers may examine any
rson whom they see walking abroad s
night time whom they shall have
ason , suspect Of any unlawful de- I
ms. and may demand Of him his
stness a: such hour OF the night,
d whithex he is going. This au- I
ority must be exercised with great
utiOn. i