The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-21

II1Ifit@ are reprinted from iua DN~
troit Police Manuel. for the infor-
nation OF Tribune readers
Section 151. Preserving Edlvence
and Finger Prin,s.-ln the irvestI-
cation OF an alleged crime or sus-
picious death. members will exer-
else every precautlon TO avoid de-
stroying or lessening the evidence
on bodies, effects and surrounding
property. Particularly avoid de-
struction OF finger prints by unin-
tellgent handling OF any weapons
or other article.
Section 1872 Procedure at the
Scere OF Crime.--A member will
prevent Unauthorized persons from
entering upon the scene OF the
crime. The member first upon the
scene OF the crime will make an
immediate and thorough investiga-
ton into the circumstances OF the
crime. obtain the names and ad-
dresses OF witnesses and all other
important details. Commanding
Officers will be held responsible
FOR the completeness OF this inyes-
legation. II the perpetrator is APP
pretended. member OF the Detec-
lice bureau will assist in the pros.
iecution, II necessary. II the perpe-
traitor is not apprehended, all evi.
dence will he furnished TO detec-
tives who will assume charge OF
the case.
Section l5s To Mark Evidence. -
A member OF the Department will
promptly mark for future identlh-
cation. and IL necessary. secure
against tampering. all articles OF
value as evidence that are obtain
ed In connection with the case.
Section 15i. Chemical Analysis
OF Evidence. when chemical
analysis OF airy substance for use
as evidence is required, the com
manding officer will forward the
substance with written request 10
the City Chemist.
Section 1876. Not 10 Taunt FIX.
Convicts.--A member OF the De.
partment must not taunt or per
secute ex-convicts. II mar has
been convicted OF a crime and has
paid the penalty. he is entitled IA
start life anew and should receive
encouragement and cooperation in
his erdeavor 10 live a proper life
Section 1856 Civil Cases. Mem
bers Of the Department will render
no assistance whatever In civil
cases. except TO prevent breach
or peace or 10 quell disturbance
actually commenced.
Section 157. Cooperation Re-
| quired.-Coolness and irmress IS
required of every member in time
OF extreme peril. They must aci
together and protect each other in
the restoration OF peace. Whoever
shrinks from danger or RESPONSE
bility will be deemed to be guilty OF
cowardice and subject to immediate
dismissal.
Section 1853. Truthfulness Re
quired.--A member must speak the
truth at all times and urder all
circumstances Any one who will
fully depart from the truth are I'M
nj for service and will be subject
10 immediate dismissal.
Section 159. Incompetence. 49,
General incompetency I'm the per-
formarce OF the duties OF a mem
Der will be grounds for dismissal.
should n commanding officer report
member incompetent, the Super
intendent may. in his discretion
transfer said officer 10 which the
officer has been transferred. declar-
irg said officer incompetent, giving
Instances or incompetency Il will be
the duty OF The superintendent 10
prefer charges against such OIL
Ger.
Section 1860 Loss OF Equipment.
1t will be deemed a neglect OF
duty on the part OF a member OF
the department carelessly 10 los,
his badge or other equipment: or
when lost. 10 neglect to report IN,
same Immediately thereafter 10 hi,
commanding officer.
Section 1ei. Grievances and sus-
eestions-Anv member feeline aR.
grieved at the treatment Of a su.
perior officer. or any member
wishing to call attention 10 ans
matter OF police business or neglect
OF duty. or 10 make suggestions for
the Improvement. OF the service
shall communicate. In writing. with
the Commissioner or Superinten.
dent Failure 81 Superior officer
tn ward a communication
through Official channels will b,