The Washington herald., 1917-03-05

Smile. "Coppers," smile, be courteous
to all, but be careful and don't talk too
much. Better by far to keep your eyes
and ears open than to be shooting on
your face too much.
This Is the substance OF the latest word
in poliee regulation issued yesterday by
Mai. Pullman. superintendent OF police.
The order is in the form Of a neat little
pink pamphlet and Is entitled Inaugural
Period, 1871, Metropolitan Police Depart
ment, d. c.; instructions and information
for the regular and additional police
force. February 26 to March Il. 1871"
Extracts from the publication follow:
Police are trained to be courteous to
all people at all times. They must know
the Importance of handling the work
promptly as well as courteously. They
must be firm as well as good natured.
Members of the force. special police
men. and additional privates who are
performing duty during the inaugural
period must keep in mind that a police
department Is gauged by the acts of in
dividual members. Every officer whether
on duty or OF should conduct himself in
en- exemplary manner. When on duty a
police officer is the target for the eyes
OF the public. and IL he does not conduct
himself in a gentlemanly manner he is
Quickly observed. 1t is better to talk too
little than too much: an act committed
might be construed as idle and unim-
portant but the same thing done by
policeman might become very significant
"Observe Everything"
Remember that you have been engag-
ed to give police service; not to stand
along the line as spectator. Your duty
is to watch the crowds, prevent disorder
and accidents; IL you get too interested in
watching the parade you must neglect
your more important duty. Give the
closest attention to the preservation of
order in the crowds. Observe everything.
DO your work cheerfully and with the
greatest possible attentiveness.
Smile. Do not be a crouch. even II you
are required to answer the same question
many times; do not lose your head or
change your manner.
BE careful. Be alert. Do not be
thoughtless at any time. Aim to give the
very best service that Is in you.
1T is usually the unexpected thing
which happens. Be prepared. Think what
You would do II any one Of q half-dozen
emergencies should happen on your beat.
BE courteous all the time toward every
man with whom you come in contact.
Treat every one, whether it be a law
abiding citizen or prisoner. just as you
yourself would want to be treated IL you
were in that mans place. The Golden
Rule is still good doctrine.
The drinking Of intoxicants or the ap-
pearance for duty under the influence of
liquor to any degree whatsoever will be
cause for summary discharge.
Baton for self-defense.
The baton Is to be used for self-de-
fense only. and unnecessary maltreat-
ment Of prisoners or others will not be
tolerated. Bear in mind that visitors are
our guests and treat them accordingly.
Persons having passes bearing the sig
nature Of the major and superintendent Of
police will be permitted to cross the lines
IN accordance with the permit when 1t
will net interfere with the parade.
Special policemen shall call upon the
Boy Scouts for messenger or service of
any kind that they may be able to per-
form.
Drivers and operators for distinguished
suests such as Cabinet officers foreign
representatives. Senators, members of
Congress, when in carriages, will have
their driver or windshield decorated with
a white card badge or pass, signed by the
superintendent Of police, which permits
them to drive across the line Of parade,
and they will aid them to cross at the
most desirable intersections available.
Autos and carriages decorated with the
large blue pass, issued to members Of the
White House party, must be shown every
courtesy ana aloeQ IN every way aIOnB
the line or in crossing the line Of parade
at street intersections. Expedite in every
way consistent with safety the passage
OF autos or carriages flying blue passes.
Pedestrian passes-The police will
honor the following passes held by pedes-
trians when presented bearing the sig
nature Of the major and superintendent
OF police. provided 1t does not interfere
with the parade:
Blue passes-But one way Ito be taken
up Immediately by officer and destroyed.
white passes-Across line and back
(tear on first half Of first trip across.
Take UP second half when used).
Red passes-Members of the press
Permit wearer thereof to cross from curb
to curb.
Green passes-Photographers; permit