The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
POLICE DUTIES,
AUTHORITIES

from the Detroit Police Manual, Is
reprinted for the benefit OF the
public, TO advise citizens concern
ing the duties OF police officers and
the rules regulating their activi-
| ties.
PATROLMEN
Section As. Prevention OF Crime.
The prevention OF crime being
the most important object In view,
the patrolmar's exertions must be
constantly used 10 accomplish this
end. He must examine and make
himself familiar with every part OF
his post. and vigilantly watch ev-
cry description OF person passing
| his way
Section 40. To Inspect Post-A
patrolman. Immediately after re-
ceiving the command. Take your
posts" will proceed 10 his desig-
mated route. and will as soon as
possible inspect his post and note
any conditions therein requiring
police attention.
Section so. Must Take Appropri-
ate Action--Failure 10 report or
take appropriate action in the case
OF any crime. disorder or other act
or condition requiring police at
teniion will be regarded as neglect
OF duty.
Section 81 Police and Fire Boxes
and Telephones \ patrolman.
when on patrol. will he constantly
alert, observing everything that
takes place within his sight or
hearing lie will familiarize him
self with the locations of fire and
police s''sral boxes and telephones
| on hs posi- available for his use.
81. Not 10 walk Together--A pa
trolman when on patrol, will not
stand. walk or converse with 9TH
or patrolmen or persons. excent on
police business and then no longer
than IL necessary.
Section SO. To Report Suspected
Places patrolman will report
to his commanding officer when
ever he has reasonable grounds to
suspect that any building. or part
therein, Is being used In violation
OF any law, or Is resort for per-
sons OF known bad character. He
will he prepared to give informa-
tion TO his commanding officer re-
lative TO the nature OF all business
being conducted on his post.
Section 50. Not 10 Leave Post
A patrolman will not leave his
post except for some police or per
. sonel necessity. II required 10
leave his post. he will enter in his
memorandum book, as soon as cir
cumstances permit, the time OF
leaving. and the necessity. Having
returned to his post. he will enter
the time Of returning. Al first
opportunity he will report TO a SUI
perior officer on patrol the fact
that he left his post. and the rea
son therefor.
| Section So. To Inspect Post
, Upon Return When he returns
TO his post after having been re-
quired 10 leave it Temporarily for
any purpose. he will immediately
inspect 1t with great care 10 see
that no crime has been committed
during his absence.
Section 56. To Try Doors and
Windows Al night. and during
the time that business houses are
closed. he will exercise the great
est vigilance. frequently examin-
ing and trying the doors. low win
dows, areaways, gratings, etc. Of
business places and vacant dwell
ing houses on his post. and will In
vestigate all suspicious circnm-
stances that present themselves.
/ Section 81 Doors or Windows
Found Open When door or
window ia found open he will
make a thorough Investigation.
summon assistance If necessary.
and properly secure IT,. II there
! are indications that crime has
been committed. he will notify his
station house Immediately. and
summon the owner. II possible:
otherwise leave notice on the prs-
misses OF the conditions. He viii
make a detailed report TO his com.
handing officer at the end OF his
tour OF duty.
Section rs. To Remain on Posi-
Until Relieved At the expirafion
OF his tour OF duty patrolman
VIII remain on his post, or AZ p
designated relieving point. until
properly relieved IL he Is not
properly relieved he will com
mnnicaie with his commanding Of
icer and conform TO instructions
Section 50. To Enter and STUDY
foiice Alarms A patrolman will
enter in his memorandum hook
al police alarms and will care
fully study them together with The
DAILY Bulletin containing the
statement OF offenses committed
VIII familiarize himself with all
descriptions Of person, stolen
automobiles. and other pronertv
published therein. and make dill
gent effort 10 recover same and 10
arrest those in possession NJ n
section SO. To Call Station
House On posts where notice
signal boxes are installed, nairol.
men on patrol will report as per
prescribed schedule. II the box
Is NOT equipped with the memoir
andum pad. The desk officer will he
notified at once.
Section 6l- To Investigate Sns.
nicious Vehicles A patrolnsln
shall note and investigate. esrec-
ally during the night time. all vo.
hicles, the drivers or occupants of
"hlch In any manner NAV excite
suspicion. He will take such i'm
mediate action as he deems me-
essary and will report 10 his com.
manding officer the facts. lie viii
pay particular attention 10 MOTOR
vehicles OF all kinds. observing
their numbers. and constantly
watch for such as have been stol-
4 en- or which nav h...o -,