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MANUAL
CONTAINING THE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE
Police Department
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OF THE
CITY OF NEW YORK.
BOARD OR POLICE
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (President) Commissioner.
AVERY D. ANDREWS (Treasurer) Commissioner.
FREDERICK D. GRANT Commissioner.
ANDREW D. PARKER Commissioner,
OFFICERS OF DEPARTMENT AND FORCE.
WILLIAM H. KIPP Chief Clerk.
WILLIAM DELAMATER First Deputy Clerk.
THEOPHILUS RODENBOUGH Chief Bureau of Elections.
PETER CONLIN Chief of Police.
MOSES W. CORTRIGHT Deputy Chief.
COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF RULES.
MOSES W. CORTRIGHT Chairman.
WILLIAM DELAMATER Secretary.
JOHN J. HARLEY Captain.
HENRY HILDENBRAND ..... Sergeant.
320093
Police Department of the City of New York, )
No. 300 Mulberry Street, [
New York, November 16, 1896. )
At a meeting of the Board of Police, held this day, it was
Resolved , That the rules and regulations contained in
the book entitled the “ Manual Containing the Rules and
Regulations of the Police Department of the City of New
York,” printed in New Yoik by The Martin B. Brown
Company, 1896, be and are hereby adopted as rules and
regulations for the government, discipline and admin-
istration of the Police Department and Police force of the
City of New York and the members thereof.
WM. H. KIPP,
Chief Clerk.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
DEPARTMENT AND BOARD OF POLICE.
RULE 1.
The “Police Department” of the City of New York consists
of a “Board of Police” composed of four “Commissioners”
(appointed by the Mayor), and the “Police Force” and officers
appointed by said Board.
RULE 2.
The Board of Police is the head of the Police Department;
governs and controls the Department, its business and affairs;
is invested with and exercises all the power conferred by law
upon the Police Department, except as otherwise expressly con-
ferred.
RULE 3.
The territorial jurisdiction and authority of the Board of Po-
lice, and the Police Force under their direction, are co-exten-
sive with the territorial limits of the City of New York.
RULE 4.
Meetings of the Board of Police shall be held as often as the
President or any three of the Commissioners may direct.
RULE 5.
Section 250, chapter 410, Laws of 1882, as amended by section
1, chapter 180, Laws of 1884, provides as follows:
“The Board of Police is authorized and empowered to make,
adopt and enforce rules, orders and regulations for the gov-
ernment, discipline, administration and disposition of the Po-
lice Department and Police Force and the members thereof.
The Board shall have power, and it is authorized to adopt
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rules and regulations for the examination, hearing, investiga-
tion and determination of charges made or preferred against
any member or members of the said Police Force, but no member
or members of the Police Force * * * shall be fined, rep-
rimanded, removed, suspended or dismissed from the Police
Force until written charges shall have been made or preferred
against him or them, nor until such charges have been exam-
ined, heard and investigated before one or more Commission-
ers, upon such reasonable notice to the member or members
charged, and in such manner of procedure, practice, examina-
tion and investigation as the said Board of Police may by rules
and regulations, from time to time, prescribe; provided, how-
ever, that any member of the Police Force who is now or who
may hereafter become insane or of unsound mind so as to be
unable or unfit to perform full police service or duty may be
removed and dismissed from the Police Force by resolution of
the Board of Police.”
RULE 6.
For the purpose of Police Government, the territory of the
City of New York is divided into—
Inspection Districts,
Surgeons’ Districts, and
Precincts,
—subject to alteration, from time to time, by the proper
authority.
Precincts are divided into patrol-beats or posts, by the Cap-
tains, with the approval of the Chief of Police and Inspector of
the District, subject to alteration, from time to time, by like
authority.
CHIEF CLERK AND CLERKS.
RULE 11.
The office of the Chief Clerk shall be open every day, except
Sundays, holidays and half-holidays, from nine o’clock A. M.
until four o’clock p. m. Any Clerk absent from his duties dur-
ing office hours, without permission of the Chief Clerk or
Deputy in charge, or the permission of one of the Commission-
ers, in the absence of the Chief Clerk or First Deputy, may be
dismissed from the Department.
RULE 12.
The Deputy Clerks shall be subject to the orders and super-
vision of the Chief Clerk, and shall perform such clerical du-
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ties as he may assign them. The First Deputy Clerk shall
perform the duties, and exercise such of the powers of the
Chief Clerk, as may be required of him. The Chief Clerk, in
his discretion, may grant leaves of absence not exceeding three
days to the clerks in his department.
The Second Deputy Clerk shall perform the like duties in the
absence of the Chief and First Deputy Clerk.
RULE 13.
The Chief Clerk shall have charge of, and issue the shields,
manuals and fire keys to the members of the Force, keeping a
record of the same.
RULE 14.
The Chief Clerk shall report, in writing, to the Chief of Po-
lice all resolutions or other official action of the Board of Po-
lice affecting the disposition or government of the Force, all
appointments to, and dismissals from office; and to all other
officers or departments, such matters as shall concern them
respectively.
RULE 15.
The Chief Clerk shall cause to be kept in the Central De-
partment the books and records required by law and the neces-
sary business of the Department, including the following:
“Alphabetical Force Book.”
“Precinct Force Book.”
“Numerical Shield Book.”
“Record of Arrests.”
“Record of Complaints.”
“Record of Judgments.”
“Trial Record.”
“Time Book.”
“Oath Book.”
“Record of Lost Children.”
“Record of Violation Corporation Ordinances.”
“Minute Books.”
All the records of the Police Department, kept in the office
of the Chief Clerk, shall be secured by the clerks having charge
of the same respectively, so that they may not be examined by
unauthorized persons. All information desired by the public shall
be given by the general or special order of the Chief Clerk,
as its importance shall require, and then only by the clerk
having charge of the book or record from which the informa-
tion is to be obtained.
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The Chief Clerk is authorized and directed to see that the
books and records shall be accessible only to the Commission-
ers, to himself, First Deputy, and the clerk having special
charge thereof respectively.
RULE 16.
All suits and proceedings instituted against members of the
Force, as such, shall, in the discretion of the Chief Clerk, or
when directed by the Board, be referred by him to the Counsel
to the Corporation for defense, if there be ground for defense.
RULE 17.
The Chief Clerk shall furnish to the Keeper of the Cloth-
room the names of all persons appointed and qualified as Pa-
trolmen and Doormen, and the names of all others entitled to
be furnished from the “Department of Clothing and Equip-
ment” with cloth, hats, buttons, wreaths and numbers.
RULE 18.
The Chief Clerk shall report to the Corporation Attorney of
the City of New York all violations of Corporation ordinances,
and shall keep a record of the dates of such reports, and the
nature and places of occurrence of such violations.
CHIEF OF POLICE AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF
POLICE.
RULE 21.
The Chief of Police shall be the Executive Officer of the
Force, and shall be chargeable with and responsible for the
execution of all laws and the rules and regulations of the De-
partment. He shall assign to duty the members of the uni-
formed Force, and shall have power to change such assign-
ments, from time to time, whenever, in his judgment, the exi-
gencies of the Service may require such change. He shall
have power to suspend without pay, pending the trial of
charges, any member of the uniformed Force; provided, how-
ever, that no such suspension shall be continued for a period of
more than ten days without affirmative action to that effect by
the Board of Police. He may grant leaves of absence to mem-
bers of the Force for a period not exceeding five days. He shall
report to the Board of Police all changes or assignments of
officers and all leaves of absence granted.
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RULE 22.
All orders to the Chief of Police shall emanate from and be
issued to him only by the Board of Police, and all orders to the
Police Force shall be issued by the Chief of Police to the In-
spectors or Captains of Police and by him or them communi-
cated to the Force.
RULE 23.
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to enforce in the
City of New York all the Laws of the State, and ordinances of
the City of New York, and ordinances of the Board of Health
and the rules and regulations of the Board of Police; to abate
all gaming-houses, rooms and premises; and places kept or
used for lewd or obscene purposes and amusements; and places
kept or used for the sale of lottery tickets or policies, or for
any unlawful purpose whatsoever.
RULE 24.
The Chief of Police shall have power to promulgate orders to
the officers and members of the Police Force not inconsistent
with law, or the rules and regulations of the Board. Such or-
ders shall be written or printed; and all members of the
Force shall observe and obey them. Such orders shall be re-
corded in a book, to be kept by him, and copies of all General
Orders immediately furnished to the Chief Clerk, for the in-
formation of the Board, and a copy to each of the Commission-
ers of Police, before it is issued to the officers and members of
the Force; each copy to be delivered to each Commissioner if
present at the Central Department, to be enclosed in an en-
velope directed to such Commissioner, and left in the room of
the Commissioners, in the Central Department.
RULE 25.
The Chief of Police, each Inspector and Captain of Police
within the limits of his District or Precinct, shall possess gen-
eral Police supervision over all licensed or unlicensed pawn-
brokers, venders, junk-shops, cartmen, hackmen, expressmen,
dealers in second-hand articles, intelligence-office keepers and
auctioneers within the city, and all other public licensees.
RULE 26.
The Chief of Police, when necessary, shall repair in person
to all serious or extensive fires in the City of New York; to all
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riots or tumultuous assemblages within said city, and take
command of the Police Force present.
Inspectors shall in their several Districts perform like service.
RULE 27.
The Chief of Police shall keep at his office books of record
such as are required in the business of his office, including:
A robbery book.
A record of orders issued from his office.
A record of current and incidental expenses of his own office.
A record of suspicious places and the names of the keepers
thereof in the City of New York.
A record of houses of prostitution, assignation houses, gam-
bling houses, and disorderly or disreputable houses of every
kind in the City of New York, with the names of the owners
and keepers thereof.
RULE 28.
The Chief of Police may be absent from the City on
business connected with the Department for periods not ex-
ceeding 24 hours at any one time, on the consent and approval
of one or more of the Commissioners of Police. All such ab-
sences shall be reported by him to the Board of Police.
The Chief of Police is authorized to detail, for a pe-
riod not exceeding five days, any member of the Police Force
to the performance of any proper Police duty or business (and
for such purposes may order and allow such member to leave
the city), whenever the exigencies of the service require the
same. In all cases he shall report to the Board his action, in
writing.
He shall also report, in like manner, all transfers of mem-
bers of the Force and assignments to duty made by him.
RULE 29.
The Chief of Police, unless otherwise ordered by the Board
of Police, may assign one Inspector, in rotation, to attend to
the night duty pertaining to the Central Department, and in
like manner one on Sunday.
If an Inspector should be required to perform other duties at
the time of such assignment, or in case of an emergency, the
Chief of Police may direct a Captain of Police to perform such
duty.
RULE 30.
In the absence or disability of the Chief of Police, the Deputy
Chief of Police shall discharge all the duties of the office of
Chief of Police.
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/ INSPECTORS.
• RULE 35.
The territory of the City of New York is divided into six In-
spection Districts, which are respectively named the First,
Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Inspection Districts.
First District to consist of Precincts Nos. 1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13
and 14, and the Third Court Squad.
Second District to consist of Precincts Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9,
10, 15 and 36, 1st and 2d District Court Squads, Steam-boiler
Squad, Health Squad, House of Detention Squad and Central
Office Squad.
Third District to consist of Precincts Nos. 18, 21, 23, 23d
Sub., 25, 27, and Fourth Court Squad.
Fourth District to consist of Precincts Nos. 16, 19, 20, 22,
24 and 26.
Fifth District to consist of Precincts Nos. 28, 29, 30, 31
and 32, and Fifth Court Squad.
Sixth District to consist of Precincts Nos. 33, 34, 35 and
38, and Sixth Court Squad.
An Inspector of Police shall be assigned to each District,
who shall have an office within the limits of his District, or
at such place as the Board of Police may determine.
RULE 36.
Each Inspector shall be responsible for the preservation of
the peace and protection of life and limb in his District, and
for the discipline of the Force therein.
He shall, quarterly and as often as may be necessary, inspect
thoroughly each Station-house in his District, and make or
cause to be made such inspections of the members of the Force
in his District, while on duty, as may be necessary to satisfy
himself that the duties are properly performed.
They shall submit quarterly reports thereupon, with such
suggestions as they shall deem proper. He shall see that the
Station-house Books are kept in conformity to the Rules, and
that the officers and men are faithful in the discharge of their
duties.
He shall receive the reports of the Captains and other offi-
cers in command of the members of the Force in his District
at nine a. m. daily, and report in person at such times as the
Chief of Police may direct.
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RULE 37.
Inspectors shall see that, within their District, the Laws of
the State and the ordinances of the Corporation of which the
Police Department has cognizance, and the rules and regula-
tions of the Police Department are enforced, and shall cause
nuisances to be removed, preserve peace and order at elections,
provide an adequate Police Force at every fire and at every
public assembly of citizens.
They shall transmit to the Chief of Police all charges made
against members of the Force in their District.
RULE 38.
Each Inspector shall keep at his office books of record such
as are required in the business of his office, and as the Chief
of Police shall direct.
RULE 39.
Each Inspector will be held responsible for the general good
conduct and order of his District, as the Captains of Police
are held responsible for the good conduct and order of their
respective Precincts; it is expected that he will visit portions of
his District, and the Station-houses therein, at uncertain hours
of the day and night. He will diligently inquire into every
complaint made by citizens of laxity or misconduct in per-
formance of duty by members of the Force, and report the
same to the Chief of Police.
RULE 40.
The Inspector of the District in which it is located shall ex-
amine, or cause to be examined, at least once in each week,
the “House for Detention of Witnesses,” in respect to the con-
dition of said House, its cleanliness, the comfort of the in-
mates, and the quantity and quality of their provisions.
RULE 41.
To each Inspector shall be assigned, for office and inspection
duty, such aid from the Force as the Chief of Police may ap-
prove.
Inspectors shall have power, when on duty at the Central
Department (in the absence of the Chief of Police), to grant
leave of absence under the regulations of the Board of Police.
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CAPTAINS.
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RULE 45.
The Chief of Police may temporarily excuse a Captain to
leave the District for a period not to exceed eight hours, on
the application of the Inspector of the District, provided such
absence shall not be prejudicial to the public service.
Captains will carefully examine the reports of the Sergeants
and Roundsmen, made to the Chief of Police, and will see that
the reports are correctly made out.
The Morning Returns shall be made out in manner, matter
and form, as directed from time to time by the Chief or Board
of Police, and shall contain accurate and faithful copies, or
reports of the entries and memorandums, each and every one
of them, made in the Blotter during the preceding twenty-four
hours, including the disposition by the Courts of all persons
arrested for offenses.
The officers in command will carefully examine their Morn-
ing and Court Returns, and see that the complaints are prop-
erly entered. They shall make daily Supplemental Reports of
the disposition by the Courts of all cases, the disposition of
which is not reported on the prior Morning Returns and only
in such cases.
The Morning Returns shall be signed by the Sergeant who
makes them out, and countersigned by the Captain. When
errors are discovered or explanations are needed, in the Chief
Clerk’s office, the Sergeant who signs the Returns shall be no-
tified to attend at the Chief Clerk’s office, to amend or explain
them.
No person other than as above shall be permitted to alter
or change a Morning Return.
Captains shall carefully examine all the reports of Sergeants,
and promptly report each and every case of dereliction of duty
to the District Inspector.
RULE 46.
Captains of Precincts are charged with the distribution and
safe keeping of the books belonging to the Libraries of their
respective Precincts. The name and value of each book not re-
turned, or the value, name and number of volumes of the set,
if any volume of a set is not returned, shall be reported to the
Board of Police, and the value thereof be deducted from the
pay of the member.
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RULE 47.
Captains shall carefully read and explain, to each Platoon of
their respective commands, all General Orders, and all decisions
of the Board of Police, in cases of complaints against members
of their commands.
RULE 48.
Captains shall cause to be promptly served all notices and
subpoenas sent them from the office of the Chief Clerk, and all
letters and messages sent from the Central Department, to be
promptly delivered.
When a subpoena is left at a Station-house for any officer,
the fact shall be entered in the Blotter with the name of the
officer subpoenaed, the Court and the time wanted at Court,
and the case in which he is a witness. Such subpoena shall be
served on the officer with the least possible delay, and the fact
of the service entered on the Blotter.
RULE 49.
Captains will be diligent in enforcing the laws relating to
lotteries, lottery policies and shops; the selling of liquor, and
gambling of all kinds. They shall make special reports to the
Chief of Police of the facts of all cases of arrests for gambling
or policy dealing and violations of the Excise Law that are
dismissed by the City Magistrates; and the assumed grounds
of such dismissal.
RULE 50.
Captains shall report daily to the Chief of Police, in writing,
all cases of malignant, infectious, contagious and epidemic
diseases in their respective Precincts.
RULE 51.
Captains shall keep a record, at their several Station-houses,
of the residences of the members of the Force under their con-
trol, and shall furnish to Surgeons the residences of such mem-
bers as have reported sick.
They shall report in writing, to the Chief Clerk, each and
every change of residence of members of the Force under their
command as soon as such change of residence takes place; and
they shall be prompt in notifying the Chief Clerk whenever any mem-
ber of their command, who was previously single, becomes a married
man.
They shall keep a record of the members of the Force who
reside in their Precincts, but not performing duty therein, and,
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such members shall promptly report such residence or change
of same, to the officer at the Station-house where they reside.
RULE 52.
Captains shall have the general charge and inspection of the
Police Station-house and Precinct to which they are assigned;
and, with the Sergeants, who in their regular order have charge
of the same, be held responsible for their cleanliness, general
condition and good order.
Captains shall assign to the Sergeants, in rotation, the duty
of inspecting the beds, bedding, clothes and habits of each
member of the Force in their Precinct— such inspection to be
made daily; and the Sergeant shall report to his Captain and
will be held responsible for any non-compliance with the regu-
lations in respect to the same.
RULE 53.
Captains shall cause the stoves and pipes of their respec-
tive Station-houses to be carefully taken down and put away,
as soon as fires can be dispensed with; and shall preserve them
and not permit them to be removed from the Station-house
without the written order of the Chief Clerk. They shall, when
necessary, cause the stoves and pipes to be put up for use.
RULE 54.
Captains will be held strictly responsible for the preserva-
tion of the public peace, in their respective Precincts, and, to
insure good order, they are vested with the power to post the
men under their command in such parts of their Precincts,
and to assign them such duties as they may deem expedient,
under the supervision of the Chief of Police and Inspector of
the District and in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Board.
RULE 55.
Captains shall inspect or cause to be inspected, from time to
time, all pawnbrokers’ shops, second-hand dealers’ shops, junk-
shops and intelligence offices in their respective Precincts.
They shall keep a record of all such shops and offices, and re-
port thereon, from time to time, to the District Inspector.
RULE 56.
Captains will at all times require the members of the Force
under their command to be attired according to the rules and
regulations of the Department; and to be decent and clean in
their attire, habits and persons.
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RULE 57.
Captains shall— subject to the orders of their superiors in
command, and the orders, rules and regulations of the Depart-
ment — have control of the Sergeants, Roundsmen, Patrolmen,
Doormen and Matrons of their respective Precincts, and will
be held accountable for their good conduct and efficiency.
They may establish minor rules and regulations for their gov-
ernment, not inconsistent with the orders, rules and regula-
tions of the Police Department, subject to the approval of the
Inspector and Chief of Police.
RULE 58.
Captains shall divide the Patrolmen of their force into two
equal parts, which shall be known as the “First” and “Second
Platoons,” and each Platoon into two parts, which shall be
known as the “First,” “Second,” “Third” and “Fourth Sec-
tions.” A Sergeant shall be assigned to the command of each
Section, and a Sergeant shall be in charge of the Station-house
at all times.
The Captain shall, under the direction of the Chief of Police
and Inspector of the District, divide his Precinct into night
and day posts or beats, and number the same; and from time
to time designate the Patrolmen who are to patrol the same.
RULE 59.
Captains of Precincts will, at all times, when in command,
call the roll and designate the posts, and at no time will a
Sergeant call the roll or designate the posts when the Captain
is in command.
The Captain is at all times in command when in the Station-
house, except when he has retired for rest; before doing which
he will enter on the Blotter, in his own handwriting, “Capt.
in reserve.”
The Sergeant on desk duty is then in charge for the time
being; and on the Captain again assuming command, he will
note, in his own handwriting, “Capt. in command”—
in both cases noting the time.
It shall be the duty of the Captains and Sergeants of all Pre-
cincts, Court or other Squads, before leaving the Station-house
or office, at any time, to enter in the Blotter, in their own
handwriting, the precise time and purpose of leaving, and im-
mediately upon returning to enter likewise in the Blotter the
time of their return.
Any Captain or Sergeant disobeying this rule, or making a
false entry on the “Blotter” in relation to this or any other
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matter, will be deemed guilty of neglect of duty, and upon
conviction thereof may be dismissed from the Police Force.
The roll shall be called at the commencement and termina-
tion of each tour of duty, preparatory to which the men will
promptly fall into line in the sitting-room, and march to the
front office, where they will be inspected by the officer in com-
mand, who will be particular to see that each Patrolman is, in
all respects, dressed in accordance with the nSles and regula-
tions of the service, and that his entire uniform, and all parts
thereof, are in good order.
If, at any roll-call at the termination of each tour of duty,
any Patrolman has not— in dress or otherwise— conformed to
the rules and regulations of the service, the officer in com-
mand will inquire into the causes; and if the Patrolman has
been guilty of neglect or intentional delinquency, report the
facts, with the name of such Patrolman, to the Chief of Police.
It is the duty of Captains and Sergeants, at all times, to re-
port any negligence in attire, want of cleanliness, or unfitness
for duty from any cause whatever.
RULE 60.
Captains shall designate relieving points within the bounda-
ries of each post; and direct the route to be taken by Patrol-
men, going to and coming from the relieving points. Such re-
lieving points to be distributed as far as practicable on alter-
nate streets, avenues and roads, and placed so as to be as
nearly as possible at equal distances from each other, and the
same shall be located, where the situation will admit of it,
at the points on the posts most remote from the Station-house.
Members of the force will remain upon their relieving points
until properly relieved, unless otherwise directed.
RULE 61.
Captains will be held responsible for the escape of any pris-
oner, delivered to them, at the Station-house under their com-
mand.
RULE 63.
Captains are required to devote special personal attention to
the use of gas, and manner of using fuel in the stoves of their
respective Station-houses, in order to avoid excessive and care-
less consumption of coal, and to preserve the stoves. They will
be held responsible for the prudent and economical use of gas
and the management of fires in their respective Station-
houses.
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RULE 03.
Captains shall, when any room or building, or any part or
portion of any room or building within their Precincts, is
known to them to be kept, used or occupied for the purpose of
gambling, of recording or registering bets, or for selling pools,
immediately give notice, in writing, to the owner, lessee and oc-
cupant of such room and building, that the premises are occu-
pied for such purposes and that the occupation and use thereof
for such purposes is a misdemeanor. They shall be careful to
note the time when such notice is given.
If the occupation and use of such premises shall be continued
after the service of such notice, they shall obtain warrants for
and cause the arrest of such owner, lessee or occupant for the
misdemeanor (this is not to be construed so as to prevent any
officer from making an arrest without a warrant when the law
is violated within his view and presence), and cause them to
be prosecuted in the City Magistrates’ Court and also before
the Grand Jury.
SERGEANTS.
RULE 65.
In cases of vacancy, or in the absence of the Captain by rea-
son of illness or absence from duty, or by permission of the
Board of Police, the duties required of him shall be performed
by one of the Sergeants of the Precinct, selected for that pur-
pose by the Chief or Board of Police. The Sergeant so selected
shall be designated as “Sergeant in Command,” and shall, dur-
ing such absence of the Captain, possess and exercise all the
powers of a Captain, and shall enforce the orders, rules and
regulations established for the government of the Precinct.
RULE 66.
The Sergeants shall, in turn, patrol their Precincts, and see
that the Roundsmen and Patrolmen of their Platoons or Sec-
tions are performing their duty properly. It is the duty of the
Sergeant not on desk duty to go on patrol with his Section or
Platoon, except when his services are required for clerical duty
in the Station-house; to remain out during the tour, in the
vigilant performance of duty; and to return with the men to
the Station-house at the end of the tour.
Sergeants shall be relieved from patrol duty during the tour
from 6 to 8 A. M. Also, the time required for meals.
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RULE 67.
Sergeants, in rotation, shall be relieved from night duty one
night in every twelve nights; provided that the Sergeant at-
tached to the same Platoon as the Sergeant whose night it is
to be relieved shall report himself for duty on such night.
RULE 68.
Sergeants must report to the Captain or officer in command,
at the Station-house of the Precinct to which they belong, all
delinquencies or violations of orders on the part of the Force,
or any member thereof under their command; the commanding
officer to enter such report in the Blotter.
ROUNDSMEN.
RULE 71.
The Roundsmen shall promptly obey all orders received from
their superior officers; shall set an example of sobriety, dis-
cretion, skill, industry and promptness to the Patrolmen under
their command; and will, at all times, appear neatly attired
and cleanly in their persons and equipments.
RULE 72.
Each Roundsman or other visiting officer shall see each
Patrolman under his command while on post at least once dur-
ing each tour of duty, and as often as practicable.
RULE 73.
Roundsmen shall be held responsible for the general good
order and discipline of the men under them; and will make
themselves -thoroughly acquainted with the capabilities of
the Patrolmen belonging to their Sections. They must care-
fully study and thoroughly understand the rules and regula-
tions, note every case of misconduct or neglect of duty by
members of the Force of their Precinct and report the same to
the commanding officer. They shall, while on duty, constantly
patrol the posts allotted to their respective Platoons, and en-
force the performance of duty by the men.
RULE 74.
In case of fire, burglary, riot or other emergency, the
Roundsman on duty nearest the scene of said fire, burg-
lary, riot, etc., will immediately send information to the officer
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in command at the Station-house; and, in the meantime, take
such action as the emergency may require.
RULE 75.
As soon as the men are arranged in line for inspection, the
Sergeant or Roundsman will inspect each and every Patrol-
man belonging to their respective Platoons, and be particular
in noting that their dress is clean; that their emblems and de-
vices are clean, in good order and in their proper places; and
that the men are properly attired and fit for duty. Thereupon
they shall report to the commanding officer the result of their
inspection.
RULE 76.
Roundsmen in command of Sections on reserve in the Sta-
tion-house during the night tours of duty shall, once during
each of such tours, inspect the dormitories where the Sections
sleep, and report to the Captain any and all irregular,
negligent, disorderly and uncleanly habits, practices and pro-
ceedings on the part of any member of the Force, and, under
direction of the Captain, shall make charges in relation thereto.
They shall see that the gas is not kept burning in the dor-
mitories during the night time, between the hours of 8.30 and
11.30 p. M. and 1 and 5.30 A. M., unless the platoons and sec-
tions on reserve are called out during those hours.
RULE 77.
When there are two or more Roundsmen on a platoon, Cap-
tains will divide the Precinct equally between them and assign
one Roundsman to each portion for two tours of duty. Cap-
tains will then change the Roundsmen to the opposite por-
tion of the Precinct.
Captains and acting Captains will enter, or cause to be en-
tered, on the Blotter, immediately under each roll-call, the part
of the Precinct in which each Roundsman is assigned to patrol,
for instance: Roundsman A, B, or C to patrol that part of Pre-
cinct east, west, north or south of street.
Inspectors when examining the Blotter will note all viola-
tions or omissions of this order, and report the same to the
Chief of Police.
DOORMEN.
RULE 81.
It shall be the duty of Doormen to obey all orders re-
ceived from the Captains and Sergeants of their respective Pre-
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cincts. They shall keep the Station-house, to which they are
attached, clean and in good order, and frequently whitewash
and cleanse the prisons thereof.
They shall visit the prison, when there are prisoners confined
therein, at intervals of not more than thirty minutes each,
and ascertain and report at the desk, in writing, at the time
of such report, the condition or wants of said prisoners. The
tours of duty of Doormen shall be regulated by order of the
Chief of Police.
RULE 82.
Doormen shall prepare the wood required for kindling fires
in the respective buildings to which they are attached; keep
fires; have special charge of lights; cleanse their Station-houses
thoroughly, at least once in each week; look after the prop-
erty of the Station-house.
SURGEONS.
RULE 85.
The Surgeons appointed by the Board of Police constitute the
“Board of Police Surgeons.’*
RULE 86.
It shall be the duty of the Police Surgeons to take medical
and surgical charge of the pensioners of the “Police Pension
Fund,’* and their families; giving them, without charge, the
same care and attention as patients in private practice, when
requested so to do by the said pensioners.
RULE 87.
Surgeons will not be required to perform surgical duties in
districts other than their own, except in emergencies or when
the necessity for the service is urgent, and the attendance of
the Surgeon of the district where the service is required can-
not readily be procured.
Whenever a Surgeon’s services are required at a Station-
house, the Surgeon of the district shall be called by the officer
in charge. If his attendance cannot readily be procured, the
Surgeons of other districts residing nearest to the Station-
house where the services are required shall be called in their
order.
RULE 88.
The Board of Police Surgeons shall elect annually, at their
first meeting after the first day of January in each year, a
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President and Secretary from their number, who shall hold
the office for one year.
When a vacancy occurs in the office of President or Secretary,
it shall be filled by the Board of Surgeons at the first meeting
held thereafter.
A majority of members shall form a quorum for business.
They may adopt by-laws for the government of their meetings,
not inconsistent with law or the rules aud regulations of the Board of
Police.
RULE 89.
The records of the proceedings of meetings of Committees of
the Board of Surgeons, detailed to examine applicants to be
appointed Patrolmen, so far as such records concern the exam-
ination of applicants, shall be kept in the office and custody of
the Civil Service Board. The proceedings of such Committees,
their action and decision on applications, shall be entered in
said records by a clerk of the . Police, to be designated by the
Secretary of the Civil Service Board, which clerk shall attend
all such meetings, and make and keep an accurate account and
statement of their proceedings, action and decision.
RULE 90.
The President of the Board of Surgeons shall detail Commit-
tees of four Surgeons to attend at the Central Department at
such times as may be required, to examine and report upon
the qualifications of candidates for appointment.
The Surgeon first named shall act as Chairman of the Com-
mittee.
Any Surgeon so detailed, who is prevented by sickness or
otherwise from attending such examination, shall furnish to the
Committee as his substitute one of the Police Surgeons, who
shall perform the required duties.
RULE 91.
Surgeons shall, on no account whatever, admit any person or
persons (except candidates) into the examination room while
examinations are to be held, except the Chief Clerk, the Civil
Service Board or its Secretary, the members of the Board of
Police, and such clerical assistance as shall be assigned.
RULE 92.
Each Surgeon of the several Committees in attendance shall
make personal examination of each candidate before signing
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the certificate; the concurrence of three Surgeons comprising
the Committee shall be required to pass a candidate.
The cause of rejection shall in every case be clearly and fully
stated.
RULE 93.
No Surgeon, or Committee of Surgeons, shall examine, cer-
tify in relation to, or give any opinion, verbally or otherwise,
concerning the physical condition, soundness or unsoundness,
of any man who is an applicant, or who expects or intends to
become an applicant for appointment as a member of the Po-
lice Force, except officially at the Central Department; and then
only with respect to such persons as are authorized by the Board
of Police to be examined; nor shall they, or either of them,
receive any gratuity, article of value, money, or other compen-
sation, service or reward, directly or indirectly, by promise or
otherwise, for such examinations as they may officially
make.
Surgeons shall not charge, receive or take any compensation
for medicine furnished to or for medical or surgical attend-
ance upon any member of the Force or applicant for appoint-
ment on the Force. Each Surgeon or other member of the Force
who shall become cognizant or credibly informed of any vio-
lation of this rule, shall forthwith report, in writing, the facts
of the case, with the name of the offending party and the wit-
nesses, to the Chief of Police, who shall prefer charges, based
upon such report, against the offending party.
The demands of private practice are not allowed to interfere
with the due performance of duties in the Police Department.
RULE 94.
The Board of Surgeons shall, in addition to their stated meet-
ings, meet as often as required, when called upon by the
Board of Police, and examine and report upon all questions,
subjects and matters referred to them; they shall serve, when-
ever required, upon committees of their number, to examine and
report in relation to all crimes, casualties, nuisances, injuries,
and other matters referred to them.
RULE 95.
The Board of Surgeons shall, in the month of January in
each year, make an annual report to the Board of Police, set-
ting forth the transactions of the year; the sanitary condition
of the Station-houses, prisons, lodging-houses, and the “House
for Detention of Witnesses,” and of the Police Force, and at
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other times, as required, shall submit special reports upon
matters pertaining to the duties with which they are charged.
RULE 96.
All resolutions of the Board of Surgeons and all certificates
granted or issued by said Board shall be verified and attested
by the signatures of its President and Secretary.
RULE 97.
It shall be the duty of the several Surgeons to report in
writing to the Board of Police the death of each and every
member of the Police Force in their respective districts, and
state the time, cause and circumstances of such death,
specifying whether such member of the Force was killed while
in the actual performance of Police duty, or died from the ef-
fects of any injury received whilst in the actual discharge of
such duty, or died after ten years of service in the Police De-
partment, and the said report shall state whether death was
caused by misconduct on the part of such member of the
Force.
RULE 98.
Each Surgeon shall answer calls at and from the Station-
houses of his District, and from the Central Department, and
make no charge, or receive any compensation or gratuity in
addition to his salary for services rendered at a Station-house
or at the Central Department.
RULE 99.
Each Surgeon shall keep a record of all cases attended by
him at Station-houses, and of calls from Station-houses, with
the date and name of the person treated, and a brief state-
ment of each case, and shall make written reports on the first
day of each month of such cases, and forward them to the
Chief Clerk.
RULE 100.
“The Board of Police shall have power in their discretion to
appoint one or more reputable physicians to examine any mem-
ber of the Police Force who shall be reported sick, and upon
such appointment any member of the force shall submit him-
self to such examination.”
Whenever any member of the Police Force is injured or
sick, so as to be unable or unfit to perform patrol or other duty
to which he is assigned, he shall immediately report to his
commanding officer at the Station-house, who shall enter on
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the Blotter the name of the officer, the date and time of day,
and the cause of disability, as stated by the officer. Should the
officer be unable, on account of sickness or injury, to report in
person, he shall send word to the Station-house, and furnish a
certificate from the examining surgeon of his inability to
report personally, and such certificate shall be a sufficient ex-
cuse for his not having so reported.
The Captain or Sergeant in command at the Station-house
shall immediately summon a Police Surgeon, who shall examine
the patient, and report to the officer in command whether the
patient is or is not in condition to perform his duties as a
member of the Force. If the Surgeon shall report that he is,
the Captain shall order him to duty. If the Surgeon shall re-
port that he is not, the Captain shall order him to go immedi-
ately to his place of residence, if not already there, and remain
there, and the Surgeon shall attend and treat him as required
by the rules and regulations of the Board. Thereafter the offi-
cer shall not leave his place of residence without the written
order of the Surgeon.
Any member of the Force who shall have been ordered to
the care of the Surgeon, in pursuance of this rule, and shall
leave his residence without the written order of his Surgeon, shall
be therefor subject to charges and punishment in the discretion
of the Board.
Whenever a Police Surgeon shall order an officer to return
to duty from the sick list, he shall not only give to the offi-
cer a written order to that effect, but shall, at the same time,
forward a report of that fact, in writing, to the Commanding
Officer of the Precinct or Squad to which the officer is attached.
RULE 101.
In all cases where a Precinct, Force or Squad is transferred
from the charge of one Surgeon to another, the Surgeon from
whose care it is transferred will immediately report to the
Surgeon to whose care it is transferred, the sick time of all
sick members of such Precinct, Force or Squad, with such par-
ticularity as to enable the Surgeon, to whom the report is
made, to make up his monthly report.
The Surgeon to whom such reports are made will immedi-
ately take charge of the sick members named in such report.
RULE 102.
Surgeons shall in their respective Districts keep a careful
record of the sick time of each member of the Force, and make
report thereof to the Chief Clerk on the first day of each
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month, setting forth in such report the name and rank of the
sick member, the date and duration of the sickness, the num-
ber of visits made during the same, the total number of days’
time lost; also, in plain and simple language, the name, char-
acter and special features of the disease or disability. They
shall state in figures at the foot of the appropriate column of
their reports the aggregate of time lost.
RULE 103.
Each Surgeon shall make charges, in writing, to the Chief
of Police against any member of the Force who shall seek to
evade duty on the pretense of sickness; or whose sickness or
disability is caused by improper conduct, intemperance, im-
moral or vicious habits or practices.
When a member of the Force who has charges pending
against him, and has been notified of the day of trial on
such charges, reports sick, the Surgeon in whose district he
is shall be notified of the nature of the complaint and the day
of trial, at the same time that he is .notified that the officer
has reported sick.
RULE 104.
Each Surgeon shall transmit to the Board of Health of
the City of New York written notice of all cases of malignant,
infectious, contagious or epidemic diseases coming within his
knowledge and occurring in his own District.
RULE 105.
No Surgeon shall pass upon the physical qualifications of any
candidate for appointment as Patrolman, who shall have been
under his medical charge, or who shall have applied to him
for examination and advice within one year next prior to the
time when such candidate presents himself for examination.
RULE 106.
When a Patrolman is on the sick list, he is under the control
and command of the Surgeon of the District, and, so far as
relates to the treatment of his disease, is to obey all orders
and instructions of the Surgeon relative thereto.
For any violation of the orders of the Surgeon, the offender
shall be subject to charges and trial in the usual form as
for disobedience of orders.
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PAY-ROLLS AND BILLS.
RULE 111.
Pay-rolls of the Force and employees shall be made in dup-
licate, upon blanks furnished at the Central Department. They
shall contain and show the name and rank of each person, the
rate of compensation per annum, per month or per diem es-
tablished, by and in pursuance of law, the time for which each
person is entitled to payment, the amount due and payable to
each, the total amount of the pay-roll and a receipt in full of
all demands to date, to be signed in duplicate by each person
whose name is borne on the pay-roll.
The Chief Clerk shall cause the pay-rolls to be examined,
audited, verified and certified, as follows:
The correctness of the names and the number of names car-
ried on the roll shall be verified by comparison with the Force
books and certified by the clerk who keeps those books.
The correctness of the time of service credited to each per-
son, and for which he is entitled to pay, shall be verified by
comparison with the time-books and certified by the clerk who
keeps those books.
The extensions and footings shall be examined and corrected
by two clerks in the Chief Clerk’s office, and certified by them.
The footings shall be verified by the Treasurer’s Bookkeeper.
The pay-roll, thus audited and verified, shall be certified by
the Chief Clerk, and presented to the Treasurer.
Claim bills and demands for Police expenditure (other than
pay-rolls) shall be made in duplicate and referred to the Com-
mittee through which the liability was incurred. The Com-
mittee will examine and audit such claims, bills and demands,
and cause them to be verified in pursuance of law and the rules
and regulations of the Department, and report them to the
Board of Police with a recommendation in relation to the pay-
ment thereof. All other claims and demands will be submitted
to and audited and disposed of by the Board.
All payments of money or pay-rolls or other claims will be
made in pursuance of the orders of the Board of Police. The
Treasurer will make payments in pursuance of such orders by
checks upon duplicate vouchers, one copy to be filed in the
office of the Treasurer and one copy transmitted to the Finance
Department.
First— Commanding Officers of the Detective Bureau, Court
Squads and the several special squads, including all the va-
rious squads and organizations of this Department, except the
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Precincts, will complete, sign and submit to the Time Clerk,
in the Chief Clerk’s office, pursuant to this rule, the pay-rolls
of their respective commands at 2 o’clock p. m. on the day
next previous to the regular pay-day of this Department. Pay-
rolls will be completed up to 12 o’clock noon of the day upon
which they are submitted.
Commanding Officers will also report in writing to the Time
Clerk, at 9 o’clock a. m. on the morning of the regular pay-day,
whether or not there have been any changes or alterations in
their commands between 12 o’clock noon, the day of the com-
pletion of their pay-roll, and 6 o’clock a. m. on the morning
of the regular pay-day. If any change in their commands ne-
cessitates a change or alteration in their pay-roll, they will re-
port that fact in detail to the Time Clerk.
Second— Commanding Officers of Precincts will complete,
sign and submit to the Time Clerk, the pay-rolls of their re-
spective commands, pursuant to this rule, at or before 9 o’clock
A. M. on the morning of the regular pay-day. Pay-rolls will be
completed up to 6 o’clock a. m. on the morning of pay-day.
Third— Pay-rolls when completed as herein described, may
be delivered to the Time Clerk by Commanding Officers in per-
son, or they may be sent to his office by the officer detailed to
make out and having charge of the pay-rolls. V
Officers delivering pay-rolls will remain at the Central De-
partment as long as their services may be required in connec-
tion therewith, after which they will return to their respective
commands.
Fourth— Inspectors, Captains and Acting-Captains who are
under bond, will report to the Treasurer in person at 1 o’clock
p. M. on each regular pay-day to receive the pay checks of
their respective commands.
REWARDS AND TESTIMONIALS.
RULE 112.
The Board of Police will, in their discretion, permit members
of the Force, for services rendered by them in the discharge of
their duties, which are both “meritorious and extraordinary,”
but for such only, to receive, under the restrictions provided in
this rule, rewards, presents or testimonials tendered them for
such services.
When any such reward, present or testimonial is proffered, it
must, whether money or otherwise, first be deposited with the
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Treasurer of the Board, to await such final action as the Board
may take upon it.
If the reward or present be a sum of money, the Treasurer
shall deduct therefrom, unless the Board of Police otherwise
direct, for the benefit of the Police Pension Fund, ten per cent,
on all sums— paying the balance, on proper vouchers, to whom
it is intended.
In each and every case, application must be made to the
Board, in writing, for permission to receive any reward, pres-
ent or testimonial, and it will be granted or not, as the Board
may deem advisable. The nature or amount of the reward or
present must be stated in the application.
Applications for permission to receive testimonials voted or
donated to members of the Force at fairs, receptions, balls,
picnics, or by any other method, shall be denied.
RULE 113.
Members of the Force or Department will not, without per-
mission of the Board, be allowed to make presents to, or be-
stow testimonials upon other members of the Force or De-
partment, nor will they be allowed to collect money, or receive
anything else, from citizens or others for any such purpose, or
circulate subscription papers, sell tickets, or collect money
from citizens for charitable or other purposes, without leave
of the Board.
RULE 114.
No member of the Force shall accept from any person, while
such person is in his custody, or after such person shall have
been discharged, or from any one of his friends, any gratuity,
reward or gift, directly or indirectly; nor receive from any
person (without the permission of the Board of Police) com-
pensation for damages sustained in the discharge of his duty.
SUPPLIES.
RULE 115.
Requisitions for supplies in stock shall be allowed by the
signature of a Commissioner, a member of the Committee on
Repairs and Supplies, which shall be filed and numbered. A
book of “Requisition Orders,” with coupons annexed, shall be
kept. Coupon orders from said book, numbered to correspond
with the requisition, shall, when necessary, be issued to carry
into effect such requisitions. Such requisitions and orders
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shall be returned with the duplicate bills rendered and pre-
served in the Treasurer’s office, and a duplicate copy of the
bills transmitted to the Finance Department.
All officers and employees of this Department are cautioned
that all expenditures, except in cases of positive emergency,
must be authorized in writing by the Board of Police, upon
requisition duly made, before any liability is incurred.
In cases of emergency, such as expenses for the execution of
criminal process, apprehension and arrest of criminals, ex-
penses involved in the detection of crime, etc., where it is im-
possible to obtain in advance the necessary authority, bills
must be submitted for each month immediately after the last
day thereof. Such bills must be carefully examined, audited,
and, if correct, approved by the Captain, Inspector and Chief of
Police.
Hereafter whenever an officer or employee of this Department
shall make a requisition for supplies or repairs, he shall sub-
mit with such requisition, over his official signature, a state-
ment addressed to the Chairman of the Committee on Repairs
and Supplies, containing the following information:
First— The number of articles of the kind called for in the
requisition there on hand.
Second— T he condition of all such articles.
Third— The date of the last receipt, in that Precinct or of-
fice, of articles of the same kind or nature called for in the
requisition and the number then received.
Fourth— A detailed statement showing the special circum-
stances under which additional supplies or repairs are made
necessary at that time.
The Chief Clerk is directed to prepare and distribute suitable
blanks for this purpose.
BONDS.
RULE 11G.
Every person appointed to the office of Chief of Police, Deputy
Chief of Police, Inspector or Captain in the Police Force of the
City of New York, shall, before entering upon the duties of
such office, or as soon thereafter as possible, give to the Board
of Police of said city security, by bond, in the penal sum of
twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for Chief of Police and Dep-
uty Chief of Police, fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)
for Inspector, and ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for
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Captain; and every person appointed to the office of
Property Clerk in the Police Department of said city,
before entering upon the duties of such office, shall give to the
said Board of Police security by bond in the penal sum of
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the faithful perform-
ance of the duties of their respective offices, and that they will
severally well and truly account for, and pay over and deliver
to the persons and officers entitled to the same, all money and
property which shall come into their possession in the dis-
charge of their official duties, as provided in the orders, rules
and regulations of the service. Such security shall be by bond,
to the Board of Police of the Police Department of the City of
New York, to be executed by the person so appointed to such
office, and two persons as sureties. The sureties to be residents
of the State and freeholders in the City of New York, and to
justify by affidavit to the satisfaction of the Treasurer of Po-
lice. Such bond and affidavit shall be renewed from time to
time, as may be required by the Board of Police, and to be in
form approved by said Board.
Acting Captains of Police shall give bonds when and in such
sum as the Board of Police may from time to time direct.
BLOTTERS.
RULE 117.
Each Captain shall keep in his Police Station-house a book
to be called a “Blotter,” in which shall be entered daily, as the
events in their order occur, the time that the Captain and each
of the Sergeants are on duty in the Station-house; and the
particular hours during which they were engaged in visiting
the Patrolmen on their respective districts, posts or stations.
The entries in such books shall exhibit a faithful daily account
of all the transactions and occurrences at the office, and of all
matters of interest or importance to the Department, in or out
of the office; and of all arrests, for any reason whatever; with
the name, occupation and residence (if known) of all persons
arrested; the time of such arrest; the offenses for which they
were arrested; the hour, place and manner in which the of-
fense was committed; and any other particulars of importance
concerning them; together with the names and residences of
complainants and of witnesses, and the name or names of the
members of the Force by whom the arrests were made. The
Blotter shall also exhibit an accurate and full account of all
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larcenies, burglaries and other offenses; money and other ar-
ticles of value taken from prisoners; all stolen property re-
covered,. enumerating the articles; all property, money or other
valuable thing which may come into his possession; the name
and residence (if known) of the person in whose possession it
was found; the name of the person or officer by whom it was
found, whether the same was stolen or otherwise; how
much property was disposed of; such entry to be made at the
time the property is received. In the absence, illness or other
disability of the Captain, the Sergeant in command will see
that all entries in the Blotter are properly made. The entire
duty performed by each Platoon shall be entered separately in
said book.
They shall enter in the Blotter the name and residence (if
known) of the owner of any property stolen and in their posses-
sion; the estimated value of such stolen property, the names of
the Sergeant, Roundsman and Patrolman on the beat at the time
the offense was committed; the name or names of the members
of the Force who recovered such stolen property; also all de-
linquencies and violations of the orders, rules and regulations
of the service on the part of the Force, or by any member or
members thereof.
All entries required to be made in the Desk and Telegraph
Blotters shall be made by the Sergeant or Acting Sergeant on
desk duty, excepting such entries as may be otherwise pro-
vided for in the Rules.
SICK TIME.
RULE 118.
Deductions of one-half the amount will be made from the
compensation of members of the Force for lost time by absence
for any cause, with leave (except, when otherwise ordered),
lost or sick time, sickness or other disability, physical or men-
tal.
For absence without leave full pay will be deducted.
Full pay may be allowed for lost time by sickness or in-
juries only by the Board of Police, after written application
therefor, and all such applications by members of the Force
shall be made in the form of an affidavit stating cause, date
and duration of disability, and all particulars in each case.
Such application must be accompanied by a certificate of the
Surgeon of the District and a report of the Commanding Officer
of the Precinct or Squad to which the applicant is attached.
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RULE 119.
Whenever any member of the Force is absent on account of
sickness, injury or disability which ' is feigned or simulated,
or when it arises from carelessness, improper or vicious con-
duct, excessive indulgence of appetite, or other bad habits; im-
proper, illegal or immoral practices; or if the sick members
shall fraudulently, by concealment, false statement or other-
wise seek to deceive or mislead the Surgeon in relation to the
case; or if the member shall not remain at his residence, so as
to be visited at the option of the Surgeon; or if he refuses or
neglects to conform to the instructions of the Surgeon, he shall
be liable to charges of “conduct unbecoming an officer,” and
may be tried, convicted and dismissed from the Force, or other-
wise punished.
LEAVES OE ABSENCE.
RULE 120.
No member of the Police Force shall leave the City of New
York, or be absent from duty, except as provided in the rules
and regulations of the Department, except the Chief of Police,
who may be absent upon the approval of the Board of Police.
The Chief of Police has power to grant leaves of absence to
members of the Force, with half pay, for any period of time
not exceeding five days, whenever, in his judgment, the cir-
cumstances surrounding each particular application require
that such application be granted, and when such absence shall
not be prejudicial to the interests of the Department.
All applications for leaves of absence for a period not exceed-
ing five days shall be made through the Captains or Command-
ing Officers of Precincts or Squads to the Chief of Police; and
all applications for leaves of absence for any period exceeding
five days shall be made to the Board of Police through the
Captains or Commanding Officers of Precincts or Squads, and
the Chief of Police, who shall forward such applications to the
Board of Police with his approval or disapproval endorsed
thereon.
In every application for leave of absence there shall be set
forth the object and purpose of such absence, the date of the
commencement of the leave, and the circumstances requiring
the leave asked for.
Applicants for leave of absence to attend upon funerals, shall
state explicitly the relationship existing between the deceased
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person and the applicant, where the funeral is to take place,
and also the time and place of interment.
RULE 121.
Leave of absence with pay will be granted to Surgeons for
not exceeding twenty days in each year, on approval of the
Board of Police. The Surgeon applying for this leave shall ar-
range with another Surgeon to take charge of his District dur-
ing such absence.
RULE 122.
Members of the Force who have small-pox or other conta-
gious diseases in their families, requiring their personal atten-
tion, shall be allowed leave of absence with pay (and not re-
port at the Station-house) at the discretion of the Chief of Po-
lice, on the report of the Surgeon of the District, “That the
nature of the contagion is such as to endanger the health of
other members of the Force at the Station-house.”
The District Surgeon shall make semi-weekly visits to the
family and report when the danger of contagion is over.
RULE 123.
Captains and Commanding Officers of Precincts shall grant
each Roundsman and Patrolman of their respective commands
a night off duty, Roundsman once in each sixteen days, and
Patrolman once in each twenty days, provided the exigencies
of the service will permit. In cases of Roundsmen, the night
off shall be arranged so that one only shall be permitted the
privilege at the same time.
GRADES.
RULE 124.
Patrolmen who have been fined five or more days’ pay within
six months, or ten or more days’ pay within one year, of the
date of their claim to advancement to the different grades,
shall be declared by the Chief of Police as unworthy of ad-
vancement, and their application shall be rejected by the Board
of Police.
When a Patrolman of the second, third, fourth or fifth grades
shall have completed the legal term of service in either of said
grades, the Commanding Officer of the Precinct or Squad to
which he is attached shall forward to the Inspector of the
District a report setting forth the fact of such service, and the
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conduct and efficiency of such Patrolman, together with the
dates of appointment and advancement (if any) and the Pre-
cincts in which he has served. The Inspector shall forward
such report, with his indorsement thereupon, to the Chief of
Police, and by him to the Board, with his recommendation and
the record of the Patrolman attached.
In making up the record of a Patrolman, on application for
advancement to Grade, charges pending shall be considered as
of effect, to prevent the advancement, and the application shall
not be granted until all pending charges are disposed of. Ad-
vancement to grade shall take effect from the date when the
term of service in the next lower grade has expired; and in
cases where advancement is denied by reason of fines, under
this rule, the date of such advancement shall be as from the
date of six months or a year (as the case may be) from the
date of filing the charge in such cases.
TRANSFERS AND DETAILS.
RULE 125.
The Chief of Police is empowered, by chapter 569 of the Laws
of 1895, to assign to duty the members of the uniformed force,
and to transfer and detail to duty such members of the uni-
formed force, and to change such assignments, transfers and
details from time to time, whenever in his judgment the exi-
gencies of the service may require such change.
When a member of the force is transferred from one Pre-
cinct or Squad to another, the Captain or officer in command
shall .furnish him with a certificate, directed to the officer com-
manding the Precinct to which he is transferred, setting forth;
1st. The grade of the officer and date of appointment.
2d. The time he has served in said grade.
3d. The time he has lost by absence.
4th. The time he has lost by sickness.
5th. The time he has lost by fines during the then current
month, and whether said officer has been directed to procure a
new uniform, or any part thereof, and if so, make report to
the Inspector of the District to which he is transferred.
The Captain of the Precinct or Squad from which a Patrol-
man of any Grade less than first shall be transferred shall
forward with the transfer papers provided in these rules a
certifica|| of the conduct and efficiency of the Patrolman to the
Captain of the Precinct to which he is transferred. And in
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cases of more than one transfer of an officer, such reports or
copies thereof shall be forwarded to each succeeding Precinct.
The Captain or officer to whose command he is transferred,
on receiving such certificate, shall enter the time, so certified,
on the Blotter, and shall, in accordance with such certificate,
place the transferred officer on the pay-roll for the month, as
though he had been a member of his command for the whole
of said month.
RULE 126.
In cases of emergency, the Captains are, with the written
permission of the Chief of Police, empowered to detail— for a
period not exceeding three days— members of their immediate
command for special duty, outside of the Precinct to which
they are assigned.
RULE 127.
Applications for transfer, assignment to duty and detailment,
shall be transmitted through the Inspector of the District to
which the applicant belongs, and to the Chief of Police, in
writing, setting forth the reasons therefor.
Such applications, when made by Captains or officers in
charge of Squads, shall be transmitted through the Inspector
of the District to which he belongs to the Chief of Police. Ap-
plications made by members of the Force below rank of Cap-
tain of the Precinct or officer in charge of a Squad to which he
belongs, shall be transmitted by the Captain or officer in
charge, through the Inspector of the District to the Chief of
Police.
The Captains, or officers in charge of Squads, and Inspectors,
shall indorse on each application his opinion whether the same
ought to be granted or not, with the reasons therefor.
RULE 128.
The Chief of Police will not detail for light duty any Patrol-
men who have not been on the Police Force for fifteen (15)
years, until those who have been on the Force twenty (20)
years shall have been assigned to light duty; nor any who have
not been on the Force ten (10) years, until those who have
served fifteen (15) years shall have been assigned to light duty
proper for them.
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APPOINTMENTS.
RULE 129.
The Board has adopted regulations for the appointment of
members of the Force, and all other employees of the Depart-
ment, and has embodied them in the rules provided for the
Police Civil Service Board.
RULE 130.
No person will be appointed Patrolman of the Police Force
unless—
1st. He is able to read and write the English language under-
standing^.
2d. He is a citizen of the United States, and has been so for
one year next prior to his application for appointment..
3d. He has been a resident of this State during a term of one
year next prior to his application for appointment.
4th. He has never been convicted of felony.
5th. He is at least five feet eight inches in height, measured
in his bare feet, and weighs not less than one hundred
and forty pounds, avoirdupois, without clothing, and
his chest measurement shall be at least 34^ inches.
6th. He is less than thirty years of age.
7th. He is of good health, and sound in body and mind.
8th. He is of good moral character and habits.
9th. Nor unless he has been examined by the Civil Service
Board of Examiners, and his name appears on the eli-
gible list.
RULE 131.
All persons employed as probationary Patrolmen more than
sixty days after the surgical examination by which they were
respectively passed, shall, before the constitutional oath of of-
fice is administered, be re-examined and a certificate made by
a Committee of Surgeons, in the same manner in all respects
as is required in the first examination, such re-examination to
be made without reference to the records or papers of any
former examination. If it shall appear by such examination
that the candidate is then physically deficient or disqualified,
or if it shall in any manner appear that he is, for any cause,
disqualified to be a Patrolman, the Chief Clerk, before adminis-
tering the constitutional oath of office, shall report the facts
to the Board of Police. Thereupon, if the Board is satisfied
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that the candidate is not a competent or proper person to be a
Policeman, they may by resolution revoke and cancel the em-
ployment. All probationary employees shall present a certifi-
cate from the Health Department that they have been duly
vaccinated.
RULE 132.
Captains are required to give their personal attention and
supervision to the orders for investigations into the character,
habits and associates of applicants for appointment on the Po-
lice Force, referred to them for report.
They will take such measures, and employ such members of
their command, in prosecuting the inquiries, as shall be nec-
essary. They shall satisfy themselves, affirmatively, as to the
character, habits and associates of the applicant. They shall
make no favorable report, in relation to the applicant, until
they are reasonably assured that the character, habits and as-
sociates of the applicant are good. It is desired that this inves-
tigation shall be, in each and every case, thoroughly and care-
fully made; and that unfavorable reports shall not be unneces-
sarily divulged to the detriment of the reputation of the appli-
cant.
CHARGES, TRIALS AND JUDGMENTS.
RULE 133.
The record and certificates of all judgments rendered by the
Board in relation to members of the Force, shall be authen-
ticated by the signature of the Chief Clerk or First Deputy
Clerk.
RULE 134.
Charges preferred against any member of the Police Force
must be in writing, and verified by the oath of the complainant,
except charges by a Commissioner, the Chief of Police, Inspec-
tors, Captains, Surgeons, or Chief Clerk, who may make
charges in writing without oath.
Under the law the Board of Police shall have power to issue
subpoenas tested in the name of the President, and to exact
and compel obedience to any order, mandate or other writ
issued by said Board, by attachment, to administer an oath to
a witness in the exercise of its powers and duties, and to de-
vise and make new process and forms of proceeding to carry
into effect the powers and jurisdiction possessed by it, and Sec-
tion 7 and Section 852 to Section 869 inclusive, of the Code of
Civil Procedure, are hereby made applicable to such proceed-
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ings. The Board of Police and any Commissioner shall have
power to enforce and maintain order and decorum at all hear-
ings and trials, and may punish for contempt any infraction or
violation of this provision, and Section 8 to Section 14 inclusive,
and Section 157, and Section 2,266 to Section 2,292 inclusive, of
the Code of Civil Procedure, are hereby made applicable to
such proceedings. Each Commissioner of Police, the Chief of
Police, the Deputy Chief of Police, the Chief Clerk and First
Deputy Clerk of the Police Department, are hereby authorized
and empowered to administer oaths and affirmation to any per-
son in any matter or proceedings authorized as aforesaid, and
in all matters pertaining to the duties of any officer, or to
administer oaths of office, or to take any deposition necessary
to be made under the orders, rules and regulations of the Board
of Police, for the purposes of this Chapter. Any one or more
of the Police Commissioners may, and he or they are hereby
authorized and empowered to investigate, take evidence, hear
any charge or charges made or preferred against any member
or members of the Police Force; but no judgment or other de-
termination shall be rendered or pronounced, dismissing, re-
moving or suspending any member or members of said Police
Force, or imposing any fine, or forfeiture, unless a majority of
the Board of Police Commissioners shall concur. Any person
making complaint that a felony or misdemeanor has been com-
mitted may be required to make oath or affirmation thereto,
and for this purpose any Police Commissioner, the Chief of
Police, the Deputy Chief of Police, Chief Clerk, or First Dep-
uty Clerk of the Police Department, the Inspectors, Captains
and Sergeants of Police, shall have power to administer oaths
and affirmations. Any willful or corrupt false swearing by any
witness or person to any material fact in any proceedings, un-
der the said orders, rules and regulations, or under this Chap-
ter of the act hereby amended, shall be deemed perjury, and
punished in the manner now prescribed by law for such of-
fense.
RULE 135.
Charges by Sergeants and Roundsmen against members of
the Force shall be in writing, signed by the officer making the
same, and delivered to the officer in command at the Station-
house, who shall immediately enter the same in the Blotter,
and file the original charge so made. Captains shall transmit
to the Chief of Police a transcript of each of said charges, on
the day the same is entered on the Blotter.
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When, in the judgment of the commanding officer of a Pre-
cinct or Squad, a complaint of a trivial nature is made, under
the rules of the Department, against any member of the Force
of his command, he shall attach to the complaint a brief state-
ment of the facts and his recommendation thereon, and forward
the same to the Chief of Police, who shall transmit it to the
Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Discipline.
RULE 136.
When written charges are preferred against any member of
the Police Force, they shall be filed with the Chief Clerk;
whereupon specifications of the charges, with a notice of the
time and place of trial, shall be served upon the party charged
two days before the day of trial, the day of such service being
counted as one of the two days; any member may admit the
same in writing, on a copy of the papers served, but no state-
ment in explanation or mitigation of punishment shall be made
on the papers; but shorter notice, which will furnish to the ac-
cused an opportunity to attend the trial, at the time specified
in such notice, shall be sufficient to authorize the taking of
the testimony of any witness, who, by reason of residing out of
the State, of being remote from the place of trial, by reason
of sickness or other pressing cause, cannot attend at a later
day, without great personal detriment or inconvenience.
The service to be made,
1st. By delivering the papers to him personally;
Or 2d. By leaving the same at his place of residence, with
some person of an age of discretion;
Or 3d. If his place of residence cannot be found, then by post-
ing the same in a conspicuous place, in the Station-
house of the Precinct or Squad to which he is attached.
Charges may be voted frivolous, and dismissed by the Board,
without evidence or trial.
All complaints against members of the Force made at the
Station-house (by members of the Force) must be entered in
the Blotter at the time each complaint is made. Captains and
Sergeants in command of Precincts and Squads are required,
within twenty-four hours after complaint is made, to make
charges and specifications founded on each complaint. Rounds-
men are required to give notice in writing of each and every
complaint made by them against a member of the Force, stat-
ing the charge, the name and Precinct of the officer against
whom the complaint is made, and the date w T hen the charge
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was made. All charges and specifications to be immediately
transmitted to the Chief of Police.
RULE 137.
When complaint shall be made by any reputable person or
authority imputing to any member of the Force conduct or
acts calling for discipline or punishment, it shall be the duty
of the Chief of Police, Inspectors, Captains, or other officers in
command of such members of the Force, to enter the same on
the Blotter, and to request the person or authority making the
complaint to- appear at the Central Office and verify the same
by affidavit.
Upon such affidavit it shall be the duty of the Chief Clerk to
cause charges and specifications to be framed, signed and filed
in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Depart^
ment.
Captains in command of Precincts, and officers in command
of Squads, when preferring charges against members of the
Force, shall sign duplicates of the charges and specifications
and forward one, under the rule, to the Chief of Police, and
one in a separate envelope, sealed, directly to the Chief Clerk,
to be by him placed on file.
RULE 138.
Judgments of the Board will be in writing, duly entered in
the records of the Department, and a notice thereof read to
the Force of the Precinct to which the member belongs.
RULE 139.
Any member of the Police Force may be punished by the
Board of Police, in their discretion, either by reprimand, for-
feiture, and withholding pay not exceeding thirty days for any
one offense, or by dismissal from the Force, on conviction of
either of the following offenses, to wit:
Of intoxication.
Of any act of insubordination or disrespect toward a superior
officer.
Of any act of oppression or tyranny.
Of neglect of duty.
Of violation of the rules.
Of neglect or disobedience of orders.
Of any legal offense.
Of absence without leave.
Of immoral conduct.
Of conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Of conduct injurious to the public peace or welfare.
Of incapacity, mental, physical, or educational.
Of any breach of discipline.
Of neglecting or refusing to pay a debt for uniform clothing.
Of contracting a debt under false or fraudulent pretenses.
Of failure to pay a debt for which judgment shall have been
rendered in an action at law.
Of inefficiency.
RULE 140.
Trials of members of the Force will be held at such times as
shall be ordered py the Board, and shall be had before one or
more of the Commissioners, based upon written charges and
specifications. All complaints will be referred to the Chairman
of the Committee on Rules and Discipline for approval before
being heard by the Board.
Such testimony as shall be offered for and against the ac-
cused may in the discretion of the Commissioner or Commis-
sioners hearing the case be taken on oath, and the substance
thereof reduced to writing by the Stenographer, under direction
of the Commissioner or Commissioners hearing the case. If the
case is heard by less than three Commissioners, the testimony
shall be laid before the several Commissioners before judg-
ment thereon.
RULE 141.
Captains shall report to the Chief of Police the names of all
Patrolmen who shall have been absent, without leave, for five
continuous days, and the Chief of Police shall make charges
against such delinquent members.
RULE 142.
Captains shall make charges against any Patrolman under
their command who shall, through neglect of duty, fail to dis-
cover a homicide, burglary, or serious breach of the peace com-
mitted on his post, during his tour of duty, or who shall neg-
lect to take proper measures to arrest any party guilty of such
offenses, or who, while on duty, shall draw his pistol on a citi-
zen or use his club except in self-defense.
RULE 143.
No member of the Police Force, being under charges, shall
either before trial or judgment, cause any person to interfere,
personally or by letter, in his behalf, with any of the Police
Commissioners.
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RULE 144.
Charges against members of the Force, on complaints in-
volving inquiry into immoral, obscene, disgraceful or dis-
gusting acts, may be tried by the Commissioners, in private.
RULE 145.
When any member of the Force is charged with contracting
a debt and a transcript of judgment filed, it shall be the duty
of the Chief Clerk to take the affidavit of the complainant set-
ting forth- the facts; such affidavit shall be sent to the Chief
of Police, who shall thereupon prefer charges against the of-
ficer so complained of.
RULE 146.
It is obligatory upon all Inspectors, Captains, Sergeants and
Roundsmen of the Police Force to report all violations of the
rules and regulations by members of the Force under their
command and immediately prefer charges for such violations
to the Board of Police through the Chief of Police; any failure
so to do will be treated as neglect of duty.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
RULE 151.
The Board of Police shall establish a Bureau, to be called
‘‘The Bureau of Clothing and Equipment,” and designate a
suitable person, to be known as the Equipment Clerk, who, un-
der the direction of the Chief Clerk, shall supply the members
of the Force with cloth, pistols, hats, wreaths, numbers and
buttons, as provided by the rules regulating the same. He
shall report to the Board, on the first Monday of each month,
a detailed statement of the transactions of his Bureau. He
shall also report any violation of the rules affecting his Bu-
reau, either by members of the Force, or by tailors employed
by them, in making up cloth furnished by the Department for
uniforms.
The book called “Policeman’s Record and History of Ar-
rests,” copies of which are supplied by the Bureau of Clothing
and Equipment, is recommended for use by members of the
Force.
RULE 152.
Each member of the Force shall provide himself with a
whistle of a kind to be determined by the Chief of Police, sam-
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pie of which may be seen at the room of the Equipment Clerk
at Central Office. Two blasts of this whistle shall constitute
a call. A visiting officer shall not call until he has gone over
the post. If unable to find the officer he shall give the call in
the centre and on each extremity of the post. The Patrolman
shall answer in like manner, and if the visiting officer re-
quires the presence of the Patrolman he shall give a single
blast of his wffiistle.
If a Patrolman on his post requires the presence of another
officer on the adjoining post, he will, in ordinary cases, give a
single blast of his whistle, which will be answered in like
manner, when the Patrolman making the call will again give
a single blast of his whistle.
In cases of fire, riot, or other emergency, when the Patrol-
man requires the assistance of more than one officer, he will
give three blasts of his whistle in quick succession, and all the
officers hearing it will answer by a single blast, and immedi-
ately repair to the assistance of the officer making the call.
All Patrolmen carrying a night baton will use the same
when requiring assistance, as well as the whistle when neces-
sary.
In cases of disorder,' riots and other emergencies, the Chief
of Police may, in his discretion, order the Force to use the
locust baton temporarily; and the day baton shall only be
used for dress parades and drilling purposes.
The baton shall be carried at all times in a socket to be
made for the purpose, attached to the belt, when worn, on the
left side, and shall only be drawn therefrom when specially
ordered, or when required for the self-protection of the officer,
or for use in urgent cases.
When belts are not worn during the night time the baton
shall be carried in the hand. Patrolmen shall not swing or
toy with their batons, but shall carry them as inconspicuously
as possible.
RULE 153.
Cloth for Police uniforms (overcoats, frock-coats, blouses,
vests and trousers) must be purchased at the “Bureau of Cloth-
ing and Equipment.” No member of the Force shall wear
either of the above-mentioned garments unless the same is
stamped or marked by the shield number.
RULE 154.
All members of the Department desiring Police clothing
must personally procure their cloth at the office of the Bureau
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of Clothing and Equipment, and have the quantity required
for each suit (or garment or garments, in case less than a full
suit is required) cut off separately. The sale to tailors, or
others, of quantities for more than one suit, in one piece, will
not be allowed except upon the order of the Chief Clerk in
writing.
Cloths, hats, caps, clubs, belts and buttons shall be sold at
the Bureau of Clothing and Equipment for account of the
owners thereof, and paid for in cash on delivery. The Equip-
ment Clerk shall deposit the moneys received, keep account
thereof, and make reports under the direction of the Chief
Clerk. The Equipment Clerk shall keep posted and displayed
in the room where sales are made a card exhibiting in con-
spicuous figures the prices of the several articles kept on sale,
and that sales are made for cash only. Each member of the
Force applying to make purchases must appear in uniform, ex-
cept when making first purchases after his appointment.
RULE 155.
Members of the Force will supply their own wreaths and
numbers, using only the authorized patterns of those articles
respectively, to be purchased at the Bureau of Clothing and
Equipment.
RULE 156.
Manuals, shields, fire keys and transportation certificates are
supplied to each member of the Force, but remain the property
of the Department. Each member leaving the Force is re-
quired to deliver his manual, shield, fire key and transporta-
tion certificate to his commanding officer, who shall return the
same to the Chief Clerk.
RULE 157.
In addition to the ordinary baton of a Patrolman, each mem-
ber of the Police Force shall be armed, while on duty, .with a
revolving pistol of pattern and calibre approved by the Board.
Pistols must be plainly stamped with a number corresponding
to the shield number of each officer. They must be kept clean,
in perfect repair, and at all times prepared for instant use.
Commanding officers will cause frequent inspections to be
made to see that officers are properly equipped according to
these rules.
A school of instruction in pistol practice is established, under
the following regulations:
The school shall be in charge of a Sergeant, with such as-
sistants as may be directed.
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Subject to the approval of the proper authorities, practice
will be held at the range designated by the Board of Police,
and at such days and hours as may from time to time be fixed.
The Chief of Police will detail in regular rotation “off Pla-
toons” for this duty. Platoons will be formed in their re-
spective Station-houses, and march to the Armory in command
of a Roundsman, who will report his Platoon to the Sergeant
in charge. Orders will be so given that the Platoons will re-
port successively at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p. m.
One hour will be devoted to the instruction of each Platoon,
after which the Platoon will be re-formed, roll called and dis-
missed without returning to the Station-house.
Captains of Precincts will see that each member of the Pla-
toon, on this duty, is provided with a revolver, of the regula-
tion pattern and calibre, in good order, and that it is taken to
the Armory unloaded. Captains will also cause to be prepared
a roll of the Platoon on duty. This roll will be delivered to
the Roundsman in command, and by him delivered to the Ser-
geant in charge of the School of Instruction.
Roundsmen will be held strictly responsible for the conduct
of the respective commands. Rules and regulations of the De-
partment in regard to the conduct and discipline of the officers
will be strictly enforced.
RULE 158.
No pistols or other fire-arms shall be discharged within the
premises of the Central Department. All loaded fire-arms
coming into the possession of the Police Force shall, before de-
livery to the Property Clerk, be discharged without unneces-
sary- delay at or near the respective Station-houses, under di-
rection of the Commanding Officer of the Precinct.
UNIFORMS.
RULE 161.
Uniforms and parts of uniforms must be made in strict accord
with regulations.
Each garment is required to be inspected by the Inspector of
the District, as to its color, quality, manufacture and fitting,
before it can be worn by a member of the Force.
Members of the Force are advised to employ a tailor accus-
tomed to making first-class uniforms, as all and every part of
the uniform not made in accordance with the regulations will
be rejected.
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RULE 162.
Shields are to be worn without chains, and carefully used,
kept clean and bright, and when required, replated at the cost
of the member.
The shield of the Police Surgeons shall be worn upon the
vest and in view upon all occasions of duty, to be made of
yellow metal, fire gilt (as per sample in charge of the Chief
Clerk), and to have over the top a ribbon of the same material
containing the word “Surgeon.”
If any member shall break, or bend, or otherwise change the
form of his shield, or the fastening thereof, he shall pay the
cost of repair or furnish a new one, as may be required.
It will be deemed “Neglect of Duty” on the part of any
member of the Force to carelessly lose his shield or any other
insignia of office, to neglect to fasten the same securely to his
clothing, or neglect to report such loss immediately thereafter
to the officer in command at the Station-house.
It shall be the duty of Captains to immediately make charges
against the officer for losing his shield, and the fact of the loss
shall be presumptive evidence of carelessness.
Any member of the Force convicted of such charge, wherein
neglect or wrong-doing is established, may be fined.
RULE 163.
Each member of the Force furnishes his own club and belt,
but they must conform, in all respects, to the regulations of
the Board of Police. Clubs and belts of regulation pattern can
be purchased at the Department of Clothing and Equipment.
RULE 164.
That the baton for night service shall be not less than
twenty-two inches long, and one inch and three-eighths thick,
and shall be made from sound locust wood; and no other shall
be used, except on occasion of dress parade, when ornamental
batons, made from rosewood, if of regulation pattern, may be
used.
The “billy” to be used by the Force shall be made of gren-
adilla, or coco-bolo wood, and shall be fourteen inches in
length, one inch and five-eighths thick on one end, tapering
down to one inch in thickness at the other.
RULE 165.
The full-dress of the members of the Police Force, excepting
the Surgeons, shall be of blue cloth, indigo-dyed, and all wool,
except as otherwise directed.
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RULE 166.
For the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police— The dress shall be a
double-breasted frock coat; the waist to extend to the top of
the hip, and the skirt to within one inch of the bend of the
knee; two rows of Police-buttons on the breast, eight in each
row, placed in pairs, the distance between each row five and
one-half inches at the top, and three and one-half inches at the
bottom, stand-up collar, to rise no higher than to permit the
chin to turn freely over it, to hook in front at the bottom;
cuffs, three and one-half inches deep, and to button with three
small buttons at the under seam; two buttons on the hips,
one button on the bottom of each skirt pocket welt, and two
buttons intermediate, so that there will be six buttons on the
back; collars and cuffs to be of dark-blue velvet; lining of the
coat black. The trousers plain; black neck-cloth and white
collar; the vest, single-breasted, with eight buttons placed at
equal distances. Gold wreath on cap shall inclose the word
“Chief” or “Deputy Chief.”
RULE 1G7.
For Inspectors— The dress the same as for Chief of Police, ex-
cept that there will be seven buttons in each row on the breast
of the coat, placed at equal distances, and the gold wreath on
the cap shall inclose the word “Inspector” in gold.
RULE 168.
For Captains and Sergeants— The same as for Chief of Police,
except that there will be eight buttons in each row on the
breast of the coat, placed at equal distances; collar rolling, the
collar and cuffs of the same color and material as the coat.
The cap for Captains and Sergeants shall be in shape now
worn, made of blue cloth, with gold wreath. For Captains,
gold embroidery cord in place of strap, with black mohair
braid, two inches in width. For Sergeants, the same, without
mohair braid; the wreath on the cap to inclose the word “Cap-
tain” or “Sergeant.”
RULE 1G9.
For Patrolmen— The dress shall be a single-breasted frock-
coat, with rolling collar; the waist to extend to the top of the
hip and the skirt to within one inch of the bend of the knee;
nine buttons on the breast, two buttons on the hips, two but-
tons on the bottom of each pocket, and three small buttons on
the under seam of the cuffs. Trousers shall be of the same
material as the dress coat, and to have a white welt in the
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outer seam; white standing shirt collar; black neck-cloth; vest
single-breasted, with nine buttons placed at equal distances.
The hat wreath surrounding the appropriate number and belt
plate to be white metal and nickle. plated.
For bicycle Patrolmen— The overcoat shall be a double-
breasted English box-coat, of regulation cloth, to come down
quarter way between the hip joint and knee, or down r to the
tip of the thumb, when arm is hanging naturally by the side,
seven buttons on each side of breast, three buttons under the
seam of the cuff, pockets outside, rolling collar.
Trousers to be of the regulation material and similar in every
respect to those worn by foot patrolmen; shirt or sweater to
be of blue flannel or wool; cap according to pattern, with
wreath and number the same as worn by Harbor Police;
leggins the same as those in use in the U. S. Army.
Summer uniform to consist of the blouse, knee breeches,
black stockings and dark blue cap, according to pattern.
RULE 170.
Patrolmen detailed as Roundsmen shall, in addition, have the
word “Roundsman," in white metal letters, in lieu of the
wreath, cs per sample in Bureau of Clothing and Equipment.
Roundsmen shall wear on each arm of overcoat, dress coat
and blouse a United States Infantry chevron of two stripes
above the point of the elbow.
Members of the Uniformed Force having served five years
in the Department, will wear on both sleeves of the overcoat,
dress coat and blouse a chevron, to be designated the “service
chevron," to consist of one bar, to be placed on the front
of the sleeve, adjoining to and above the cuff seam, and paral-
lel thereto, extending in length from seam to seam.
For the Chief and Deputy Chief, Inspectors, Captains and
Sergeants, the bar to be of gold braid, % of an inch in width,
and for all other members of the Uniformed Force to be of
blue cloth, with black binding, % inch in width, as per sam-
ple in the Department of Clothing and Equipment, where the
material may be purchased at the cost price thereof. * In like
manner, an. additional bar will be w r orn for every five years of
service.
RULE 171.
For Harbor Patrolmen— The dress shall be a sailor’s jacket,
rolling collar, to come down half-way between the hip-joint
and knee; five buttons on each side of breast, two buttons on
the under seam of the cuff; pockets inside; vest, single-
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breasted, nine buttons; trousers plain; shirt of blue flannel;
cap according to pattern, with wreath and number; pea-jacket
overcoat, three inches above the knee, five buttons on each
side, side pockets with flaps; in other respects, same as other
Patrolmen.
RULE 172.
Summer blouse of regulation blue flannel, single breasted,
standing collar fastened with hook and eye, coat to close with
a flap containing seven concealed black buttons and button
holes. The skirt to extend from 1-3 to 2-3ds the distance from
the hip joint to the bend of the knee according to the height of
wearer, to be cut to fit the figure easily. A vertical opening in
each side at the hip of eight inches, with a flap fastened by con-
cealed hooks and eyes. Height of standing collar not less than
1% inches.
Trimmings for Mounted Police for New York City.
Trimmings of lustrous black mohair 4-line tubular braid, laid
on flat.
To be edged all around the bottom, the front edges, the col-
lar, and from eight inches upwards from the bottom along
both side openings of the skirt, terminating with a crow’s foot,
2 1 /* inches high by 3 inches wide; on each side of the breast, 4
double rows of the same braid with crow's feet at the outer
ends; the crow’s feet of the top rows extending nearly to the
sleeve seams, the lowest crow’s feet to be about 6 inches apart,
according to measure of waist.
On each sleeve an astrakhan knot of the same braid, extend-
ing 8 inches from bottom of sleeve, with 3 police buttons on
each cuff, .to button 4% inches from bottom of sleeve. Along
each back seam a double row of the same braid, ending with
crow’s feet at top and bottom.
A crow’s foot on each shoulder extending to the sleeve seam.
Ten large police buttons placed in the eye of each crow’s
foot on fronts and shoulders.
Dress Blouse Trimmed Same as Summer Blouse.
Trousers.
To be cut to fit the figure and made medium manner in legs,
with black cloth stripe, VA inch, welted % inch pockets, as de-
sired.
Service Strips.
Made from style braid, as on blouse, pattern known as army
service strips.
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Chevron for Roundsman.
Made from same braid, as on blouse, pattern known as West
Point style.
Overcoats Same as Now Worn.
Service strips for overcoats same as for blouse, except wider
in proportion as to sleeve for Roundsman’s chevron.
RULE 173.
For Doormen— The dress shall be a double-breasted, round-
jacket, extending two inches below the hip, with five police
buttons on each breast and one on the inside seam of each
cuff; trousers of blue cloth, plain; hat the same as Patrolmen,
without wreath, but with the word “Doorman” in white me-
tallic letters, placed in front. In other particulars, same, as
Patrolmen.
While on duty in the Station-house Doormen will be per-
mitted to wear a cap of approved style and quality.
RULE 174.
The summer uniform shall consist of blue flannel sack coat,
and blue flannel trousers. The coat of Patrolmen to be a single-
breasted sack, with short turn-over collar, to button close up
to the chin, and reach to a point four inches above the bend
of the knee, with four buttons on the front; no pockets to show
on the outside, and the trousers to be made the same as winter
trousers.
For Harbor Patrolmen— Flannel sack coat and flannel trou-
sers made like the above.
RULE 175.
Officers are permitted to wear the summer uniform while in
the discharge of desk duty in the Station-house.
RULE 176.
The overcoat shall be of blue cloth, indigo-dyed, double-
breasted, rolling collar, waist to extend to one inch below the
hip, skirt to three inches below the bend of the knee; swell
edge, stitched % of an inch from the edge. Inspectors will
have seven police buttons on each breast, and six on the back
and skirt, and three on the cuffs. Captains will have eight po-
lice buttons on each breast, six on back and skirt, and three
on the cuffs. Patrolmen will have nine police buttons on each
breast, four on the back and skirt and two on the cuffs. All
buttons on the breast of double-breasted coats shall be placed
in two rows, at a distance between rows of 7 inches at top and
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3V 2 inches at bottom, measured from centres, and in such man-
ner as to form, when the coat is buttoned, direct line from top
to bottom.
Uniform Overcoat to be Worn by Chief, Deputy
Chief, Inspectors, Captains and Sergeants of Police.
Material of regulation Police dress-coat cloth, lined with
light blue cloth or other suitable material, closing by means of
four black mohair netted frog buttons, 1% inches long, y 2 inch
in diameter in center, and tapering to % of an inch diameter
at the ends; loops of black mohair square cord, about 8 inches
long, % inch diameter on each side down the front, with an
oval shaped knotted frogging of same cord, 2 y 2 inches long and
1 */4 inches wide at the end of each loop.
The back slit up from the bottom from 20 to 25 inches, ac-
cording to the height of the wearer, and closing at will by
buttons and button-holes, the latter placed in a concealed fly
under left back, and buttons placed on a concealed flap on
right back. Length of coat 7 inches below the knee.
A rolling collar of the same material as the coat, 2% inches
wide.
Two horizontal side pockets on the outside just below the
hip, covered with flaps, to be worn inside or out; two inside
breast pockets; sleeves loose, without cuff or slit; back straps
to consist of two straps, each about 8 inches long and 2 inches
wide, let into the side seams of back of coat; left hand strap
to have no buttonholes, and right hand strap to have two but-
tons about 2 inches apart.
A cape of the same material as the coat, reaching to the bot-
tom of sleeve when the arm is at rest; to be lined with light
blue regulation cloth known as U. S. Army officer’s doeskin.
Cape to be attached to collar of coat with 5 small black bone
buttons; corresponding button-holes in a small band-like collar
on cape.
Space for shield on front of coat.
To designate rank there will be on both sleeves, near the
lower edge, a knot of black mohair soutach braid not exceeding
3-16 of an inch in width, and composed as follows:
For Chief of Police, 5 braids, double knot.
For Deputy Chief, 5 braids, single knot.
For Inspectors, 4 braids, single knot.
For Captains, 3 braids, single knot.
For Sergeants, 2 braids, single knot.
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RULE 177.
Captains shall wear the prescribed uniform at all times, un-
less otherwise especially authorized by the Board or Chief of
Police.
Sergeants, Roundsmen, Patrolmen and Doormen shall wear
the prescribed uniform at all times when their respective Pla-
toons are on patrol or reserve duty, and when the off Platoon
may be called on duty on extraordinary occasions, or in at-
tending courts, drills, parades, the School of Instruction, when
making reports to superior officers, while in attendance at
Headquarters, and when performing any business connected
with the Department.
Captains are authorized to order or grant permission to mem-
bers of their command to wear civilians’ dress on occasions
when required to perform special duty, which order or permit
shall be entered on the Blotter.
When off duty members of the Force shall wear their shields
upon the left breast, in order that the same may be displayed,
when required.
The hat, and cord and tassel, gloves, shields, badges, em-
blems, devices, belts, buttons, batons and clubs to correspond
with samples in the cloth-room of the Department of Clothing
and Equipment.
The coat shall be buttoned at all times when on duty.
RULE 178.
Each member of the Police Force shall be required, under the
direction of the Chief of Police, to have upon his baton a me-
tallic plate bearing the same number as is borne upon the
shield. Commanding officers of Precincts are required to cause
each Patrolman to wear only such batons as may be so num-
bered.
RULE 179.
White gloves will be worn in the summer and when on special
duty indoors at all times, and dark gloves in the winter. The
kind of gloves, the manner of procuring them, and the period
for change, will be regulated from time to time by general or-
ders. Gloves to be worn at all times when members of the
Force are on duty, except during tours of night duty, when
they may be dispensed with.
RULE 180.
Patrolmen on reporting for duty must have their buttons
clean and bright, and their dress and uniform, in all other re-
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spects, must conform to the rules and regulations of the ser-
vice.
RULE 181.
Members of the Force when on duty (except when otherwise
permitted by the Chief of Police), shall wear the shield on the
outside of the outermost garment, over the left breast; and on
all occasions, when on duty, conspicuously display their shields
so that the entire surface of the same may be easily and dis-
tinctly seen.
RULE 182.
No member of the Force will be permitted to purchase, or
wear, any Police garments of another Policeman, or ex-Police-
man, without the special permission, in writing, of the Chief
of Police.
RULE 183.
Members of the Force assigned to special duty in the offices
of the Commissioners and Chief Clerk, at the Central Depart-
ment, or to other clerical duty, or as mechanics, may be re-
lieved from appearing in uniform.
RULE 184.
Uniform for Special Patrolmen.
Uniform, when required to be worn by a Special Patrolman,
shall be as follows:
For winter the dress shall be double-breasted sack coat of
standard gray cloth, all wool, and with short turn-over collar,
to button close up to the chin and reach to a point midway
between hip and knee, with 5 “Special Police” buttons of white
metal, bearing the words “Special Officer,” in sunken letters,
for each breast; no pockets to show on the outside.
Trousers shall be of the same material, and to have a welt
of red cloth on the outer seam.
For summer, gray flannel sack coat, single-breasted, of the
same shade, rolling collar, 5 buttons made like to above.
Trousers of the same material, with welt of red cloth on the
outer seam.
Cap of same shade and material as the rest of the uniform,
of shape known as the U. S. Navy Cap, with straight visor of
patent leather, and patent leather band held at each end by
a white metal button; in front of the cap the officer’s number
and the words “Special Officer” in white metal.
For summer wear a hat may be worn of the same style and
description as those of letter carriers; in front of the hat the
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officer’s number and words “Special Officer,” in white metal,
to be of pearl gray felt.
Overcoat to be of same color, heavier weight, double-breasted,
rolling collar, sack to extend to three inches below the bend of
the knee, and with six buttons, of the style prescribed above,
on each side in front.
No pockets to show on the outside.
STATION-HOUSES AND CENTRAL DEPART-
MENT.
RULE 1S8.
The Station-houses are to be used exclusively for Police busi-
ness and must not be used for any other purpose. Civility and
attention are to be shown to every person applying at a Police
Station on business. No person shall be permitted to remain
in the Police Station-house without express permission from
the officer in charge, except members of the Department and
persons on business.
Discussions and conversation in Station-houses by members
of the Force or others, in relation to nationality, religion or
party politics, are improper and will not be permitted.
No person, except the Superior Officers of the Department,
shall be allowed to enter behind the desk.
RULE 189.
The cells at Station-houses are to be kept clean and well
ventilated. The door of every cell is to be carefully locked and
bolted when prisoners are confined therein— the keys to hang
up behind the Captain’s desk. No person is to be allowed to
visit the cells except the officer in command at the Station-
house and Doorman or matron in charge of the prison, unless
by order of an Inspector, the Chief or Commissioner of Police,
in writing; and no member of the Police Force, except the
Chief or Inspectors, or unless authorized by them, in writing,
shall hold any conversation with any prisoner confined in the
cells at any Station-house or Precinct, nor at the Central Of-
fice, except in the presence and hearing of the Doorman then
on duty; nor shall any member of the Police Force, except as
above stated, and under the above restrictions, be permitted to
converse with any prisoner at a Police Court, except in the
presence of the officer in command of that Squad.
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RULE 190.
No article of furniture, picture, print or statue, shall be put
into any of the Station-houses, except those supplied by the
Police Department, or such as members of the Force may re-
quire for actual use, unless permission is granted by a Com-
missioner, the Chief of Police or Inspector of the District.
RULE 191.
There shall be a Janitor of the Central Department, who shall
have the supervision and control, under the direction of the
Board of Police, of the warming, lighting and cleaning of the
rooms and offices; and also of all persons engaged in and about
the building, in connection with the general care and cleanli-
ness of the Central Department.
PRISONERS.
RULE 192.
The Captain or Sergeant in command shall give prisoners a
receipt for all articles taken from them for safe keeping.
RULE 193.
The officer in command of each Precinct shall, every morn-
ing, cause the prisoners who may have been arrested and de-
tained at the Station-house of the Precinct the night previous,
to be conveyed to the Police Court, at the hour of the opening
of such Court, at the same time transmitting a record of the
complaint made, and he shall cause all property or money al-
leged or supposed to have been feloniously obtained that may
have come into his possession, and which shall be required as
evidence, to be conveyed to the Court.
RULE 194.
That the recommendation of the Chief of Police be complied
with, that tickets for wood yard of the Charity Organization
Society be sent to the Station-houses, and that Sergeants of
Precincts be directed to use discretion in giving the same,
giving to those only who are really worthy and do not belong
to the class of professional beggars.
All applicants for lodging at the Station-houses after Feb-
ruary 15, 1896, shall be notified that Police Lodging-houses are
closed.
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DETECTIVE BUREAU.
RULE 195.
There shall be a Bureau called the Detective Bureau, which
shall be under the supervision of an Inspector or Captain of
Police. The Detective Bureau shall consist of an Inspector, or
Captain, forty Detective Sergeants, and such other members of
the Force as shall, from time to time, be assigned to Detective
duty by the Chief of Police. Such Inspector or Captain is
authorized to order any member or members of his command
for detective duty or business, and for such purpose may order
and allow such Detective Sergeant or members to leave the
city for a period not exceeding three days at any one time,
whenever the exigencies of the services may require it,
promptly reporting such leave in each case to the Board of
Police.
RULE 196.
A book of record of complaints and applications, calling for
the services or attention of the Detective Bureau, shall be kept
in the Detective Office under the supervision of the officer in
command, and he shall have supervision of all detective busi-
ness in general and in detail; and it shall be the duty of the
officer in command to give special attention to the business,
and see that all proper detective cases are diligently and
properly attended to.
RULE 197.
A Record of Arrests, by the Detective Bureau, shall be kept
in the Detective Office, in which shall be entered the name of
the person arrested, with a full description of such person, the
time and cause of arrest, and disposition made of each pris-
oner arrested.
RULE 198.
The Inspector or officer in command of the Detective Bureau
shall cause a Blotter to be kept in his office, in which shall be
entered daily all the transactions of the Bureau in detail; and
make to the Chief of Police daily morning reports in the same
manner as is required by the rules, regulations and orders
applicable to Precincts.
RULE 199.
The likenesses of persons collected for the use of the Detec-
tive Bureau shall be privately kept in a gallery for the official
use of the Police Force, as an aid to the prevention and detec-
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tion of crime, and shall not be exhibited to any person unless
such person is accompanied by an officer of the Department.
RULE 200.
In all cases where officers attached to Precincts make ar-
rests in this City of persons wanted in other States, for of-
fenses committed therein, they will, at once, take such pris-
oners to the Detective Bureau and place them in charge of
the officers thereof, who will have entire charge of such cases
and all proceedings connected therewith.
All cases occurring in Precincts involving extradition from
other States to this State, will, after notification is received by
this Department of the arrest, be turned over to the Detec-
tive Bureau for action.
BUREAU OF ELECTIONS.
RULE 201.
Pursuant to law, the Board of Police has established, in the
office of the Police Department, in the City and County of
New York, a Bureau known and designated as the “Bureau of
Elections.”
RULE 202.
The affairs of the Bureau of Elections shall, under and sub-
ject to such rules, regulations and orders, as may, from time
to time, he made and adopted by the Board of Police, be man-
aged, conducted and carried on by a suitable and proper per-
son, known as the “Chief of the Bureau of Elections,” who
shall hold office for three years, and whose salary shall be
fixed by said Board, at such sum as the Board shall deem
proper, not exceeding the sum of five thousand dollars, and
shall be removable by the Board of Police for cause.
RULE 203.
The Chief of Police shall instruct Precinct Commanders to
furnish direct to the Chief of Bureau of Elections such infor-
mation relating to Polling Places, Election Officers and Elec-
tion property, as he may at any time call for; also to honor
requisitions bearing his signature for election property in their
custody by taking receipts therefor, and for all official pur-
poses, the Chief of Bureau of Elections shall be accorded the
use of the telegraph and telephone system of this Department.
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COURT SQUADS.
RULE 204.
Sergeants of Court Squads shall deliver the sealed envelopes
containing names and charges against persons arrested to the
Magistrate or Clerk of the Court.
RULE 205.
Sergeants in command of Court Squads will not allow any
conversation between prisoners in their charge, and any other
person or persons, except such as the prisoners shall desire to
confer with, or such as the Court shall designate.
Members of the Police Force are prohibited from recom-
mending to prisoners the employment of any person as attor-
ney or counsel, and are forbidden to suggest or name any
lawyer or other person to a prisoner, with a view to his de-
fense, at any time after the arrest is made. '
RULE 206.
The City Magistrates’ Courts are open daily, at such hours
as the Magistrates, under proper advice and direction, deter-
mine.
RULE 207.
Court Squads are organized for the sole purpose and duty of
serving the criminal process issued by, and carrying into ef-
fect the orders of the City Magistrates in criminal cases. The
Squads are placed under the command of Sergeants, who are
held responsible for the prompt, regular and thorough perform-
ance of the duties required of members of the Squad. All pro-
cesses issued, and all orders made by the City Magistrates, re-
quiring any action by members of the Court Squad, should be
delivered to the Sergeant in command.
RULE 208.
It is the duty of the Sergeants in command of Squads to
cause all processes, and all orders in criminal cases which
shall be issued, made and delivered to him by the Courts, to
be promptly executed, obeyed and carried into effect, by such
members of the Force under his command as he shall select
and detail for the purpose in each case; and he shall detail,
from time to time, members of his Force to attend the Court
during its sessions, and instruct them in respect to their du-
ties while so employed, requiring them to keep order and
quiet in the Court-room, under the direction of the Court, and
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to prevent the escape of or the departure from the Court of any
persons under arrest, except under the direction of the Court.
RULE 209.
Members of the Squads will not be permitted to be absent
from Police duties under any pretext, without the express per-
mission of the Sergeant in command; are required to be at all
times, when on duty, in full uniform (except when otherwise
ordered by the Sergeant) ; and to be clean and neatly attired,
in pursuance of the rules and regulations concerning uniform
and dress.
SANITARY COMPANY— BOILER AND HEALTH
SQUADS.
RULE 210.
There shall be a “Sanitary Police Company” set apart from
the members of the Police Force by the Board of Police, to
consist of such number of Officers and Patrolmen as shall from
time to time be ordered by the Board of Police, and one Door-
man. The Company so set apart shall possess such special
powers and discharge such special duties as shall be assigned
to said Company by the orders, rules and regulations of the
Board of Police.
RULE 211.
There shall be a squad, within the Sanitary Company, desig-
nated as the “Health Squad,” detailed pursuant to law to the
service of the Health Department of the City of New York.
The members of the Force detailed to this Squad shall be sub-
ject to the orders, rules and regulations of said Health De-
partment, except in emergencies, when the entire Police Force
may be required, in which case the Chief of Police has power
to assign them temporarily otherwise.
The pay-rolls of the Health Squad shall be prepared by its
commanding officer at the time and in the manner provided for
other Precincts and Squads. The rules and regulations gov-
erning the Police Department and Force shall be in all re-
spects applicable to the Health Squad.
RULE 212.
There shall be a Squad composed of so many of the members
of the Sanitary Company as the Board of Police shall, from
time to time, direct, to be called the “Steam-boiler Squad,”
whose duty it shall be, under the orders and directions of the
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officer in command of said Squad, and pursuant to the Rules
and Regulations of the Board of Police, to exercise the powers
and perform the duties conferred and imposed by chapter 437,
Laws 1885; chapter 643, Laws 1886, upon the Board of Police in
relation to the inspection of steam-boilers, and the licensing of
engineers.
RULE 213.
There shall be appointed two members of the Steam-boiler
Squad, who are practical engineers, to be “Examining En-
gineers,” whose duty it shall be to examine, under the direc-
tion of the officet in command of said Squad, in pursuance of
the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Police, and
of the law above named, all applicants for certificates of quali-
fication as engineers, and for renewals of such certificates.
Said Examining Engineers shall, in each case, report in writing
to the officer in command of the said Squad, whether the ap-
plicant is or is not qualified. If the applicant is found to be
qualified, the Examining Engineers shall sign a certificate of
qualification, which, when approved by the officer in command
of the said Squad, shall be delivered to such applicant.
This certificate shall authorize the person named herein to
take charge of and operate the steam-boiler mentioned, but
no other, and will be revoked on proof of negligence or
insobriety. Any person operating a steam-boiler in the City
of New York without a certificate from the Department of Po-
lice, and any person continuing to discharge the duties of an
engineer after his certificate shall have expired or been re-
voked, will be guilty of a misdemeanor.
When, on examination of an applicant, it appears to the sat-
isfaction of the Examining Engineers that he lacks natural ca-
pacity or mechanical skill, knowledge or experience, or is un-
fitted by habits of insobriety to perform the required duties in
a manner consistent with safety to life, a certificate of qualifi-
cation will be denied. Renewals of certificates will be refused,
and certificates will be revoked, on proof of like deficiencies.
Holders of certificates must apply to the officer in command
of the said Squad for re-examination and renewal of certificates
at least ten days before the date of the expiration of the cer-
tificate.
No renewal will be granted without re-examination of the
applicant.
RULE 214.
The officer in command of the Steam-boiler Squad shall,
within the period of not less than ten nor more than fifteen
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days prior to the date of the expiration of each certificate,
transmit a notice to the proprietor of the establishment where
the boiler mentioned in the certificate is located, informing
him of the date of the expiration of the certificate; and in each
case of examination or re-examination, the officer in command
shall transmit to the proprietor of the boiler a notice of the
result, stating therein whether a certificate or a renewal has
been granted or denied.
He shall send notice to the owner or user of the boiler of
his intention to inspect and test the same, giving date and
hour.
RULE 215.
The officer in command of the Steam-boiler Squad shall detail
so many of the Squad as shall be required to the duty of in-
specting and testing steam-boilers, and all the appliances connected
therewith; who shall make report of their proceedings to the
officer in command of the said Squad, at such times and in
such form and manner as he shall direct.
RULE 216.
Every owner or user of every steam-boiler or boilers, in use
within the City of New York, except fire-engine, steamboat and
railroad locomotive boilers, and boilers in private dwellings,
shall, in pursuance of chapter 437 of the Laws of 1885, report,
in writing, to the Board of Police, at the Central Department,
the location of every steam-boiler owned or used by such
owner or user, and the business or purpose for which they are
respectively used. And in case of the removal of any such
boiler to a new location, or the erection of a new boiler, a like
report shall be made forthwith.
RULE 217.
The officer in command of the Steam-boiler Squad shall, at
the time designated in such notice, or as soon as practicable
thereafter receiving such report, cause such boilers, and ail
appliances connected therewith, to be inspected, and the
strength thereof tested by pressure; and shall limit the maxi-
mum pressure of steam to be applied thereto, in pursuance
of said act; but the limit of maximum pressure shall in no
case exceed two-thirds of the amount of the pressure applied
on examination.
RULE 218.
When it shall appear, by such inspection and test, that any
steam-boiler, and all the appliances connected therewith, arq
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in good order, and of sufficient strength and security, and when
any steam-boiler, and all the appliances which shall have been
found defective, shall have been put in good order and safe
condition, a certificate shall be issued to the owner and en-
gineer in charge, signed by the officer in command, certifying
the facts, and limiting the maximum steam pressure as is re-
quired by law.
RULE 219.
If any steam-boiler, or the apparatus or appliances thereof,
after inspection and test as aforesaid, shall be found to be in
an insecure or dangerous condition, the officer in command of
the Steam-boiler Squad shall cause the owner, or persons using
the same, to be served with a notice, in writing, of such condi-
tion, and of the changes and alterations required, to render the
same safe for use, and that the use thereof be discontinued
until such changes and alterations are completed; such notice
to be written or printed, or partly written and partly printed.
Such notice shall be served by leaving it with the person in
charge of the steam-boiler, or the owner thereof.
RULE 220.
If the use of the said steam-boiler, and the appliances, shall
not be discontinued, in pursuance of such notice, the officer in
command of the Steam-boiler Squad shall report the facts, in
writing, to the Board of Police. Whereupon the said Board
will make an order, prescribing such changes and alterations
as may render the use of such boiler, appurtenances and ap-
pliances safe; in the meantime, until such changes and altera-
tions are completed, the said steam-boiler shall be taken under
the control of the Board of Police, and all persons prevented
from using the same; which order the officer in command of
the said Squad shall cause to be enforced. For this purpose,
the members of the said Squad shall have power, under such
order, to enter into, upon, and hold possession of any premises
or part of any premises necessary to enable them to execute
such order.
RULE 221.
The owners or persons in charge of steam-boilers subject to
inspection and test, on being notified as provided in Rule 214,
shall have their boilers and appliances in the order and condi-
tion required by and at the time stated in said notice. If any
such owner or other person shall neglect or refuse so to do
the facts shall be reported in writing, by the officer in com-
mand of the said Squad, to the Board of Police; whereupon
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the said Board, on being satisfied with the truth of such report,
will order that such boiler and appliances be taken under con-
trol of the Board of Police, and all persons prohibited from
using the same until the same shall be inspected and tested,
and, if found defective and unsafe, until such alterations, re-
pairs and additions shall be completed as the Board prescribe,
so as to render the use thereof safe.
RULE 222.
All steam-gauges in use with steam-boilers subject to inspec-
tion, shall, as part of the appliances thereof, at least once in
each year, and as often as the Board of Police shall order in
special cases, be tested by the mercury column at the Central
Department. If found defective, the defects shall be remedied
before they shall be allowed to be used. For the purpose of
this test, members of the Steam-boiler Squad shall have
authority to take possession and control of any steam-gauge so
in use.
RULE 223.
Steam-gauges, tested and found correct, shall have attached
to them a certificate, signed by the officer in command of the
Steam-boiler Squad, setting forth the fact and the date of the
test.
RULE 224.
No charge shall be made for inspecting or testing any steam-
boiler, appliances and connections, except as the law directs.
All cart tickets issued for the necessary transportation of the
pump and appliances used in testing steam-boilers, shall be
certified by the officer in charge of the Steam-boiler Squad,
and transmitted to the Treasurer for audit and payment.
RULE 225.
No person shall use or manage, in the City of New York, any
steam-boiler of the kind subject to inspection by the Police
authorities, except an engineer who shall have a certificate of
qualification from the Board of Police, as provided by Rule 213,
nor shall any person employ any other person who is not an
engineer, qualified as such as above provided, to use or man-
age any steam-boiler in said city.
RULE 226.
The members of the Steam-boiler Squad shall report to the
officer in command, and he shall report to the Board of Police,
all violations and infractions of chapter 437, Laws 1885, and of
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the Rules and Regulations of said Board in relation to the
inspection and testing of steam-boilers.
RULE 227.
The officer in command of the Steam-boiler Squad shall keep
a correct record of all inspections and tests of steam-boilers,
setting forth the name of the person or firm owning such
boiler; the amount of hydrostatic pressure applied, and the
amount of steam pressure limited; the location and description
of the boiler in each case; with such other facts as shall be
deemed useful to the Department or the public.
RULE 228.
All forms and blanks used by the Steam-boiler Squad shall
be approved by the Board of Police.
HOUSE OF DETENTION.
RULE 231.
The Board of Police has, as authorized by law, provided suit-
able accommodations within the City of New York, for the
detention of such witnesses as are unable to furnish security
for their appearance in criminal proceedings. The place pro-
vided is called the “House for Detention of Witnesses.”
RULE 232.
The officers of the House for Detention of Witnesses shall be
a “Keeper,” who shall be a Sergeant of Police; a “Purveyor,”
and such members of the Force as shall be ordered.
RULE 233.
The Sergeant in charge of the House for Detention of Wit-
nesses shall make a daily report to the Chief Clerk, setting
forth the number and names of all witnesses committed to, and
discharged from, the House for Detention of Witnesses, during
the preceding twenty-four hours, and the nature of the offense
in relation to which they are witnesses, and also the number
remaining in custody.
RULE 234.
All communications or correspondence by letter, by and with
witnesses detained in the House for Detention of Witnesses,
are prohibited, unless such letters are open, and submitted to
the officer in command, who shall determine whether such let-
ters shall be delivered.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
RULE 235.
All personal interviews, conversations, or messages, to and
with witnesses detained in the House for Detention of Wit-
nesses, are prohibited, except to and with the officer in com-
mand, the Mayor of the City of New York, the Committing
Magistrate, District Attorney, Commissioners of Police, Chief
of Police, District Inspector, Police Surgeons and such other
persons as shall present, for this purpose, the written order
of either of the above persons, officially; in which latter case,
all conversation shall be carried on only in the presence of the
keeper.
The officer in command will have no conversation or inter-
view with witnesses except such as may be necessary in the
discharge of his official duties.
RULE 236.
The “Purveyor’* of the House for the Detention of Witnesses
shall at his or her own personal expense for materials for
cleaning or otherwise, keep the house clean and in good order,
to the satisfaction of the Board of Police; and shall also, to the
satisfaction of the Board of Police, furnish and supply three
meals per day, of fresh and wholesome food, in sufficient quan-
tity and variety, for the support of each witness detained in
said House; and shall also supply materials for, and do the
washing of, the towels, table-cloths, napkins and bedding re-
quired for use in said House.
No officer or member of the Police Department on duty at
the House of Detention shall be allowed to board at the table
of the Purveyor.
PROPERTY AND PROPERTY CLERK.
RULE 237.
The “Property Clerk,’’ appointed by the Board of Police,
shall receive all property or money, alleged or supposed to
have been feloniously obtained, or which shall be lost or aban-
doned, and thereafter taken into the custody of any member
of the Police Force, or in the custody of any City Magistrate.
He may have an Assistant, who, under his direction and in his
absence, shall have general charge and custody of all property
in the Property Clerk’s Office.
RULE 238.
The Property Clerk shall register each lot of property and
money, in a book kept for that purpose, and number the same
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on the book, and on a ticket to be attached to such property or
money; and shall also record the names of the persons from
whom such property or money was taken; the names of claim-
ants thereto, the time of seizure, and the final disposition
thereof.
RULE 239.
Whenever property or money shall be adjudged by a Magis-
trate to rightfully belong to a claimant; or that the person ar-
rested with such property is innocent of the offense alleged;
then, upon the written order of such Magistrate, the Property
Clerk shall deliver to the person himself such property or
money; but not to any attorney, agent or clerk of such person.
RULE 240.
Whenever money or property shall be taken from any person
or persons arrested, which shall be alleged or supposed to have
been feloniously obtained, or to be the proceeds of crime; and
the ownership of such property shall be claimed by, or on be-
half of any person other than the person or persons arrested;
and the said accused person or persons shall be held for trial,
or examination, or be subsequently indicted for having stolen
or feloniously obtained possession of said property, and on a
trial on said indictment be acquitted or discharged; or when a
Nol. Pros, shall be entered on such indictment; the Property
Clerk shall not, without the consent of the Board of Police, de-
liver said property to the said accused person or persons, ex-
cept upon an order by a Judge of the Court in which such in-
dictment was found, or by the District-Attorney having the
charge and conduct of the prosecution.
RULE 241.
The Property Clerk shall cause to be advertised, in pursuance
of law, all property or money taken on suspicion of having
been feloniously obtained, or of being the proceeds of crime,
and for which there is no other claimant than the person from
whom such property was taken; and also all lost property that
may have come into his possession.
RULE 242.
When lost, abandoned or stolen property, of a highly inflam-
mable or dangerous character or nature, is discovered by, or
comes into the custody or possession of any member of the
Force, it shall be the duty of such member to report the same
at once to the officer in command, at the Station-house of his
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Precinct; and the officer in command shall immediately report
the same to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of
New York, and to the Board of Police.
RULE 243.
If any property or money, placed in custody of the Property
Clerk, shall be desired as evidence in any Court, he shall, upon
an order from the Court to that effect, deliver such property
to the officer who shall present the order; such property shall
not be retained in said Court, but be returned to the Property
Clerk.
Property taken on making arrests for gambling or policy
dealing, and which are not implements of gambling or policy
dealing, may be delivered up to the owner upon the order of
the President of the Board of Police, when no longer required
to be kept as evidence against the party arrested.
RULE 244.
Section 291, chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, provides that all
property or money taken on suspicion of having been feloni-
ously obtained, or of being the proceeds of crime, and for
which there is no other claimant than the person from whom
such property was taken, and all lost property coming into the
possession of any member of the Police Force, and all property
and money taken from pawnbrokers as the proceeds of crime,
or by any such member from persons supposed to be insane,
intoxicated, or otherwise incapable of taking care of them-
selves, shall be transmitted, as soon as practicable, to the
Property Clerk, to be registered and advertised in the City
Record for the benefit of all persons interested, and for the
information of the public, as to the amount and disposition of
the property so taken into custody by the Police. A description
of such property shall be entered on the Blotter and the prop-
erty marked for identification.
RULE 245.
The Property Clerk shall make to the Board of Police, quar-
terly and such other reports as the Board may direct, of the
property disposed of by him during that time.
RULE 246.
Whenever, in his opinion, it becomes necessary to sell arti-
cles of a perishable nature in a shorter time than that pre-
scribed by law, the Property Clerk shall, in his discretion, di-
rect a sale of such articles.
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RULE 247.
All stray horses, swine and neat cattle coming into the cus-
tody of the Police shall be immediately delivered to the keeper
of the Public Pound.
RULE 248.
A daily report shall be made to the Property Clerk by the
commanding officers of Precincts and Squads, of all lost, found,
recovered and stolen property taken or seized by the Police
Force, and the Property Clerk shall file and preserve such re-
ports in his office.
RULE 249.
Commanding Officers of Precincts and Squads, shall, on the
first days of January, April, July and October in each year,
take an inventory of all furniture and other movable property,
and transmit the same to the Treasurer’s Bookkeeper, who
shall keep a proper record of the same; and they shall state
in said report and give a list of every article of furniture that
is in bad order and that needs repairing, and that no article
or articles of furniture shall be sent from any Station-house
to be repaired unless upon a written requisition from the officer
in command; said requisition to be transmitted to the Treas-
urer’s Bookkeeper, signed and approved by the Committee on
Repairs and Supplies.
Hereafter, when a transfer is made by the Chief of Police
of an Inspector, Captain, or Sergeant in command of Precinct
or Squad, he will transfer to his successor all the furniture
and other movable property in the Station-house, belonging to
the Department, with an inventory of the same, and take a re-
ceipt from his successor, and transmit a duplicate copy of said
inventory to the Treasurer’s Bookkeeper.
RULE 250.
Whenever “any implements of gaming, or lottery tickets or
lottery policies,” shall be found in any house, room, or prem-
ises, believed to be kept as a common gaming room or gaming
premises, or for the deposit or sale of lottery tickets, or lottery
policies, and such implements of gaming, or lottery tickets, or
lottery policies shall be seized, in pursuance of law, by any
member of the Police Force of the City of New York, the ar-
ticles so seized shall be brought to the office of the Property
Clerk. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to cause
such articles so seized to be destroyed, as the orders of the
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Board of Police and the law shall direct. The Property Clerk
shall deliver the articles so seized to the said Chief, or on his
order, to the end that the same may be destroyed in pursuance
of the statute.
TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE AND SIGNAL
SYSTEMS.
RULE 251.
The telegraph and telephone line throughout the City of New
York are assigned to the Board of Police, by proper authority,
to be used exclusively by the Police Department, under the
rules and regulations of the Board of Police, and under the
general supervision and direction of an officer known as Super-
intendent of Police Telegraph.
RULE 252.
There shall be kept at the telegraph office and at each Police
Station-house and Squad a journal in which shall be entered
all messages sent to and from the Central Department; also
all messages sent from one station to another, either direct or
by having connection made at Central Department.
All messages transmitted by telegraph and telephone over the
Police lines must contain the full name and official title of the
senders thereof, together with the initials of the operators
transmitting and receiving them, and must be so entered in
the journals.
These journals to be subject at all times to the inspection
and control of the Board of Police.
RULE 253.
Upon receipt of intelligence at a Police station of an impor-
tant or of an unusual nature, such as riots, strikes, highway
robberies, burglaries, property taken from thieves, murders,
suicides, persons found dead or unconscious, especially where
there are any suspicious circumstances attending the same,
it will be the duty of the Sergeant on desk duty to transmit
information of the same to Central Department at once; and
the operators at Central Department are required to immedi-
ately furnish copies of messages containing such information
to the Chief of Police, Detective Bureau and to the press, if
so directed, by the Chief of Police, or officer in charge at Cen-
tral Department. If such information is received at Central
Department after office hours, and it is deemed of suf-
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ficient importance to require the immediate attention of the
Chief of Police or Commanding Officer of the Detective Bu-
reau, the operator will transmit such information to their re-
spective residences.
Copies of general alarm, messages relating to missing per-
sons, lost children, property lost, stolen and recovered, will be
furnished to the Bureau of Information.
When a station wishes to send a message on “General
Alarm,” the officer transmitting same to Central Department
will so state.
All general alarms will be sent over the signatures of the
Chief of Police or officer in charge at the Central Department.
RULE 254.
Whenever an alarm of fire is received at Central Department,
the operator will at once notify the Precinct in which the fire
may be, and will ascertain the location of same as soon as
possible. In the event of the second alarm being sent out, the
location of the fire will be at once transmitted to all stations
on general alarm.
All telegraphic messages received at station-houses, calling
attention to persons or property to.be inquired for, shall be
transmitted to the officers on patrol as soon as practicable, and
read to the outgoing Platoons, at the roll-call following their
reception and oftener, if in the discretion of the commanding
officer it be necessary, or if so directed from Central Depart-
ment.
The officers in charge of the telegraph and telephone instru-
ments, at the Station-houses, and operators at Central Depart-
ment, are forbidden to allow any unauthorized person access to
the same, for the purpose of transmitting messages; to inter-
rupt or intercept messages passing over the lines or allow
others to do so; or to permit the lines to be used for unneces-
sary conversation.
They are required to be as concise and as respectful as pos-
sible in answering all messages and inquiries.
All news items received from Station-houses at Central De-
partment, intended for newspapers, will be given to the re-
porters without delay.
Operators are required to be extra cautious in making tele-
phone connections, and in transmitting and re-transmitting
messages to Police Stations; to observe that if a message ap-
pertains in the slightest degree to the issuing of an order or
the commanding of an order, under no circumstances must
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such message be forwarded to destination without first sub-
mitting same to the Chief of Police, or officer in charge at
Central Department.
RULE 255.
The Superintendent of Telegraph shall enter or cause to be
entered in a journal kept in his office, the time of day when
he leaves, when he returns to the office, and set forth briefly
the Police or telegraph business performed by him during his
absence.
The Superintendent of Telegraph shall make to the Chief of
Police a monthly report setting forth the lost time of telegraph
operators, linemen and batterymen during the month then next
preceding, by reason of sickness, absence with leave or ab-
sence without leave, such report to be forwarded by the Chief
of Police to the Treasurer.
RULE 256.
The tours of duty of Telegraph employes will be as follows:
Operators from 8 A. M. to 6 p. m. ; from 6 p. m. to 12 p. M., and
from 12 p. M. to 8 A. m.
Linemen and batterymen, 8 A. M. to 6 p. M., and whenever
called upon in other hours by Superintendent of Telegraph.
Operators will promptly relieve each other at the end of des-
ignated tours.
An operator shall not leave his post at any time during his
tour of duty, unless relieved by an attache of the telegraph
office, duly authorized to relieve him. Any changes in tours
of duty must have the approval of Superintendent of Telegraph.
In cases of sickness or unavoidable detention from office
duty, the operator shall give notice to the Superintendent of
Telegraph of such absence and cause thereof as soon as possi-
ble before the beginning of his tour of duty. Notice of the
sickness of ah operator will be immediately sent to the Police
Surgeon of the District, who will visit such operator and report
thereon to the Superintendent of Telegraph.
Temporary leaves of absence from duty for telegraph em-
ployes will be granted only on application to the Chief of Po-
lice. Such application must have the approval of the Su-
perintendent of Telegraph.
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SIGNAL BOX SYSTEM.
RULE 257.
Commanding officers will be particular to see that the fol-
lowing rules are observed in the operation of signal boxes, and
report to the Board of Police any “neglect of duty or violation
of any of said rules.’*
The Sergeants shall carefully instruct the members of their
respective sections in the operation of the signal system. Any
member of the Force who is unable to comprehend such in-
struction, or the operations of the boxes, will be reported as in-
competent.
Each officer will be furnished with a key to the Police signal
boxes, and will be held responsible therefor. Keys will be in-
spected at each roll-call the same as fire keys. Should an of-
ficer be unable to produce his key w T hen requested, or fail to
promptly notify his station of its loss, complaint will be made
against him.
Patrolmen will be held responsible for any injury to signal
boxes, instruments, poles, wires, etc., during their tours of
duty, or failing to properly notify the station of any damage
to same.
Patrolmen when visiting that portion of their posts where
signal boxes are located will report to the station by signals
designated for them, and will be careful before leaving to as-
certain whether the Sergeant at the Station-house has any
message to communicate.
When a signal box instrument or line is reported out of
order, the officer on desk duty will at once investigate and re-
port the result of such investigation to the Telegraph Office,
Central Department.
In order to prevent any tampering with the instruments, the
Sergeant and Roundsman on patrol will have supervision
thereof, and will during their tours of duty visit, inspect and
test as many of them as possible, and notify the Station-house
by signal at the time of such inspection.
Sergeants on desk duty at the Station-house shall promptly
answer and repeat all signals in a slow and distinct manner.
They will also examine the register paper on receipt of each
report and make an entry of the same on the Blotter kept for
that purpose, showing the number of box, the time, and by
whom visited, and will be held responsible for any errors in
same.
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HARBOR POLICE.
RULE 258.
A competent person will be assigned by the Board of Police
to take command of the navigation of the Police Steamboat,
who shall be designated as “Master.”
The Steamboat and Boat’s Crew shall be under the command
of the Master, who shall be responsible for the navigation,
management, safe-keeping, condition, and the perfect and com-
plete cleaning of the steamboat, engine, boiler, fire-pump and
hose, Crew’s quarters, tackle, apparel and furniture; and also
for the action and conduct of the Crew. .
RULE 259.
The Boat’s Crew, in addition to the Master, is made up as
follows, to wit;
1 Pilot.
1 Engineer.
1 Assistant Engineer.
3 Firemen.
3 Deck-hands.
1 Cook.
1 Steward.
1 Cabin boy.
The Captain of Police, in charge, is authorized to employ the
Pilot, Engineers, Deck-hands, Firemen and others, subject to
the approval of the Board of Police.
RULE 260.
The Master is to be considered on duty at all times. Any
necessary absence to be reported to the Captain, or during his
absence to the Sergeant in charge.
The Pilot and Engineers are considered to be on duty when
required by the Master. Absence to be by his consent and ap-
proval. The Master and Pilot shall not be absent from the
Boat at the same time, except with the knowledge and by the
approval of the Captain, or, in his absence, of the Sergeant in
charge.
RULE 261.
The Captain, Sergeants, Roundsmen, Patrolmen and Doormen
on duty in the Thirty-sixth Precinct, shall be designated as
“The Police Force,” as distinguished from the Boat’s Crew.
The Captain of Police, and Sergeant in command, in the ab-
sence of the Captain, are authorized to order and direct the
Master, or, in his absence, the Pilot, as to the time of, the
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route of, and the designation of all movements of the Steam-
boat, and the management and movement of all row-boats;
and in case of fire (so far as operating with the fire-pump,
hose and pipe is concerned), shall have command of the Boat’s
Crew and Police Force.
He shall at all times cause the several members of the Police
Force to perform their respective duties, and see that the
sleeping-rooms and berths of the Police Force, and the kitchen
and mess-rooms, are kept scrupulously clean and in order.
RULE 202.
There shall be two messes; one composed of the Captain,
Sergeants, Master, Pilot and Engineers, to be called the “Of-
ficers’ Mess”; the other, composed of all other members of the
Boat’s Crew and Police Force, to be called the “Force Mess.’’
Each mess to be managed by the Captain, and to be served by
the Cook and Steward.
The fuel, oil, waste and supplies for cleaning, for the use of
the Boat and Crew, shall be ordered by the Police Captain, on
the requisition of the Master.
RULE 263.
"The roW-boats attached to the Steamboat assigned to the
Police Force shall be painted black on the outside; the word
“Police” shall be painted in large white letters on either bow,
on the outside, and numbered from one upward; but there shall
not be any name, or other distinctive mark, on the said boats.
RULE 264.
When a boat shall bring prisoners ashore, it shall be the
duty of one or more of the Crew to transfer them, when nec-
essary, to the Patrolman on land, who shall convey the pris-
oners to the nearest Station-house.
RULE 265.
None of the row-boats, under any pretense whatever, shall
be used or employed for any purpose except in the business of
the Police Department, neither by the Crew, members of the
Police Force, or any other person or persons.
LAUNCHES.
RULE 266.
The officer in charge of a Launch will have charge of the
Crew, and will be responsible for its action and the cleanly
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condition of the boat: He will designate all routes and changes
in the same.
The Pilot is charged with the duty of navigating the Launch,
and while absent from the dock must not be interfered with in
the performance of his duty. He will see that all lights are
in place and burning during the night, and that the steering
apparatus is in proper condition. He shall be accountable for
all accidents occurring while under way.
The Engineer will see that the engine of the Launch is kept
clean and in good order, and that the cock-pit is kept clean and
free from water.
If any defect in machinery or steering-gear is discovered at
any time while under way, the Launch shall be returned to the
station at once. If entirely disabled the officer in charge shall
notify the station by telephone, stating location of Launch and
nature of disability. Positively no attempt must be made by
the Engineer to repair any defect to the machinery until the
Launch is returned to the Station, where repairs will be made.
All accidents or injuries, whether to or by any Launch, shall
be reported in writing, in full detail, and without delay by the
officer in charge.
The officers of Launches will be held responsible for all acci-
dents, whether through mismanagement, by negligence or
otherwise, and for this reason they are required to be specially
vigilant and painstaking in the navigation of their boats.
No Launch shall be permitted to leave the Station without
complete inspection as to supplies and condition of the boat;
nor shall a start be made until there is sufficient pressure of
power to secure safe management.
MOUNTED MEN, HOSTLERS, ETC.
RULE 207.
Patrolmen doing duty mounted on horses will be required to
perform patrol duty on foot when their horses shall be disa-
bled or unfit for duty. Each Patrolman must take the entire
care of, and will be held responsible for the condition and
safe-keeping of the horse and equipments assigned to his use.
Mounted Patrolmen will not be required to do regular patrol
duty on their posts between the hours of 6 and 8 o’clock A. m.,
except when directed by the Chief of Police.
In rural districts, on long posts, distant from the Station-
house, the relieving points should be arranged to save unnec-
essary travel in reaching the posts of duty.
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Mounted men, in going to and from their posts, will proceed
at a moderate trotting pace, not to exceed the rate of 6 miles
an hour. In patrolling their posts they are to proceed at a
fast walking pace. They are required to teach their horses to
walk at a rapid pace, and under no circumstances are they al-
lowed to ride at a canter or running pace, except in cases
where the rapid movement is required in the performance of
Police duty.
When any horse shall become so sick or lame as to be unfit
for service, the Captain shall report the facts forthwith, in
writing, through the Inspector and Chief of Police, to the
Board of Police, describing the condition of the horse.
RUL'E 2G8.
1st. Mounted Patrolmen, at the expiration of each tour of
duty, will clean the soles of their horses’ hoofs with a hoof
pick, and during the summer months wash down their horses’
backs, drying them as well as possible with a sponge.
2d. They will, during their day tours of reserve duty, groom
their horses, wash the soles as well as the outside of their
horses’ hoofs, and thoroughly dry their horses’ legs, especially
the hollow of the pastern.
3d. They will, on their days off, stuff their horses’ hoofs,
being careful to see that the soles are thoroughly clean before
stuffing.
4th. They must immediately report to the commanding officer
at the Station-house, loose or cast shoes, any soreness, lame-
ness or injury.
5th. They must not use any water on the legs of their
horses from December 1st to May 1st.
6th. They will, when their horses are sick or rendered unfit
for work, place them in charge of the hostlers, who will be-
come responsible for the horses until returned to work; and
the Patrolman will take entire charge of the horse temporarily
assigned to him.
7th. Hostlers will at all times work in harmony with each
other, and will be held responsible for the appearance and
cleanliness of the stable, wagons, harness, equipments and
borses placed in their charge.
8th. They will wash the wagons, clean the harness, etc., im-
mediately after they have been used, and put nothing away in
a soiled condition.
9th. The hostler on night duty will keep a strict watch of
the stable; he will clean such articles as could not be cleaned
by the hostler on duty during the daytime, and in case of
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sickness or injury to any of the horses, he will immediately re-
port such facts to the officer in command at the Station-house.
10th. Inspecting officers will see that the foregoing rules are
strictly complied with, and will prefer charges against any
member of the Police Force, or employee, who neglects the
same,
11th. Commanding Officers of Precincts and Squads to which
horses are attached shall keep a book of accounts for supplies
furnished for stables and horses, and a book of disabled horses
in form supplied by the Stationery Clerk.
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.
RULE 269.
A School is established, at the Central Department, known
as the “School of Instruction”; which shall be in charge of
such officer and assistants as the Chief of Police may from
time to time select.
RULE 270.
It shall be the duty of the officer in charge of the School of
Instruction to instruct the members of the School in all the
duties, discipline and exercise of Patrolman, including the
special laws governing the Police, the Laws of the State of
New York, the Laws and ordinances of the City of New York,
and the rules, regulations and orders of the Board of Police,
and their powers and privileges under the same.
He shall give them general and verbal instructions and ex-
planations in regard to their powers and duties; and, at the ex-
piration of one month of instruction to a member of the School,
he shall report to the Board, through the Chief of Police, the
name of such member, the proficiency he has made, and his
character, adaptation, fitness and capacity to discharge Police
duties.
RULE 271.
All Patrolmen when employed on probation shall, for the
term of one month immediately thereafter, be formed into a
class for instruction, according to the provisions of the pre-
vious rule. They shall there, and in that manner, and to the
extent above stated, be diligently instructed for two hours
each day. They shall also, for the same length of time eac^
day, be instructed in the drill and other exercises.
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They shall be placed on post, for the first tour of duty each
night, with a Patrolman, to learn the practical mode of dis-
charging patrol duties.
After a Patrolman has been a member of the School of In-
struction for one month, he will be assigned to full duty in a
Precinct, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Police.
SPECIAL PATROLMEN.
RULE 272.
Every Special Patrolman appointed by the Board of Police,
under and by virtue of the authority conferred by law, shall
possess all the powers and privileges of Patrolmen in the
Police Force, so far as the laws relative to arrests are con-
cerned.
The form of shield (as per sample in the Chief Clerk’s of-
fice) shall be designated as the shield for Special Patrolman,
and such officers, when appointed and sworn, shall, on signing
an agreement in writing, releasing and waiving all claims
whatever against the Board of Police, and the Mayor, Aider-
men and Commonalty of the City of New York for pay, salary
or compensation for their services and for all expenses con-
nected therewith, be furnished by the Chief Clerk with such
shields numbered and duly recorded in a book to be kept for
that purpose.
Such Special Patrolmen, when sworn, shall be referred to the
Chief of Police for orders, and for such special instructions as
may be required.
RULE 273.
Persons arrested by Special Patrolmen shall be taken to the
Station-house of the Precinct in which the officer making the
arrest is located, and entry made in the “Blotter” in the same
manner as in all cases of arrest. Special mention shall be
made of the place where the officer making the arrest is per-
forming duty. If the Courts are closed at the time the pris-
oner is brought to the Station-house, he shall be detained for
safe-keeping until the opening of the Courts, when the officer
shall forthwith take the prisoner before the Magistrate, and
report be made at the Station-house of the disposition of the
case.
The arrest shall not be entered on the morning returns with
the prisoners arrested by the regular Force, but a separate re-
turn of such arrest shall be made on a morning return blank.
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to be marked “Special,” and sent to the Central Office with
the other returns.
RULE 274.
Special Patrolmen shall report at the office of the Chief of
Police, between the first and fifth days of each month, where a
book will be kept in which they shall enter their name, num-
ber of shield and place where employed. Said Special Patrol-
man shall, at the same time, present a certificate from the
person or corporation by whom he is employed, to the effect
that such employment is continued.
Every person or corporation having in their service a Special
Patrolman, appointed by the Board of Police, shall file with
the Chief of Police, not later than the second day of each
month, a certificate showing that the Special Patrolman in his
or its service has been paid his salary or compensation in ad-
vance for the current month, and said certificate shall be
countersigned by the Special Patrolman referred to, to the
effect that he has been paid, as indicated in the body of the
certificate.
In all cases where a Special Patrolman has been discharged
or removed, the Chief of Police shall require the return of his
shield, and make report thereof to the Board of Police.
LOST AND ARRESTED CHILDREN.
RULE 275.
A temporary retreat for lost children is provided at the
Central Department; and at 8 o’clock p. m., and each succeed-
ing hour of each day until 6 a. m., the officer in command of
the Police will send all lost children, who may then be at
their respective Station-houses, to the Central Department and
place them in charge of the Matron.
It will be the duty of the officer in command to immediately
telegraph to the Central Office the name, if possible, and de-
scription of all lost children brought to the Station-house.
RULE 27G.
Lost children shall be taken to the Station-house of the re-
spective Precincts in which they are found, except as herein-
after provided. A record shall be kept at each Station-house of
all lost children received thereat, showing the number re-
claimed at the Station-house; the number sent to the Central
Department; the age, sex and color of each child; the nation-
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ality of the parents of each child reclaimed at the Station-
house by such parents; and on the first day of each month, the
officer in command of the Precinct shall make a report to the
Chief Clerk, setting forth all tlie above particulars, in relation
to children received during the previous month.
The number and sex of lost children and the disposition made
of them at each Station-house shall be entered on the daily
morning returns made to the Central Department.
RULE 277.
With each child sent from the Station-house to the Central
Department shall be transmitted a return in writing, in a form
to be supplied by the Chief Clerk.
RULE 278.
All lost children received at the Central Department during
the day or night, not claimed by some person entitled to their
custody, shall be placed in charge of the Commissioners of
Charities.
Whenever any member of the Police Force shall discover a
foundling, or have his attention called to the discovery of a
foundling anywhere in this city, he shall have such foundling
conveyed at once to the nearest Police station, where the of-
ficer in charge will enter upon the Blotter, and also upon a
blank provided for the purpose (No. 30), a description of the
child and of its clothing, and such other available particulars
as may be necessary or pertinent to the case, and have the
child taken by the shortest possible route to Bellevue Hospital,
and there delivered to some person assigned by the Commis-
sioners of Charities to receive such children.
When the discovery, of a foundling is brought to the notice
of a member of the Police Force by any person other than a
Policeman, the officer will require such person to accompany
him to the nearest Police station with the foundling, in order
that he or she may make affidavit as to the finding of the
child (as per Blank No. 44), and for the purpose of having
such affidavit made and sworn to. Inspectors, Captains and
Sergeants of Police have the power to administer affirmations
or oaths, as provided for in these Rules.
In every case where a foundling is brought to a Police sta-
tion, Blanks Nos. 30, 44 and 149 will be properly filled out by
the officer in charge, and disposed of by him as follows, viz.:
Blank No. 30 will be delivered to the person at Bellevue Hos-
pital who receives the child.
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Blank No. 44 will be forwarded to the Department of Chari-
ties through the Central Office.
Blank No. 149 will be forwarded to the Central Office.
RULE 279.
Children rescued from inhuman parents or guardians by the
“New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,”
may be kept, pending the disposition of their cases by the
Courts, in the care of the Matron at Police Headquarters, under
such rules as the Board of Police may from time to time adopt,
provided the cost of maintaining such children shall be paid
by said Society; and that in no case shall any such child be
allowed to remain for a greater period than fourteen days.
RULE 2S0.
When the arrest of any person under the age of 16 years shall
be made, or of any person when the complainant is under 16
years, a notice of such arrest, setting forth the name of the
person so arrested, and the offense charged, must be imme-
diately transmitted to the Society for the Prevention of Cru-
elty to Children.
Every girl under the age of 18 years, who is complainant in
a case of rape, must be taken to the above Society for such
examination as may be necessary.
MASKED BALLS.
RULE 281.
All permits to hold masked balls shall be subject to the fol-
lowing regulations: That the applicant or applicants have per-
mission to give sb masked ball, entertainment, or party, under
the supervision of the Chief of Police, and with the understand-
ing that the officer in command of the Precinct, or the officer
who may be in command of the Police at such ball, entertain-
ment, or party, shall have the power to cause any person be-
fore entering or within the building, during the continuance of
the ball, entertainment, or party, to unmask, if, in his opinion,
there is cause therefor; and it shall be his duty to stop the
same, and cause the various rooms occupied for that purpose
to be vacated, whenever any indecent, immoral, or illegal act
shall be committed, or any disorder take place which shall
furnish cause for such action on his part.
Permits to hold masked balls in the City of New York will
be granted under grades, and on payment for such permits, as
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follows: 1st Grade, $100; 2d Grade, $50; 3d Grade, $25; 4th
Grade, $10; and the Chief of Police will indorse on each ap-
plication the grade in which in his judgment the application
shall be placed.
The Chief of Police shall collect fees for masked ball permits
when they are granted, and make weekly returns of the same
to the Board of Police.
PARADES.
RULE 282.
No procession or parade shall use any street, upon the sur-
face of which is a railway track or tracks, by marching upon
the said track or tracks; and a free passage of cars upon rail-
way tracks shall not be interfered with by the formation, halt,
or march of any such procession or parade, or of the persons
composing it.
Whenever any procession shall find it necessary to march
across a railway track, the portion of said procession which,
in so marching, is likely to stop the passage of any car or
cars upon said track, shall come to a halt in order to permit
said car to proceed.
All processions or parades occupying or marching upon any
street of any city, to the exclusion or interruption of other
citizens in their individual right and use thereof (excepting the
National Guard and the Police and Fire Departments, and as-
sociations of veteran soldiers), are forbidden unless written no-
tice of the object, time and route of such procession or parade
be given by the chief officer thereof, not less than six hours
previous to its forming, or marching, to the Police authorities
of said city; and it may be lawful for said Police authorities
to designate to such procession or parade how much of the
street in width it can occupy, with special reference to crowded
thoroughfares, through which said procession may move; and,
when so designated, the chief officer of said procession or pa-
rade shall be responsible that the designation is obeyed; and
it shall be the duty of the Police authorities to furnish such
escort as may be necessary to protect persons and property
and maintain the public peace and order.
All processions and parades on Sunday, in any city, excepting
only funeral processions for the actual burial of the dead, and
processions to and from a place of worship in connection with
a religious service there celebrated, are forbidden; and in such
excepted cases there shall be no music, fireworks, discharge of
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cannon or firearms, or other disturbing noise. At a military
funeral, and at a burial of a National Guardsman, or of a de-
ceased member of an association of veteran soldiers, or of a
disbanded Militia Regiment, or of a secret fraternal society,
music may be played while escorting the body, but not within
one block of a place of worship, where service is then being cele-
brated. A person wilfully violating any provisions of this sec-
tion is punishable by a fine not exceeding twenty dollars, or
imprisonment not exceeding ten days, or by both.
Every person wilfully violating any provision of the three
preceding sections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punisha-
ble with a fine not exceeding twenty dollars, or imprisonment
not exceeding ten days, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Processions and parades of the National Guard, the Police
and the Fire Department, are at all times lawful, except on the
Sabbath.
“All (other) processions and parades occupying or marching
upon any street * * * to the exclusion or interruption of
other citizens in their individual right of use * * * are for-
bidden,” except on compliance with the conditions imposed by
the statute, in respect to notice to the Police “of the object,
time and route of such procession or parade.”
All processions and parades on Sunday are absolutely for-
bidden — except only funeral processions engaged in the actual
burial of the dead, and processions to and from any place of
worship, in connection with religious services there celebrated—
and such processions must conform to the conditions of the
statute in respect to notice to the Police authorities of the ob-
ject, time and route of the procession or parade.
Whoever wilfully violates any of the provisions of this law
is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be arrested therefor, and
punished.
When parties comply with the law, by giving preliminary
notice in writing, “of the object, time, and route of such (con-
templated) procession or parade” to the Police authorities, as
required by the statute, the procession or parade may lawfully
form and move on and over such streets and parts of streets as
shall be designated by the Chief of Police. In such case a Po-
lice escort will be ordered, and the officers and Force will be
informed, by special orders, of the object, time and route of
the procession, when it will be their duty to enforce the pro-
visions of the law, protect persons and property, and maintain
the public peace.
Any procession or parade, which shall attempt to form or
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move, without such preliminary notice, or without compliance
with the law, will be unlawful and should be prevented.
The notice required by the statute should be in writing, di-
rected to the Chief of Police, setting forth the object, time and
proposed route of the contemplated procession or parade.
Captains are required to be diligent in instructing the officers
and men of their commands in relation to their powers and
duties under this law.
MATRONS.
RULE SS3.
1. There shall be two Police* Matrons appointed for each Sta-
tion-house designated to receive women prisoners.
2. The tours of duty for Police Matrons shall be as follows:
For the Matrons on day duty, from 8 A. M. to 6 p. M. ; for the
Matrons on night duty, from 6 P. M. to 8 A. M. The Matrons
shall change each week from night to day duty by remaining
on duty from 8 A. M. Sunday until 8 A. M. Monday.
3. While on duty the Police Matrons shall be constantly at
the Station-house and ready at all times to perform any and
all service within their province as Police Matrons; except the
Matron on day duty shall be allowed one hour each day to go
out for her luncheon. Matrons shall at all times when on duty
be subject to the orders of the officer in command of the
Station-house.
4. A suitable room shall be provided for the special use and
accommodation of the Police Matrons in each Station-house
designated to receive and detain women prisoners. Members
of the Police Force are prohibited from trespassing upon the
privacy of the Police Matrons during their tours of duty. No
visitors shall be received in the Matron’s rooms except by per-
mission of the officer in command. The Matrons shall be re-
sponsible for the cleanliness and good order of their own
rooms. They shall be supplied with apparatus for heating
water.
5. The Officers in command of Station-houses designated as
above shall cause women held under arrest to be kept separate
and apart from the cells, corridors and apartments of males
under arrest, and shall prevent any communication between
men and women therein confined, except with the consent of
the Police Matron and the officer in command.
6. When a woman prisoner is brought to the Station-house
the officer in command shall at once call the Police Matron on
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duty to make the necessary searches and perform such other
service in connection with the arrest as may be required.
When a woman prisoner is held, she shall be conducted to a
cell by or in the presence of the Police Matron and remain
in her charge while so confined.
7. The locks upon the doors of the corridors and cells of the
female prisoners shall differ in size and pattern from all other
locks used at the station. The Matron shall have sole access
to the keys, and when not in the Matron’s possession shall be
kept at the desk of the station.
8. The Police Matron shall not place two women prisoners in
one cell, unless it is necessary for want of room.
9. The Police Matron on duty shall visit the cells occupied
by women prisoners at least once in each 30 minutes, except
during the lunch hour, and oftener if the condition of the pris-
oner or prisoners shall require it and her other duties permit;
and she shall be responsible for the safe-keeping of all such
women prisoners, subject to the direction of the officer in
command.
10. The Police Matron on duty shall report daily to the of-
ficer in command as to the cleanliness and good order of the
cells under her charge.
11. Any sick, injured or helpless woman prisoner who may
he conveyed to the Station-house shall be taken to a room
other than the public sitting-room and there be treated and
cared for only by a Surgeon and the Police Matron on duty,
except in cases where the interest of humanity or justice shall
require the attendance of others.
12. When, in the opinion of the Police Matron on duty, any
woman prisoner is ill, or insane, she shall at once notify the
officer in command and he shall summon a physician.
13. The Police Matron on duty shall have charge of all
women and girls received in the Station-house as prisoners, or
otherwise, and also of lost children.
14. When the examination of the person or clothing of a
woman prisoner, or other female in the temporary charge of
the Police, shall be deemed necessary, such examination shall
be made only by the Police Matron on duty, under direction of
the officer in command, and with the least possible publicity.
15. Doormen are prohibited from visiting the cells in which
women prisoners are confined except upon the call of a Police
Matron, or by special direction of the officer in command, and
no officer or other person shall visit the cells in which women
prisoners are confined unless in the company of the Police Ma-
tron on duty.
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16. Arrests of women shall be reported on the daily morning
returns of the Precinct in which the arrest is made, and a rec-*
ord shall be made upon the blotter of the Precinct where such
women prisoners are confined, showing the name of the pris-
oner, name and Precinct of the officer making the arrest, also
the time when the prisoner entered and left the Station-house.
17. The Police Matrons shall keep a written record of all
women and children under their charge.
18. The officers in command of Precincts where Police Ma-
trons are employed shall enter (in red ink) upon the face of
the morning returns the name and tour of duty performed by
each Matron, and their absence from any cause whatever.
19. Police Matrons, when detained from duty by illness, shall
notify the officer in command of their Precinct, and he shall
immediately apply for a substitute.
20. Substitutes shall always be taken from Precincts where
the average number of woman prisoners is small, and the
women usually received at these Station-houses shall be sent
to some other where Matrons are on duty.
21. No Police Matron shall remain on night duty more than
two weeks consecutively.
22. While on duty the Police Matrons shall wear a neat dark
blue or black dress, with skirts two inches from the ground.
ARRESTS.
RULE 284.
The functions of a Police Force are, mainly, the enforcement
of law, preservation of the peace, protection of life and property,
arrest of all violators of law, and the prevention and detection
of crime. Other duties are incidental, and while it is necessary
they should be performed with energy, promptness and fidelity,
every member of the Police Force must constantly bear in
mind that the welfare of the people of the city demands his
earnest efforts to accomplish the above enumerated tasks. The
following regulations relative to arrests must be strictly ad-
hered to in every particular by each and every member of the
Force :
They must make every exertion to arrest any person they
may see, or is positively charged with, committing a felony.
They may demand the services of any one present to assist
them in making an arrest for felony.
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They must pursue a person charged with felony, and have
the right to forcibly effect an entrance into any building for
the purpose of securing the arrest.
They may arrest any person found in the street at night
and whom they have good reason to believe has committed a
felony, though having no positive proof.
They may forcibly enter a building to suppress an affray oc-
curring within their hearing.
In making an arrest a Policeman is not justified in doing
more than the arrest and safe-keeping of his prisoner requires.
He must have good reason for every act in connection with the
arrest.
They must arrest all persons found begging in the streets,
and all children, under sixteen years, found dancing or play-
ing on musical instruments for gain.
RULE 285.
The several members of the Police Force shall have power
and authority to immediately arrest without warrant, and to
take into custody, any person who shall commit, or threaten,
or attempt to commit, in the presence of such member, or
within his view, any breach of the peace, or offense directly
prohibited by act of the Legislature, or by any ordinance of
the City; but such member of the Police Force shall, under the
penalty of fine or dismissal from the Force, in the discretion
of the Board, immediately upon such arrest, convey in person
such offender before a Magistrate of the City, that he may be
dealt with according to law. If the arrest is made during the
hours the Magistrate is not holding Court, such offender shall
be detained in the Station-house until the next public, sitting
of the Magistrate, and no longer.
Under section 554, chapter 360 of the Laws of 1882, as amended
by chapter 516 of the Laws of 1895, any Captain, Sergeant or
Acting Sergeant of Police is authorized to and must take bail
for appearance before a competent and accessible Magistrate
the next morning, from any person arrested for a misdemeanor
between 11 o’clock in the morning and 8 o’clock the next morn-
ing, just as soon as the person offers himself as bail for the
person or persons arrested. When such Captain or Sergeant
of Police or Acting Sergeant of Police takes bail, he must take
it by an undertaking in the form of this section mentioned,
executed in his presence by the defendant and at least one
surety, who must justify under oath, and for that purpose the
officer may administer the oath. The amount of bail taken by
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a Captain or Sergeant of Police or Acting Sergeant of Police
under this section must be as follows:
If the offense be the violation of a corporation ordinance, the
amount of bail must be one hundred dollars, except that, if a
conviction upon the charge would render the defendant liable
only for a fine, the amount of the bail must be double the
amount of the largest fine that could be imposed; if the con-
viction would render him liable to imprisonment for thirty
days or less, the amount of bail must be two hundred dollars.
In all other cases the amount of bail must be five hundred
dollars. The form of the undertaking must be as provided in
said chapter 516 of the Laws of 1895.
The recognizance must be transmitted with the return to the
Court (or Magistrate) the next morning; the facts of the arrest
must be entered on the returns, as in all other cases of arrest.
That all officers already and hereafter temporarily detailed
or assigned by the Chief of Police as Acting Sergeants of Po-
lice, shall each, during his performance of duty as such Acting
Sergeant, be and he hereby is empowered during the continu-
ance of such assignment or detail to take bail under the pro-
visions of chapter 516 of the Laws of 1895, the same as though
such designation had been originally made by the Board of
Police.
RULE 286.
The following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure
shall govern the Police Force in the execution of warrants:
Sec. 155. If the warrant be issued by a Judge of the Supreme
Court, in the City and County of New York, or by a County
Judge, or by a Judge of a City Court, it may be directed gen-
erally to any Sheriff, Constable, Marshal or Policeman in the
State, and may be executed by any’ of those officers to whom it
may be delivered.
Sec. 156. If it be issued by any other magistrate it may be
directed generally to any Sheriff, Constable, Marshal, or Po-
liceman in the county in which it is issued, and may be exe-
cuted in that county; or if the defendant be in another county,
it may be executed therein, upon the written direction of a
Magistrate of such other county indorsed upon the warrant,
signed by him, with his name of office, and dated at the city,
town or village where it is made, to the following effect:
“This warrant may be issued in the County of Monroe” (or as
the case may be).
Sec. 158. If the crime charged in the warrant be a felony,
the officer making the arrest must take the defendant before
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the Magistrate who issued the warrant, or some other Magis-
trate in the same county, as provided in section 164.
Sec. 159. If the crime charged in the warrant be a misde-
meanor, and the defendant be arrested in another county, the
officer must, upon being required by the defendant, take him
before a Magistrate in that county, who must admit the de-
fendant to bail, for his appearance before the Magistrate named
in the warrant, and take bail from him accordingly.
RULE 287.
It is the duty of members of the Force to arrest all persons
found committing any of the following offenses:
Selling or offering to sell, giving away, or offering to give
away, or having in his or her possession, with or without in-
tent to sell or give away, any obscene and indecent book, pam-
phlet, paper, drawing, lithograph, stereoscopic picture, model,
cast, instrument, or article of indecent or immoral use, or
medicine for procuring abortion.
RULE 288.
It is not lawful to exhibit to the public, in any building, gar-
den, grounds, concert-room, or other place or room within the
City of New York, any interlude, tragedy, comedy, opera,
ballet, play, farce, minstrelsy, or dancing, or any other enter-
tainment of the stage or any part or parts therein; or any
equestrian, circus, or other dramatic performance; or any per-
formance of jugglers, rope-dancing, or acrobats, until a
license for the place of such exhibition, for such purposes,
shall have been first had and obtained, as provided in said
act.”
It is the duty of Policemen to enter, at any time, such places
of amusement, and to arrest any person or persons so offend-
ing, and to convey them forthwith before a City Magistrate.
The proprietor, occupant or lessee of any place where acro-
batic exhibitions are held, who permits any person to perform
on any trapeze, rope, pole, or other acrobatic contrivance with-
out net-work or other sufficient means of protection from fall-
ing or other accident, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable
for the first offense by "a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars
and imprisonment not less than three months nor more than
one year.
Policemen learning or knowing of any commission of these
offenses shall immediately arrest, or cause to be arrested, the
persons so offending.
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RULE 289.
Members of the Police Force possess, in the City of New
York, and in every part of this State, all the common law and
statutory powers of Constables, except for the service of civil
process; and any warrant for search or arrest, issued by any
Magistrate of this State, may be executed in any part thereof,
by any member of the Police Force.
Members of the Force must not render any assistance in civil
cases, except to prevent a breach of the peace, or to quell a dis-
turbance actually commenced.
RULE 290.
Members of the Force will particularly notice the following
sections of chapter 410, Laws of 1882:
Sec. 282. It is hereby made the duty of the Police Force at
all times of day and night, and the members of such Force are
hereby thereunto empowered, to especially preserve the public
peace, prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders, suppress riots,
mobs and insurrections, disperse unlawful or dangerous as-
semblages, and assemblages which obstruct the free passage
of public streets, sidewalks, parks and places; protect the rights
of persons and property, guard the public health, preserve order
at elections and all public meetings and assemblages, prevent
and regulate the movement of teams and vehicles in streets,
and remove all nuisances in the public streets, parks and high-
ways; arrest all street mendicants and beggars; provide proper
police attendance at fires; assist, advise and protect emigrants,
strangers and travelers in public streets, at steamboat and
ship landings, and at railroad stations; carefully observe and
inspect all places of public amusement, all places of business
having excise or other licenses to carry on any business; all
houses of ill-fame or prostitution, and houses where common
prostitutes resort or reside; all lottery offices, policy shops, and
places where lottery tickets or . lottery policies are sold or of-
fered for sale; all gambling houses, cock pits, rat pits, and
public common dance-houses, and to repress and restrain all
unlawful or disorderly conduct or practices therein, enforce and
prevent the violation of all laws and ordinances in force in
said city; and for these purposes, with or without warrant, to
arrest all persons guilty of violating any law or ordinance for
the suppression or punishment of crimes or offenses.
RULE 291.
At all times and in all places where intoxicating liquors are
unlawfully kept for sale to be drank on the premises, if persons
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call for intoxicating liquors and are served with drinks in re-
sponse to such calls, and drink the liquids furnished and pay
for them, the circumstances are sufficient to warrant a pre-
sumption that the law has been violated, and to justify the ar-
rest of the person selling the drinks.
RULE 292.
All persons arrested for offenses of any kind during the time
the City Magistrates’ Courts are in session, shall, except as
otherwise provided by the rules and regulations of the service,
be taken to a Court immediately after the arrest is properly
registered at the Station-house.
If the Court be not in session, the person so arrested shall
be detained at the Station-house till the opening of the Court
then next ensuing. When taken to Court, the officers making
the arrest must, unless otherwise directed by proper authority,
remain in Court until the prisoner’s case is disposed of by the
Magistrate. It is the duty of officers in command to take nec-
essary measures to insure the attendance of complainants and
witnesses in all cases.
It shall be the duty of the Commanding Officers of Precincts
and Squads to permit all persons arrested to communicate by
letter or messenger with their friends, when the interest of
justice will not thereby be defeated.
Each and every person arrested for any cause whatever shall
be taken at once to the Station-house of the Precinct in which
the arrest was made, except in cases where arrests are made
by Detective Officers of the Detective Bureau and Precincts, or
where they are made on or near the boundary lines of Precincts
to which the officer making the arrest is attached, and the case
entered with full particulars, including the name and address
of complainant and witness, if there be any, upon the Blotter;
and afterward the case shall be disposed of as provided in the
rules and regulations of the service.
RULE 293.
When any member of the Police Force shall arrest any per-
son for an offense, who, from being intoxicated, or from any
other cause, is not in a condition to understand or answer
questions, or comprehend the proceedings of the Court, such
person shall be taken to the Station-house, and if clearly in-
toxicated, detained until sober, and shall then be taken to
Court. If the case be not clearly a case of intoxication, but
one which may require medical treatment, the Precinct Sur-
geon shall be promptly called, and the arrested party treated
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at the Station-house, or sent to a hospital, as the Surgeon
shall advise, and when restored to a fit condition shall be taken
to the Court and charged with the offense for which said person
was arrested; and while in hospital the arrested party shall be
in the legal custody of the Police.
Wherever any member of the Force shall find an unconscious
person, and who is sent to a hospital in such condition, the
Commanding Oflicer of the Precinct or Squad will cause in-
quiry to be made thereafter, to ascertain whether such person
has regained consciousness, and if so, obtain name, age and
residence, and such other facts as may be necessary of said
person, and forward same to the Chief of Police.
If the party was arrested for the offense of intoxication and
the Surgeon shall decide it not a case of intoxication, but that
medical treatment is required, the party shall not be held in
custody as a prisoner, but be sent to a hospital, or home (if
the person’s home can be ascertained and is not too far dis-
tant), as the Surgeon shall advise.
Every case occurring under this rule, where a Surgeon is
called, shall be promptly reported by him to the Board of Po-
lice, with all the facts relating thereto, and the disposition
thereof which he advised.
RULE 294.
Section 1st. All persons arrested in the several Precincts,
and by the Sections or Squads named in section first of this
rule, or by the members of such commands, shall be conveyed
to the First District Magistrate’s Court for judicial disposal,
viz.: First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and Thirty-
sixth Precincts, and the Squads of Third Precinct and of the
Sanitary Company doing duty south of Canal street and west
of the Bowery and Catharine street, and tlie Squad attached to
the Court.
Sec. 2d. All persons arrested in the several Precincts, and by
the Sections or Squads named in this section, or by the mem-
bers of such commands, shall be conveyed to the Second Dis-
trict Magistrate’s Court for judicial disposal, viz.:
Eighth, Ninth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth Precincts, and the Squads of the Third Precinct, and the
Sanitary Company doing duty between Canal street and Forty
second street, and west of Fourth avenue and Bowery, and the
Squad attached to the Court.
Sec. 3d. All persons arrested in the several Precincts, and by
the Squads named in this section, or by the members of such
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commands, shall be conveyed to the Third District Magistrate’s
Court for judicial disposal, viz.:
Seventh, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Pre-
cincts, and the Squads of the Third Precinct, and of the Sani-
tary Company doing duty south of Fourteenth street and
east of the Bowery and Catharine street and north of Canal
street, and the Squad attached to the Court.
Sec. 4th. All persons arrested in the several Precincts and by
the Squads named in this section, or by the members of such
commands, shall be conveyed to the Fourth District Magis-
trate’s Court for judicial disposal, viz.:
Eighteenth, Twenty-first, Twenty-second, Twenty-third,
Twenty-third Sub, Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Precincts,
and the Squads of the Third Precinct, and of the Sanitary
Company doing duty north of Fourteenth street and east of
Fourth avenue, and north of Forty-second street and south of
Eighty-sixth street, from river to river, and the Squad attached
to the Court.
Sec. 5th. All persons arrested in the several Precincts, and
by the Squads named in this section, or by the members of
such commands, shall be conveyed to the Fifth District Magis-
trate’s Court for judicial disposal, viz.:
Twenty-sixth, Twenty-seventh, Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth,
Thirtieth and Thirty-second Precincts, and the Squads of the
Third Precinct, and the Sanitary Company doing duty north of
Eighty-sixth street, and the Squad attached to the Court.
Sec. 6th. All persons arrested in the Precincts named in this
section shall be conveyed to the Sixth District Magistrate’s
Court for judicial disposal, viz.:
Thirty-first, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth, Thirty-fifth, Thirty-
seventh and Thirty-eighth Precincts, and the Squads doing duty
in said Precincts.
All persons arrested by members of the Detective Bureau
shall be taken before a Magistrate, as the law directs.
RULE 205.
Each member of the Force shall at all times have with him
a small blank memorandum book, supplied at his own expense,
in which he shall enter the names of persons taken in charge
by him, and such particulars in each case as may be important
on the trial of the cause.
RULE 296.
Members of the Force (except those attached to the office of
the Chief of Police and Courts of Justice) will not be allowed to
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apply for or execute a warrant of arrest, or search, without
the consent of their respective commanding officers.
RULE 297 .
Where arrests are made of drivers of wagons containing the
U. S. Mails, or of other persons in charge of the U. S. Mails,
it shall be the duty of any member of the Police Force making
such arrest to accompany such driver or other person to the
Post Office, or to the destination of the mail wagon, within the
city limits, and thence to the Station-house, in order that the
mail matter may not be detained.
Where arrests are made for misdemeanor or violation of Cor-
poration ordinance of any omnibus driver, car driver, car con-
ductor, or motorman, while he is in charge of such omnibus,
car or the horses attached thereto, he shall accompany his
prisoner by the usual route of the omnibus or car to such
stable or depot previous to taking him before a Magistrate.
When the arrest is for a felony this rule is not to apply.
RULE 298.
If, at the time of the arrest, a pistol of any description shall
be found concealed on the person of, or not carried openly by
any one arrested, the officer making the arrest shall state such
facts to the City Magistrate before whom the prisoner is taken,
and shall make a separate complaint against such prisoner for
violation of the laws relating to the subject.
REPORTS TO BE MADE.
RULE 301.
Captains will require the Patrolmen of their respective com-
mands to report to them daily all violations of corporation
ordinances, together with all complaints (by members of the
Force or others) of such violations, and the nature of the com-
plaint. The name and residence of the complainant in each
case shall be entered in a book kept for that purpose, and re-
ported daily to the Chief Clerk.
RULE 302.
Captains shall report, quarterly, to the Chief of Police the
location of all houses of prostitution, assignation, bed-houses
and suspicious places in their respective Precincts, and the
names of the keepers and owners thereof, also all places used
for gambling, lottery or policy purposes.
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RULE 303*
Captains of Precincts and officers commanding Squads shall
keep a special record of all arrests made by the Force under
their command, for all felonies, and a special record for all
robberies.
They shall keep themselves informed of the proceedings in
each case, and record the result of the proceedings and the
disposition of the prisoners; and, if convicted, the term of the
sentence and the place of imprisonment, and make, at the
close of each quarter, a report in detail of all the arrests made
during the preceding quarter, for the offenses above named,
upon blanks furnished for the purpose, and transmit it to the
Chief Clerk.
RULE 304.
The Captains shall promptly report to the District Inspector
every case of dereliction of duty, and at the same time notify
the Chief Clerk, in writing, of such report, the name of the
person reported, and the nature of the charge against him.
They shall also report to the District Inspector, who shall
transmit the same to the Chief of Police, an account of any
special services— deemed meritorious— of Policemen under their
command.
RULE 305.
It shall be the duty of every member of the Police Force to
report, in writing, attested by his signature, to the Chief of
Police, whenever there are good grounds (stating the same)
for believing any house, room or premises, within the City of
New York, is to be kept or used for the purpose of gaming; or
to be kept or used for lewd or obscene purposes or amusements;
or for the deposit or sale of lottery tickets or policies.
Patrolmen shall report to their commanding officer all persons
known or suspected of being policy-dealers, gamblers, receivers
of stolen property, thieves, burglars, or offenders of any kind;
and all other information pertaining to their office.
RULE 306.
Members of the Force shall forthwith make, personally at
the Station-house, report of all dead animals found in the
streets or public places, giving location of same.
RULE 307.
Inspectors are instructed to cause special reports to be made
to the Chief of Police of cases where licensed liquor places are
kept open in violation of chapter 182, Laws of 1896, with the
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location of the places, and the names and residences of the
witnesses, to the end that complaint may be made to the proper
authorities of such violations.
RULE 308.
Whenever any member of the Force has become in any man-
ner cognizant of the fact that any person within the City of
New York uses, deals In, has on sale, on storage, or in his pos-
session for any purpose, any refined petroleum, kerosene, coal
or similar oil, or any pioduct of either, or any burning fluids
or materials of the same, or any highly inflammable, explosive
or dangerous property, in contravention of law, it shall be the
duty of such member at once to report the same to the officer
in command at the Station-house; and the officer in command
shall immediately report the same to the Board of Fire Com-
missioners and to the Board of Police.
RULE 309.
Every officer on desk duty will immediately upon receipt of
information of any unusual or important casualty, crime or
other Police occurrence, transmit by telephone to the Central
Office, and elsewhere, as the circumstances of the case may re-
quire, all information relative thereto received by him, and
will continue such transmission, from time to time, as further
particulars are received, until the case shall be complete.
FIRES.
RULE 310.
At any alarm of fire within their Precincts, when their ser-
vices may be required. Captains shall forthwith proceed with
the Sergeants whose Platoons or Sections are on reserve to the
place of fire; and in case of fires out of their Precincts, they
will be governed in their actions by the orders that may be
given them, from time to time, by the Chief of Police or Dis-
trict Inspector.
RIOTS.
RULE 311.
In case of riot, or other sudden emergency, requiring the
services of the Police, the Captain shall forthwith proceed to
the scene of the riot, or other sudden emergency, with his
whole Reserve Force, or such part thereof as he may deem
necessary to suppress the riot, or to perform such Police duty
as the nature of the emergency may demand..
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HACKS AND THEATRES.
RULE 312.
In addition to the service rendered by Precinct officers de-
tailed at places of amusement, the members of the Police Force
attached to the Third Precinct shall be assigned to duty at
theatres, halls and places of entertainment, as may from time
to time be deemed requisite; the principal duty of the officers
so assigned shall be to enforce the City ordinance and regula-
tions governing the approach and departure of all conveyances
to and from such theatres, halls and places of entertainment.
The Chief of Police is authorized to regulate the arrival and
departure of conveyances at all places of entertainment
throughout the City.
(See “General Information” for location of places of amuse-
ment, etc.).
RECORD OF MEMBERS OF THE FORCE.
RULE 313.
Captains and Sergeants in command shall report, as often as
occasion may require, such acts and deeds on the part of any
member in their Force as shall exhibit extraordinary efficiency
or personal bravery in the discharge of their duties.
The Chief Clerk, in preparing the record of any member of
the Force, shall mention thereon any acts or reports that have
been submitted in compliance with the foregoing, as well as
the number, nature and disposition of complaints previously
preferred against such member.
VIGILANCE AND ATTENTION TO DUTY.
RULE 314.
Patrolmen are required to be especially vigilant in prevent-
ing crime, as this is deemed of the greatest importance. They
will carefully note the following regulations:
They must become acquainted by sight with every person
living on their posts.
They must watch all persons passing over their posts fre-
quently at night, and carefully observe everything of a sus-
picious nature in connection with them.
They must, during the night time, carefully examine all
doors and low windows of all buildings requiring such exam-
ination; also areas and area-gates.
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They must note and report the movements of all persons of
known bad character.
They must take particular notice of hacks and other vehicles
whose movements excite suspicion.
They must pay attention to all drinking places, reporting all
that violate the law and are noisy or disorderly.
They will observe and report irregularities of servants in ad-
mitting persons to, or letting them out, of their employers’
residences, especially when the families are out of town and
the houses are left in charge of servants.
They are justified in stopping persons carrying bags, satchels
or parcels, and searching the same, when carried at unseasona-
ble hours or in a suspicious manner.
All officers shall act with energy, promptness and determina-
tion in all cases.
They will report promptly all cases of malignant, infectious
or epidemic diseases coming within their knowledge.
They shall disperse all crowds loitering on the streets, ob-
structing the same or the entrance to public or private build-
ings.
They shall become acquainted with the locality of junk-shops
and the character of their occupants; also the character and
business of all suspicious vessels plying in the harbor.
RULE 315.
Each Patrolman must, by his vigilance, render it extremely
difficult, if not impossible, for any one to commit crime on
his post— (the absence of crime will be considered the best proof
of the efficiency of the Police) — and when, in any Precinct or
on any post, offenses frequently occur, there will be good rea-
son to suppose that there is negligence or want of ability on
the part of the person in charge of said Precinct or post. He
must acquire such a knowledge of the inhabitants within his
post as to enable him at once to recognize them; and he must
carefully inspect every part of his post. The regularity of in-
spection, above enjoined, shall not prevent his remaining at any
particular place, if his presence be required ; but he will satisfy
his superior officer that there was sufficient cause for the ap-
parent neglect of patrolling his entire post, and, at all times,
be enabled to furnish particular information respecting the
state of his post.
RULE 316.
When any person charges another with the commission of a
crime, and insists that the person charged shall be taken into
custody, the Policeman shall require the accuser, if unknown
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to him, to accompany him as a witness along with the accused,
to a City Magistrate’s Court or Station-house, as the case may
be. He shall then, with as little delay as possible, return to
his post and inspect the same with great care, to see that no
depredations have been committed during his absence.
RULE 317.
Patrolmen must not walk together, or talk with each other
when they meet on the confines of their posts, unless to com-
municate information appertaining to their Police duties; and
in such case they must make the communication as brief as
possible.
Policemen must not walk or talk with citizens while on patrol
duty, except on Police business; then he will stand and hear
what the business is; if it requires his immediate attention, at-
tend to it; if not, he will direct the person or persons seeking
the information to the Station-house.
RULE 318.
Patrolmen while on Police duty must not enter any house or
leave their post until regularly relieved, except in discharge of
Police duty. And if required by any person under any circum-
stances to leave post in the discharge of Police duty, they will
report the same to the first Roundsman or Sergeant whom they
may meet thereafter, giving the time and circumstances of
such call, and the time of return to post; they will also make
such report in writing at the end of the tour of duty to the
officer on desk duty at the Station-house, said report to be en-
tered upon the Blotter.
RULE 319.
Patrolmen detailed for special duty, unless otherwise indi-
vidually ordered, will report themselves to the Captain or Ser-
geant in command of their respective Precincts or Squads, each
and every day.
RULE 320.
Any member of the Force or Matron absent from duty with-
out leave, shall forfeit all pay for the time of such absence,
and be fined, reprimanded, or dismissed from the Force at the
discretion of the Board of Police, except in case of sickness,
when properly certified by a Police Surgeon.
RULE 321.
All persons connected with the Police Department are re-
quired to reside in the City of New York. Failure to comply
with this rule will be deemed sufficient cause for dismissal.
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RULE 322.
No member of the Police Force shall withdraw or resign, ex-
cept by permission of the Board of Police, under penalty of for-
feiting the salary or pay which may be due him. Any member
of the Police Force who shall be absent from duty without
leave for the term of five days shall, at the expiration of said
five days, cease to be a member of the Police Force.
Resignations do not take effect until accepted by the
Board of Police and official notice thereof has been given the
officer tendering his resignation.
RULE 323.
Each member of the Force will be deemed to be always on
duty, subject to such relief therefrom as shall be allowed by
proper authority; and the same responsibility, as to the sup-
pression of disturbances and the arrest of offenders, rests upon
him when not in uniform.
RULE 324.
No member of the Force is liable to military or jury duty;
neither is he liable to arrest on civil process; or to service of
subpoenas from Civil Courts, while actually on duty.
RULE 325.
It shall be the duty of Sergeants, Roundsmen, Patrolmen and
Doormen to report all violations of the orders, rules and regu-
lations of the service to their respective Captains, whose duty
it shall be to report said violation to the District Inspector.
RULE 326.
Whenever any person shall come into the charge of the Po-
lice by reason of illness or injury, and shall require aid or as-
sistance, and the case is one which should be sent to hospital,
such person shall be sent to the nearest hospital which will
furnish ambulance service and has telegraph connection with
the Police Department; unless the sick or injured person should
express a desire to be taken to some other hospital, in which
event the injured person shall be sent to the hospital indicated.
If any officer observes in the street anything of a dangerous
character, or likely to occasion public inconvenience, or any-
thing which seems to him irregular or offensive, he shall re-
port the same, immediately on his return to the Station-house,
with full particulars of the case, and his action thereon.
Captains will require Patrolmen of their respective com-
mands, in addition to what is already required of such Patrol-
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men, to report to them daily all accidents that occur on any
street, avenue or sidewalk, that may come under their
notice whether on or off duty, whether within or without their
own post, beat or Precinct. In such case the Patrolman will
ascertain and report the name, age, sex, nationality, residence
and destination of the person injured; the approximate weight;
whether married or single, sober or intoxicated; together with
the date and precise place of the accident, the nature of the
injury and the full particulars thereof and a general descrip-
tion of the person or persons injured.
Captains shall require the Patrolmen also to collect at once
from the bystanders the names and addresses of all persons
who saw or know particularly concerning an accident, and to
report the same with his report of the accident itself. The re-
ports themselves shall be forwarded daily by the Captain to
the Chief of Police, who shall forward each morning to the
Corporation Counsel the reports received the previous day; but
no transcript shall be kept of the details of these reports other
than the fact of the accident and the name of the person in-
jured.
In case of danger, arising from any rabid dog or other rabid
or infuriated animal, the officer will be justified in killing it,
if necessary, to prevent injury; if from an intoxicated or insane
person, the officer will arrest and take them to the Station-
house; if from any other cause, the officer will take such steps,
not inconsistent with law, or the rules and regulations of the
service, as may be necessary to prevent danger.
RULE 327.
Captains will instruct the Patrolmen and officers of their Pre-
cincts to carefully observe whether street-lamps are lighted
and burning in the night time. If any are found not burning,
which are in condition to burn, they are to be immediately
lighted by the Patrolmen. They shall further instruct the
Patrolmen to report at the desk, at the expiration of each tour
of night duty, all lamps (specifying the location of each) in
condition to burn, found not burning in the night time, and
the hour when the same was lighted by the Patrolmen; also,
all lamps found broken or not in condition to burn, and the
cause thereof, and location of each.
Captains will make report to the Chief of Police on Monday
of each week, of all lamps not in condition to burn, and the
cause thereof; and all in condition to burn found not burning
and lighted by the Police, with the location of each; and the
date and time (hour) each lamp was lighted.
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RULE 328.
Members of the Force, in their respective Precincts, in case
of any break or leakage of the water-pipes in the street, or in
connection with any house, store, or other building, or prem-
ises, will notify the occupant thereof, as promptly as possible,
of the existence of such break or leakage, and that the same
must be repaired at once; and at once report the same to the
officer in command, who will report the same to the Chief of
Police.
RULE 329.
Each member of the Police Force shall devote his whole
TIME AND ATTENTION TO THE BUSINESS OF THE DEPART-
MENT, and is expressly prohibited from following ant
other calling, or being employed in any other business.
Although the members of the Force are by the rules and regu-
lations of the service relieved at certain hours from the actual
performance of duty on ordinary occasions, yet they are held
to be at all times on duty, and must be prepared, while re-
lieved as aforesaid, to act immediately on notice that their ser-
vices are required.
CONDUCT AND DEPORTMENT.
RULE 331.
Members of the Force will observe the following regulations
as to conduct and deportment:
While on reserve at the Station-house or absent at meals,
they shall be allowed to hang up their batons and belts in the
sitting-room.
They are forbidden to solicit or sign petitions for, or engage
in efforts, or use influence, in aid of persons seeking appoint-
ment on the Police Force.
They shall report their places of residence with particularity,
and every change thereof, within twenty-four hours after such
change is made.
They shall not wilfully maltreat or use unnecessary violence
to any person, prisoner or otherwise.
They must be civil and respectful to their officers and each
other, on all occasions.
While in uniform they shall not carry umbrellas or walking
canes.
They shall not apply for warrants for assaults upon them-
selves without written permission of the Chief of Police.
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All bodies of Policemen when going to, or returning from,
any duty, shall be marched in military order.
They shall not become offended at harsh or abusive language.
They shall not make arrests in their own quarrels, or those
of their families, except under grave circumstances, such as
would justify them in using measures of self-defense.
They are prohibited from influencing, or attempting to do so,
by threat or otherwise, the business of any citizen.
RULE 332.
No member of the Force shall be permitted to solicit, or be
obliged to make contributions in money or otherwise, on any
pretext, to any person, committee or association, for any po-
litical purpose whatever.
No member of the Police Force shall be permitted to con-
tribute directly or indirectly to any political fund or to join or
become a member of any political club or association.
Commanding officers are instructed to see that this rule is
strictly enforced.
RULE 333.
The right of every member of the Police Force to entertain
political or partisan opinions, and to express the same freely
when such expression shall not concern the immediate dis-
charge of his official duties, and also the right of the elective
franchise, will be deemed sacred and inviolate; but no member
of the Force will be permitted to be a delegate, or representa-
tive to, or member of any political or partisan convention,
whose purpose is the nomination of a candidate or candidates
to any political office. He shall not take part in any conven-
tion, held for the nomination of candidates for political office.
Upon the days of elections for public offices, held under the
laws of the State, he shall, whether specially assigned to at-
tend the polls or otherwise, do all within his power to preserve
the peace, protect the integrity of the ballot-box, enforce the
right of lawful voters, and prevent illegal and fraudulent
voting.
Members of the Police Force shall not engage or take part
in the public discussion of any question or matter of any kind
or character upon which a diversity of opinion exists in the
public mind, or which is calculated to create a division of sen-
timent in the community.
RULE 334.
Every member of the Force, at all times when entering upon
duty, must be neat in person; his clothes and boots clean, and
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his uniform in conformity with the rules and regulations. At
all times when in uniform he shall be dressed in like manner,
unless on account of the weather or other sufficient cause aris-
ing out of the immediate discharge of duty his dress becomes
soiled or deranged, in which case it shall be put in proper or-
der as soon as circumstances will permit.
RULE 335.
The use of tobacco in any form by members of the Force,
or probationary Patrolmen, while at the School of Instruction,
at any drill room, while attending Court at the Central Office,
in the dormitories at the Station-houses, or smoking in the
stables of the Mounted Force, is prohibited.
RULE 336.
Members of the Force will furnish themselves with good and
comfortable beds, for use in the respective Station-houses to
which they belong, which they are to keep clean and in good
order, and cause to be regularly and carefully made up, once
each day. The sheets and pillow-slips to be changed at least
once each week. They shall, when retiring for sleep, divest
themselves of all garments worn while on duty, and use a
night-dress for sleeping; their clothing, meanwhile, to be so
placed as to be ventilated and dried.
Each Patrolman shall have a tag fastened to the foot of his
bed, showing his name and the number of his closet.
They are also to keep their persons well washed and scru-
pulously clean.
RULE 337.
Members of the Police Force are required to speak the truth
at all times and under all circumstances, whether under oath
or otherwise (except in cases where they are not allowed by the
rules of the service to divulge the facts within their knowl-
edge, in which case they will say nothing). Failure so to do
will subject the offending member to charges and dismissal.
When called upon to give evidence, or make any deposition,
they are under the direction of the Court, and in response to
questions asked, to state, in a clear and distinct voice, truly,
all they know respecting the matter inquired of, without fear
or reservation, and without any desire or design to influence
the result.
RULE 338.
No member shall communicate to any person any information
which may enable persons to escape from arrest or punishment.
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or that may enable them to dispose of or secrete any goods, or
other valuable things, stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained.
Nor shall he communicate ant information respecting
ANT SPECIAL ORDERS HE MAT HAVE RECEIVED, EXCEPT
WITH THE PERMISSION AND DIRECTION OF HIS SUPERIORS
IN OFFICE.
RULE 339.
Punctual attendance, prompt obedience to orders, conformity
to the rules and regulations of the Department, are required,
and will be rigidly enforced.
Each member of the Force, in his conduct and deportment,
must be quiet, civil and orderly. In the performance of duty
he must maintain decorum, attention, command of temper, pa-
tience, and be discreet. At all times refrain from harsh, vio-
lent, coarse, profane or insolent language; and when required,
act with firmness and sufficient energy to perform his duty.
Whenever a question is put to them by any person they are
not to answer it in a short or abrupt manner, but with the
greatest possible attention; at the same time they are to avoid
as much as possible entering into unnqcessary conversation
with any one. They shall, in a respectful manner, give their
name and number to all persons who may inquire, and not use
their baton except in urgent cases.
RULE 340.
No member of the Force shall, in the Station-house or else-
where, while on duty, or while in uniform off duty, drink
ANT KIND OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, or SMOKE, or (except
in the immediate performance of duty) enter ant place in
WHICH ANT KIND OF INTOXICATING DRINK MAT BE SOLD OR
furnished. No liquor or intoxicating drink shall, upon any
pretext, be introduced into the Station-houses, except for medi-
cinal purposes, and then only when ordered by a Police Sur-
geon; nor shall smoking be allowed at any time in the public
office or sleeping-room of a Station-house.
RULE 341.
1st. Courtesy in the intercourse between officers and members
of the Force promotes discipline, and tends to produce mutual
respect. It is hereby ordered, that a Patrolman in full or par-
tial uniform, on meeting or passing a Commissioner, the Chief
of Police, an Inspector, a Captain, a Sergeant, a Roundsman of
his Precinct, or a Captain, Sergeant, or Roundsman of another
Precinct, when he is in uniform, shall salute him in the man-
ner hereinafter specified.
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2d. It is the duty of the subordinate to offer first the pre-
scribed salutation, and of the superior to return it.
3d. The salute will be made by raising the hand to the rim
of the hat, the elbow to be raised as high as the shoulder.
4th. Men in the ranks will not salute unless ordered to do
so by the officer in command.
Mounted men, upon the appearance of an officer, will not sa-
lute, but will assume the position of “attention.”
5th. Members of the Force on duty in citizen’s dress are not
required to salute.
6th. Upon entering the office of the Commissioners, Chief of
Police, or the Inspectors, members of the Force will salute by
removing their hats.
GENERAL RULES.
RULE 345.
The Police Force of the City of New York consists of, and
shall rank in the following order:
Chief of Police,
Deputy Chief of Police,
Inspectors,
Surgeons,
Captains,
Sergeants,
Roundsmen,
Patrolmen and Doormen,
to the number of each as shall be authorized by law.
RULE 346.
Inspectors, Captains, Sergeants and Roundsmen, each rank,
in their respective grades, according to seniority of appoint-
ment.
The Police Force is divided into as many companies as there
are Precincts, and such other companies and Squads as the
Board of Police may order.
In case of fire or disturbance in any Precinct, the Captain,
or Sergeant, if there be no higher grade of officer present, of
such Precinct shall have command of the Force detailed there-
to; if the fire or disturbance extends to more than one Precinct,
the ranking officer present shall command.
On all occasions when bodies of the Force are to act in con-
cert, Captains, Sergeants, Roundsmen and Patrolmen will obey
the orders of such officers as the Chief of Police or District In-
spector may have selected as his aids for the time being.
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RULE 347.
In case of the death of any member of the Force, the Cap-
tain or officer in command of the Precinct to which he be-
longed shall immediately report his death, in writing, to the
Chief of Police, and transmit to the Chief Clerk the Manual,
shield, fire key and transportation certificate of the deceased
member.
RULE 348.
Any person, except as hereafter mentioned, not provided with
the approved badge, must be excluded from and not allowed
to pass within the Police lines at fires.
The fire line badge does not, under any circumstances, author-
ize admission to buildings, and any one attempting to use it
for that or any other purpose than obtaining admission to the
streets within the fire lines, must have the badge taken from
him and be ejected from the lines.
This rule shall not apply to the Mayor, Aldermen, heads of
departments, uniformed Firemen and insurance Patrolmen, or
to the officials of the Fire Department carrying their badge of
office.
RULE 349.
No person connected with the Police Force shall be a member
of any Fire or Military Company, nor be allowed to go on
target excursions, except by permission of the Board of Police.
RULE 350.
The Chief of Police shall have power to suspend without pay,
pending the trial or charges, any member of the uniformed
Force; provided, however, that no such suspension shall be
continued for a period of more than ten days without affirma-
tive action to that effect by the Board of Police. If, on his
trial by the Board of Police, any member of the uniformed
Force so suspended shall be acquitted of the charges so pre-
feired, he shall be entitled to full pay from the date of his
suspension, notwithstanding such charges and suspension.
When, by reason of any extraordinary circumstances, a mem-
ber of the Force is unfit to be entrusted with the exercise of
the powers of a member of the Force, the commanding officer
of the Precinct or Squad to which such member of the Force
is attached, will at once report the facts of the case to the
Chief of Police, who will suspend such member of the Force in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 569 of the Laws of
1895, and report such suspension to the Board of Police at its
next ensuing meeting.
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Members of the Force while under suspension shall not leave
the Station-house of the Precinct or Squad to which they are
attached, unless by special leave of the officer in charge, ap-
proved by the Chief of Police or by permission of the Board.
RULE 351.
The members of the Police Force are forbidden to play at any
game of cards in a Station-house, or to meet at any other place
for the purpose of playing cards, while in uniform. The games
allowed at the Station-house are chess, dominoes and draughts.
The playing of any game of chance for stakes or wagers is
positively prohibited, and no game of chance shall be played in
any Station-house, except in the sitting-room thereof. Each
and every member of the Police Force is required to report
any violation of this rule.
RULE 352.
All letters or communications relative to Police business, and
which are of such importance as to require the notice and ac-
tion of the Board of Police, the Chief of Police, or Inspectors,
in the interest of the public or Police service, shall be for-
warded to the Inspector of the District, and by him to the
Chief of Police, in the ordinary course of daily business.
RULE 353.
The members of the Police Force shall be drilled in such
manner, and at such hours and places, as the Chief of Police
may designate, subject to the approval of the Board.
The penalties for non-attendance at drill, when in the opinion
of the Board good and sufficient reasons are not rendered for
such non-attendance, shall be as the Board shall deem proper.
RULE 354.
The Christian and surname shall be plainly written in full,
and the rank affixed in all Police records, reports and com-
munications, by members of the Force, officers and clerks.
Middle names shall be represented by initial letters.
RULE 355.
On occasions of fires, riots, or other emergencies, when the
Reserve Force have been on duty, the officer in command, im-
mediately on their return to the Station-house, shall call the
roll to ascertain who, if any, have been, or are absent.
RULE 356.
Members of the Force will carefully keep the manual in their
possession, thoroughly examining and studying the same In
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order that they may become familiar with the rules and regu-
lations of the service, and with their respective duties under
them.
RULE 357.
Members of the Force who may be charged with, or arrested
for alleged misdemeanors, shall, in writing, before the Magis-
trate, elect to be tried by the Court of General Sessions, to the
end that a Grand Jury investigation may be had.
RULE 358.
Members of the Force must not compound any offense com-
mitted against their person or property, or withdraw any com-
plaint, unless permitted by the Chief of Police.
RULE 359.
Whenever the dead body of an unknown person is found in
the water, or in or upon any street, alley, park, pier, public
or other place in the City of New York, or comes to the notice
or observation of any member of the Force, such member shall
immediately ascertain full particulars in connection therewith,
and obtain full and complete description of body and clothing,
contents of pockets, etc., and any marks by which such body
may be identified, make immediate report at the Station-house
and cause such body to be removed and deposited at the
Morgue. Notice thereof shall be given without delay at the
Coroner’s office, and a report of the circumstances of the case
made to the Chief of Police.
RULE 360.
No member of the Force shall, under any circumstances
whatever, borrow money of, or otherwise become indebted, di-
rectly or indirectly, to any other member or members of the
Force.
RULE 361.
Members of the Force are prohibited from applying to Drug-
gists or Physicians for medicines to be used by themselves;
and from keeping at the Station-houses, or carrying on or about
their person, any medicines, unless such medicines are pre-
scribed in each case by a Police Surgeon, in writing.
RULE 362.
No erasures are to be made in any of the books, reports or
documents connected with the duties of the Police Department.
If any error be discovered in such books, reports pr documepts,
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it is to be altered and corrected by drawing the pen neatly
across the entry and substituting the correction above it.
RULE 363.
The members of the Force shall give efficient aid to the
members and agents of “The American Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals,” in all lawful efforts to enforce
the laws enacted for the protection of dumb animals. It is
their duty as Policemen, in every case of cruelty to animals
occurring in their view, or to which their attention shall be
called, by any person willing to make the charge, to promptly
arrest the offending person, and cause such person to be ar-
raigned and prosecuted before the proper Magistrate.
Members of the Force will arrest any person who abandons
or attempts to abandon any animal to die, and to report all
facts therewith at the Station-house and to the above Society.
Commanding officers will instruct the members of the Force
to render every legal assistance to the above Society and its
officers, while engaged in the rightful performance of their
duties under the law.
Officers will promptly report the name and residence of the
owners of unlicensed dogs at the Station-house, and forward a
written report to said Society without delay.
RULE 364.
Every ambulance or other vehicle used for the transportation
of sick and wounded persons or animals shall be entitled to
the right of way over all other vehicles upon every public
street, highway and place. Any person who shall wilfully in-
terfere with, or retard, or obstruct, or impede the progress of
any such ambulance or vehicle thereon, or who shall wilfully
injure the same, or wilfully drive any vehicle into collision
therewith, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Members of the Force shall, when called upon, aid the per-
sons in charge of such ambulance or vehicle in placing sick
or wounded persons or animals therein, and in the enforcement
of the provisions of the laws relating to ambulances.
Nothing in this rule contained shall affect the existing right
of way of the United States Mail; or of the officers, men and
fire apparatus of the Fire Department or Insurance Patrol.
RULE 365.
The ends of justice are often defeated in cases of homicide
owing to the insufficiency of evidence. It is the duty of mem-
bers of the Force to be particularly careful to note all the dec-
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larations of persons who have been the victims of murderous
assault. Commanding officers of Precincts and Squads are
charged with the duty of frequently calling attention to this
subject, and giving instructions to the members of their com-
mand as to their specific duty in this connection.
RULE 366.
It is the duty of any member of the Police Force, who shall
discover any balcony or ladder of any fire-escape encumbered,
to notify the occupant; or occupants of the premises of which
such fire-escape forms a part, to remove such obstructions, and
if not complied with, to obtain warrants for the arrest of par-
ties so notified, and the officer will, when giving notice for
removal of obstructions, take memorandum, setting forth the
name of parties notified, the time and date such notice was
given, and report the same to the officer in charge of the desk
at the Station-house, who will make full entry of the report
on the Blotter.
RULE 367.
The practice of public employees of selling or assigning their
monthly salaries to money brokers, and giving Powers of At-
torney for the collection thereof, is detrimental to the efficiency
of that branch of the public service in which it prevails. Mem-
bers of the Police Department and Force are prohibited from
so selling or assigning their salaries; and any member found
guilty of the practice herein forbidden will be severely dealt
with by the Board of Police.
RULE 368.
Whenever a member of the Police Force appears to be under
the influence of liquor, or unfit for duty, the officer in command
of him at the time shall, if practicable, in addition to other
examinations, also procure a medical examination of such
member and written report thereon by one of the Police Sur-
geons, and, if such examination be had, shall transmit to the
Chief of Police the written opinion of such Surgeon and enter
the contents of such opinion upon the Blotter.
RULE 369.
It shall be the duty of all officers and men of the Police De-
partment to co-operate with the officers and men of the Fire
Department for the protection of life and property at fires.
If it shall appear at any time to the officer in command of
the Police Force at a fire, or if he shall be notified by the officer
in command of the forces of the Fire Department that by rea-
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son of danger from unsafe or falling walls, spread of fire, ex-
plosions, or from any other cause, it is necessary that travel
through any of the streets adjacent to the fire shall be stopped,
said officers shall at once adopt such measures as may be nec-
essary to avert such danger.
In carrying out this rule care must be taken that the rights
and privileges of citizens, business interests or public travel
and traffic shall not be interfered with and obstructed any
longer than public safety may require.
RULE 370.
Members of the Police Force shall not intimidate, advise,
suggest or in any way interfere with any person who has been
or is to be subpoenaed upon any investigation before the Board
of Police Commissioners. Any member of the Force violating
this rule shall be deemed guilty of insubordination and con-
duct unbecoming an officer, and upon conviction may be dis-
missed from said Force.
RULE 371.
Members of the Police Force while riding on any surface or
elevated car in this city, and in uniform, are forbidden to oc-
cupy a seat in such car while any other person is obliged to
stand because of lack of seats.
BICYCLE SQUAD.
RULE 372.
Officers detailed for duty in the Bicycle Squad will be held
strictly accountable for the bicycle and its equipments en-
trusted to their care. They will allow no other person to
use the wheel under any circumstances, without authority of
the commanding officer of the Precinct to which they are at-
tached. All injuries to the bicycle or equipments will be re-
ported in writing, through the regular channels, to the Chief
of Police, who will keep a record of the wheels purchased for
the Department, the officer to whom they are assigned, neces-
sary repairs, and other important information. Officers will
carefully inspect their wheels before going on duty and imme-
diately after they return. Bicycles must at all times be kept
clean and well oiled.
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BED-MAKERS.
RULE 373.
Commanding officers of Precincts shall report to the Board of
Police, for its approval, any proposed action with regard to the
discharge or employment of any woman as bed-maker in their
respective Station-houses, and no final action shall be taken
until such approval is secured. No bed-maker shall be dis-
charged save for good cause; and in appointments, where pos-
sible, preference shall be given to widows of deceased members
of the Force, who receive no pension and who need the work.
RULE 374.
Members of the Force while in uniform and on duty are pro-
hibited from entering any of the Public Parks of the City ex-
cept in pursuit of a person who has committed a crime, or on
call for aid by a Park Policeman, in which cases full report
must be made at the Station-house at the close of the tours of
duty of such pursuit or call.
PATROL WAGON SERVICE.
RULE 375.
1. Members of the Police Force assigned to Patrol Wagon
Service shall be known as guards and drivers respectively.
2. The tours of duty of guards and drivers shall be as fol-
lows: From 8 o’clock A. m. to 6 o’clock p. M., and from 6
o’clock p. M. to 8 o’clock a. m. The day tour on Sunday shall
be divided from 8 o’clock A. M. to 1 o’clock p. m., and from 1
o’clock p. M. to 6 o’clock p. M. Guards and drivers shall per-
from one week day service and one week night service, alter-
nately, making the change each Sunday.
3. Before each tour of duty guards and drivers will report
themselves at their respective Station-houses, and proceed
from thence directly to the Patrol Wagon Stables, relieve those
there on duty, and at once inspect the horses, wagons and other
equipments of the service.
4. They shall see that the horses are properly fed, groomed
and cared for, and that the horses, harness, wagons and other
appurtenances are kept clean, neat and in proper condition to
promptly answer every call. They shall frequently visit the
stalls and carefully note the condition of the horses.
6. If at any time a horse is found to be injured or sick, or if
any damage occurs to Patrol Wagons or other equipments.
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guards and drivers shall make prompt report, by telephone or
otherwise, to the commanding officer of the Precinct, all the
facts of the case. In cases of ordinary illness or injury to
horses, the commanding officer will at once notify the officer in
charge of the horses of the Department. In cases of serious
illness or injury to horses, the commanding officer is authorized
and directed to send for the nearest Veterinary Surgeon.
6. Every call for a Patrol Wagon must be answered as
promptly and expeditiously as safety will permit. Drivers shall,
in responding to a call, proceed to and from the same by the
shortest route.
7. Drivers shall be held responsible for their horses and will
not at any time leave them while in active service.
8. Guards will render all necessary assistance to Patrolmen
on post in securing prisoners, and will be held responsible for
the safe-keeping of such prisoners while in the Patrol Wagon
or in their transfer to other custody. Though the guard shall
be in command of the movements of the Patrol Wagon, he is
subject to, and must obey, the orders of superior officers.
9. While on patrol duty superior officers will visit, as fre-
quently as may be necessary or advisable, the Patrol Wagon
Stables, and exercise the same supervision over guards and
drivers as over other members of the Force.
10. A Blotter shall be kept at each Patrol Wagon Stable in
which shall be accurately entered the following:
The hour of arrival on duty and the hour relieved, by guards
and drivers, in their own hand-writing.
The hour when first inspection is completed, and the condi-
tion of horses, wagons, etc.
The hour when a call is answered, the nature of the call, and
the hour of return therefrom.
The time and circumstances attending every accident to and
by the property of the Department, in such detail that com-
plete information may be obtained.
The time any horse may be found sick or injured, and the
nature of the sickness or injury, with all the facts in relation
thereto.
11. Any neglect of duty on the part of a guard or driver, and
any violation of these rules, will subject the offender to
charges, which shall be made by the commanding officers of
Precincts.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOUNDARIES OF PRECINCTS AND LOCATION
OF STATION-HOUSES.
First Precinct— Battery place, Fulton street, East river,
New York Bay and Broadway.
Station House— C»ld Slip.
Second Precinct— Battery place, North river, Warren
street and Broadway.
Station House— Liberty and Church streets.
Third Precinct— Chambers street, Broadway, Centre street
and Park Row.
Station House— City Hall.
Fourth Precinct— Catharine street, Chatham Square, Park
Row, New Chambers street, Centre street, Tryon Row, City
Hall Square, Broadway, Fulton street and East river.
Station House— 9 Oak street.
Fifth Precinct— Warren street, North river. Canal street
and Broadway.
Station House— 17 and 19 Leonard street.
Sixth Precinct— Broadway, Chambers street, Howard
street, Centre street, Hester street, Bowery, Chatham Square
and Park Row.
Station House— 17 and 19 Elizabeth street.
Seventh Precinct— Catharine street, East river. Division
street, Grand street, Scammel street, Water street and Gouver-
neur slip.
Station House— 247 Madison street.
Eighth Precinct— Canal street, North river, Houston street
and Broadway.
Station House— 24 and 26 Macdougal street.
Ninth Precinct— Houston street, North river, Fourteenth
street, Sixth avenue, Carmine street, Bleecker street and Cot-
tage place.
Station House— 133, 135 and 137 Charles street.
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Tenth Precinct — Broadway, Howard street, Centre street,
Hester street, Bowery and Bleecker street.
Station House— 205 Mulberry street.
Eleventh Precinct— Bowery, Division street, Houston
street, Clinton street, Rivington street and Norfolk street.
Station House— 105 and 107 Eldridge street.
Twelfth Precinct— Division street, Norfolk street, Scam-
mel street, Water street, Gouverneur slip. East river and Riv-
ington street.
Station House— Attorney and Delancey streets.
Thirteenth Precinct— Rivington street, Clinton street.
East river, Fourteenth street and Avenue B.
Station House — Union Market, E. Houston and Sheriff
streets.
Fourteenth Precinct— Houston street, Bowery, Fourth
avenue. Fourteenth street and Avenue B.
Station House— 79 and 81 First avenue, cor. Fifth street.
Fifteenth Precinct— Houston street, Broadway, Bleecker
street, Bowery, Fourth avenue. Fourteenth street. Sixth ave-
nue, Carmine street and Cottage place.
Station House— 253 Mercer street.
Sixteenth Precinct— Fourteenth street, Seventh avenue,
Twenty-seventh street and North river.
Station House— 230 West Twentieth street.
Eighteenth Precinct— Fourteenth street, Fourth avenue,
Twenty-seventh street. First avenue. Twenty-sixth street and
East river.
Station House— 327 East Twenty-second street.
Nineteenth Precinct — Fourteenth street, Fourth avenue.
Fortieth street, Madison avenue, Forty-second street and Sev-
enth avenue.
Station House— 137 West Thirtieth street.
Twentieth Precinct— Twenty-seventh street, Seventh ave-
nue, Forty-second street and North river.
Station House — 134 West Thirty-seventh street.
Twenty-first Precinct— Twenty-seventh street, First ave-
nue, Twenty-sixth street, East river, Forty-second street, Lex-
ington avenue, Fortieth street and Fourth avenue.
Station House — 160 East Thirty-fifth street.
Twenty-second Precinct — Forty-second street, Sixth ave-
nue, Fifty-ninth street and North river.
Station House — 345 and 347 West Forty-seventh street.
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Twenty-third Precinct— Forty-second street, East river,
Fifty-ninth street, Sixth avenue, Madison avenue, Forty-ninth
street and Lexington avenue.
Station House— 163 East Fifty-first street.
Twenty-third Sub-Precinct— Fortieth street, Lexington
avenue. Forty-ninth street and Madison avenue.
Station House— Grand Central Depot.
Twenty-fourth Precinct— Fifty-ninth street, Eighth ave-
nue, Eighty-sixth street and North river.
Station House— 150 West Sixty-eighth street.
Twenty-fifth Precinct— Fifty-ninth street. East river.
Seventy-ninth street, Fifth avenue, and Blackwell’s Island.
Station House— 153 East Sixty-seventh street.
Twenty-sixth Precinct— Eighty-sixth street, Eighth ave-
nue, One Hundred and Tenth street and North river.
Station House— 134 West One Hundredth street.
Twenty-seventh Precinct— Seventy-ninth street. East
river, Ninety-sixth street and Fifth avenue.
Station House— 432 East Eighty-eighth street.
Twenty-eighth Precinct— Ninety-sixth street, East and
Harlem rivers, One Hundred and Sixteenth street, Sixth ave-
nue, One Hundred and Tenth street, Fifth avenue, and Ward’s
Island.
Station House— 177 and 179 East One Hundred and
. Fourth street.
Twenty-ninth Precinct— One Hundred and Sixteenth
street, Harlem river, One Hundred and Forty-fifth street. Sixth
avenue, and Randall’s Island.
Station House— 148 East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
street.
Thirtieth Precinct— One Hundred and Tenth street, Sixth
avenue, One Hundred and Forty-fifth street and North river.
Station House— 438 West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth
street.
Thirty-first Precinct— Harlem river, Cromwell’s creek,
Central avenue, Farmers* Bridge, and East along road to Ford-
ham.
Station House— Highbridge.
Thirty-second Precinct— One Hundred and Forty-fifth
street, Harlem river, Inwood street and North river.
Station House— One Hundred and Fifty-second street
and Amsterdam avenue.
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Thirty-third Precinct— Cromwell’s creek, New York Cen-
tral & Hudson River Railroad tracks, One Hundred and Forty-
ninth street. Long Island Sound, Bronx river. Home street,
Union avenue, Jefferson street, One Hundred and Seventieth
street and Central avenue.
Station House— One Hundred and Sixtieth street and
Third avenue.
Thirty-fourth Precinct— One Hundred and Seventieth
street, Central avenue, Williamsbridge, Bronx river and Home
street.
Station House— 1925 Bathgate avenue.
Thirty-fifth Precinct— Inwood street, Harlem river,
Kingsbridge road. Central avenue, Williamsbridge, Bronx
river, City line and North river.
Station House— Kingsbridge.
Thirty-sixth Precinct— H arbor of New York.
Station House and “Patrol”— Pier “A,” North river.
Thirty-seventh Precinct— Cromwell’s creek, New York
Central & Hudson River Railroad tracks, One Hundred and
Forty-ninth street, Long Island Sound, Bronx Kills and Har-
lem river.
Station House— Alexander avenue and One Hundred and
Thirty-eighth street.
Thirty-eighth Precinct— Territory annexed June, 1895.
LOCATION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.
First District— Centre street, between Franklin and White.
Second District— Corner West Tenth street and Sixth avenue.
Third District— 69 Essex street.
Fourth District— East Fifty-seventh street, near Lexington
avenue.
Fifth District— East One Hundred and Twenty-first street and
Sylvan place.
Sixth District— Corner of One Hundred and Fifty-eighth street
and Third avenue.
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.
Academy of Music— 2 Irving place.
American Theatre— 644 Eighth avenue.
Atlanta Casino— One Hundred and Fifty-fifth street and Eighth
avenue.
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Atlantic Garden— 50 and 52 Bowery.
Berkeley Lyceum— 19 West Forty-fourth street.
Bijou Theatre— 1239 Broadway.
Broadway Music Hall— 1215 Broadway.
Broadway Theatre— 1223 Broadway.
Carnegie Music Hall— 158 to 170 West Fifty-seventh street.
Carr’s Third Avenue Theatre— 443 Third avenue.
Casino— 122 West Thirty-ninth street.
Central Opera House— 205 to 217 East Sixty-seventh street.
Chinese Concert Hall— 5 and 7 Doyer street.
Columbus Theatre— 114 East One Hundred and Twenty-fifth
street.
Daly’s Theatre— 1223 Broadway.
Eden Musee— 55 West Twenty-third street.
Empire Theatre— 1426 Broadway.
Fifth Avenue Theatre— 1187 Broadway.
Fort George Casino— One Hundred and Ninety-fourth street and
Amsterdam avenue.
Fourteenth Street Theatre— 105 to 109 West Fourteenth street.
Gaiety Theatre— 138 Bowery.
Garden Theatre— S. E. corner Madison avenue and Twenty-
seventh street.
Garrick Theatre— 63 to 67 West Thirty-fifth street.
Gayety Theatre— 1195 Broadway.
Germania Theatre— 147 and 149 Clinton place.
Globe Theatre— 298 Bowery.
Grand Central Palace— Lexington a\enue, between Forty-third
and Forty-fourth streets.
Grand Opera House— Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue.
Hammerstein’s Harlem Opera House— 209 West One Hundred
and Twenty-fifth street.
Hammerstein’s Olympia Theatre and Music Hall— 1514 to 1528
Broadway.
Harlem Museum— S. W. corner One Hundred and Fifteenth
street and Third avenue.
Herald Square Theatre— Corner Thirty-fifth street and Broad-
way.
Hoyt’s Theatre— 8 and 10 West Twenty-fourth street.
Huber’s Museum— 351 Eighth avenue.
Huber’s Museum— 106 East Fourteenth street.
Ice Palace— N. W. corner One Hundred and Seventh street and
Lexington avenue.
Irving Place Theatre— Corner Fifteenth street and Irving place.
Knickerbocker Theatre— 1402 Broadway.
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Koster & Bial’s— 147 West Thirty-fourth street.
Lexington Avenue Opera House— 145 to 155 East Fifty-eighth
street.
Liberty Theatre— 104 and 106 Bowery.
London Theatre— 235 and 237 Bowery.
Lyceum Concert Garden— 302 Bowery.
Lyceum Theatre— Fourth avenue, between Twenty-third and
Twenty-fourth streets.
Metropolitan Opera House— 1425 Broadway.
Miner’s Bowery Theatre— 167 and 169 Bowery.
Miner’s Theatre — 308 and 310 Eighth avenue.
Murray Hill Theatre— 379 and 381 Lexington avenue.
Olympic Theatre— 2394 Third avenue.
Palmer’s Theatre— 1222 Broadway.
People’s Theatre— 199 and 201 Bowery.
Proctor’s Pleasure Palace— 146 to 160 East Fifty-eighth street.
Proctor’s Theatre— 139 West Twenty- third street.
Shea’s Concert Hall— Willis avenue and One Hundred and
Forty-eighth street.
Standard Theatre— 1285 Broadway.
Star Theatre— Thirteenth street and Broadway.
Steinway Hall— 109 and 111 East Fourteenth street.
Thalia Theatre— 46 and 48 Bowery.
Tony Pastor’s Theatre— 145 East Fourteenth street.
Trocadero Music Hall — 115 West Twenty-third street.
Union Square Theatre— 56 and 58 East Fourteenth street.
Windsor Theatre— 45 Bowery.
PROMINENT CLUBS.
Alpha Delta Phi— 35 West Thirty-third street.
Arion— 106 East Fifty-ninth street.
Army and Navy— 16 West Thirty-first street.
Atlantic Yacht— 57 Chambers street.
Bloomingdale Boat— One Hundred and Second street and Hud-
son river.
Bohemian Athletic— Eighty-first street and Amsterdam avenue.
Broadway Athletic— 728 to 732 Broadway.
Calumet— 265 Fifth avenue.
Catholic— 120 West Fifty-ninth street.
Century— 7 West Forty-third street.
City— 677 Fifth avenue.
Colonial— S. W. corner Seventy-second street and Boulevard.
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Commercial, 90 and 92 West Broadway.
Commercial Travelers’— 114 West Thirty-eighth street.
Coney Island Jockey— 173 Fifth avenue.
Democratic— 617 Fifth avenue.
Drug Trade— 52 John street.
Engineers’— 10 West Twenty-ninth street.
Knickerbocker— 319 Fifth avenue.
Lambs’— 26 West Thirty-first street.
Lawyers’— 120 Broadway.
Lotos— 558 Fifth avenue.
Manhattan— 1 West Thirty-fourth street.
Manhattan Single Tax— 119 East Twenty-third street.
Mechanical Engineers’— 12 West Thirty-first street.
Mendelsohn Glee— 113 and 115 West Fortieth street.
Merchants’— 108 Leonard street.
Metropolitan— 1 East Sixtieth street.
New York— S. W. corner Thirty-fifth street and Fifth avenue.
New York Athletic— 102 West Fifty-fifth street.
New York Maennerchor — 205 and 207 East Fifty-sixth street.
New York Yacht— 67 Madison Avenue.
Notre Dame— 71 Seventh avenue.
Players’— 16 Gramercy Park.
Press— 34 West Twenty-sixth street.
Progress — Sixty-third street and Fifth avenue.
Racquet— 27 West Forty-third street.
Reform— 1 East Twenty-seventh street.
Republican — 450 Fifth avenue.
Sandy Hook Pilots’— 24 State street.
Schnorer— One Hundred and Sixty-third street and Eagle ave-
nue.
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht— 60 Madison avenue.
Seventh Regiment Veterans’— 751 Fifth avenue.
Theatrical Managers— 1402 Broadway.
Turf and Field— Morris Park Race Track.
Union— N. W. corner Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue.
Union League— 1 East Thirty-ninth street.
University— 28 and 30 East Twenty-sixth street.
Wool— 260 West Broadway.
HOTELS.
Albemarle— Broadway and Twenty-fourth street.
Albert— 50 East Eleventh street.
Ashland— Fourth avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
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Astor House— Broadway, opposite Post Office.
Bancroft, Broadway and Twenty-first street.
Barrett House— Broadway and Forty-third street.
Bartholdi— Broadway and Twenty-third street.
Belvedere— Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street.
Berkeley— Fifth avenue and Ninth street.
Beresford— Central Park, West, and Eighty-first street.
Brevoort House— 11 Fifth avenue.
Bristol— Fifth avenue and Forty-second street.
Broadway Central— 671 Broadway.
Buckingham— Fifth avenue and Fiftieth street.
Cambridge— Fifth avenue and Thirty-third street.
Claremont — Riverside Park.
Central Park— Seventh avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
Clarendon— Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street.
Colonnade— 35 Lafayette place.
Colonial— Eighth avenue and One Hundred and Twenty fifth
street.
Continental— 904 Broadway.
Cooper Union— Third avenue and St. Mark’s place.
Cosmopolitan— Chambers street and West Broadway.
Delmonico’s— Fifth avenue and Twenty-sixth street.
Devonshire— 30 East Forty-second street.
Eastern— 62 Whitehall street.
Endicott— Columbus avenue and Eighty-first street.
Espanol— 116 West Fourteenth street.
Everett House— Fourth avenue and Seventeenth street.
Fifth Avenue— Fifth avenue and Twenty-third street.
Gerlach— 55 West Twenty-seventh street.
Gilsey House— Broadway and Twenty-ninth street.
Grand— Broadway and Thirty-first street.
Grand Union— Fourth avenue and Forty-second street.
Hoffman House — 1111 Broadway.
Holland— Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth street.
Imperial— Broadway and Thirty-second street.
Lafayette— 23 Washington place.
Langham— Fifth avenue and Fifty-second street.
Lincoln— Broadway and Fifty-second street.
Madison Avenue— Madison avenue and Fifty-eighth street.
Majestic— Central Park, West, and Seventy-second street.
Marlborough— Broadway and Thirty-sixth street.
Martin— University place and Ninth street.
Metropole— Broadway and Forty-second street.
Morton— Broadway and Fourteenth street.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Murray Hill— Park avenue and Fortieth street.
Nevada— Boulevard and Seventieth street.
New Amsterdam— Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street.
New Manhattan— Madison avenue and Forty-second street.
Netherlands— Fifth avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
Normandie— Broadway and Thirty-eighth street.
Park Avenue— Fourth avenue and Thirty-second street.
Plaza— Fifth avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
Pomeroy— Broadway and Fifty-ninth street.
Putnam— 367 Fourth avenue.
Renaissance— 10 West Forty-third street.
St. Cloud— Broadway and Forty-second street.
St. Denis— Broadway and Eleventh street.
St. Nicholas— 6 Washington place.
San Remo— Central Park, West, and Seventy-fifth street.
Savoy— Fifth avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
Sinclair— 754 Broadway.
Smith & McNeills— 198 Greenwich street.
Stephens House— 23 Broadway.
Sturtevant— Broadway and Twenty-eighth street.
Trainor’s— 1291 Broadway.
Union Square— 16 Union Square.
United States— Fulton and Water streets.
Vanderbilt— Lexington avenue and Forty-second street.
Ven dome— Broadway and Forty-first street.
Waldorf— Fifth avenue and Thirty-third street.
Westminster— Irving place and Sixteenth street.
West Shore— Eleventh avenue and Forty-second street.
Windsor— Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street.
LIST OF PRINCIPAL FELONIES.
Abduction.
Abortion.
Aiding felons to escape.
Arson.
Attempted suicide.
Bigamy.
Blackmail.
Bribery.
Burglary.
Carrying burglars’ tools.
Conspiracy.
Counterfeiting.
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Crime against nature.
Embezzlement.
False pretense.
Felonious assault.
Forgery.
Grand larceny.
Homicide.
Incest.
Keeping gambling house.
Libel.
Manslaughter.
Mayhem.
Passing counterfeit money.
Perjury.
Rape.
Receiving stolen goods.
Robbery.
Seduction.
Selling pools on races.
Sodomy.
Violations of Election Law.
LIST OF MOST FREQUENT CASES OF MIS-
DEMEANOR.
Abandonment.
Assault in the third degree.
Attempt at pocket-picking.
Carrying concealed weapons.
Cruelty to animals.
Discharging fire-arms of any description.
Disorderly conduct. .
Disorderly persons.
Extortion.
Gambling.
Indecent exposure of person.
Intoxication.
Keeping disorderly house.
Malicious mischief.
Petty larceny.
Selling lottery or policy tickets.
Vagrancy.
Violations of Liquor Tax Law.
Violations of Sunday Law.
Violations of Corporation Ordinances.
Violations of Health Laws and Ordinances.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
PROMOTIONS.
1st. Promotions of officers and members of the Police Force
shall be made by the Board of Police, on grounds of seniority,
meritorious police service and superior capacity.
2d. Promotions shall be made as follows: Captains from
among the Sergeants; Inspectors from among the Captains;
Deputy Chief of Police from among Inspectors and Captains;
Chief of Police from among Deputy Chief, Inspectors and Cap-
tains.
3d. All promotions shall be made from eligible lists, for each
grade, prepared at such times as the Board of Police shall di-
rect.
4th. Eligible lists shall contain the names of those candidates
who have obtained a rating of 75 or over, out of a maximum
of 100.
The maximum shall consist of the total of the following ele-
ments:
Meritorious Police service and seniority, 65.
Superior capacity, 35—100.
5th. The rating for meritorious Police service and seniority
shall be determined by the Board of Police, and shall be based
upon past records for integrity, efficiency and zeal in the De-
partment; ability and success as commanding officers; intelli-
gence and discretion in the performance of duty; personal char-
acter and standing as private citizens; special gallant or com-
mendable service, involving hazard or danger; the successful
detection and punishment of criminals; reports of superior of-
ficers; length of service in the Department, and in general a
full and complete consideration of the officer’s record in the
Department, giving in all cases, where other considerations are
equal, the advantage to seniority.
6th. The rating for superior capacity shall be determined by
a competitive examination, held under direction of the Police
Board. This examination shall be practical in its character
and consist of a careful investigation, as to the candidate’s
knowledge of the Laws of the State of New York, in regard to
the suppression of crime, preservation of the peace, the appre-
hension of criminals and practice in the minor courts, the or-
dinances of the City, minor military tactics, rules and regula-
tions of the Department, and such other practical subjects as
may be added from time to time by the order of the Board of
Police. No officer shall be promoted who shall not obtain
17 y 2 points out of 35.
In cases where two officers have equally good records, the
officer credited with the longest service shall have precedence.
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QUALIFICATIONS OF DOORMEN.
Candidates for appointment as Doorman shall be between the
ages of twenty-five and thirty-five years only, physical qualifi-
cations to be the same as required for Patrolmen.
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.
The officer in charge of the School of Instruction, or his as-
sistant, shall instruct newly appointed Patrolmen in the fol-
lowing exercises:
SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER.
Position of a Soldier.
Q. Define the position of a soldier?
A. Heels on the same line and as near each other as the
conformation of the man permits.
. Feet turned out equally, forming with each other an angle
of about sixty degrees.
Knees straight, without stiffness.
Body erect on hips, inclining a little forward.
Arms and hands hanging naturally, backs of the hands out-
ward; little fingers opposite the seams of the trousers; elbows
near the body. Head erect and square to the front, chin
slightly drawn in without constraint, eyes straight to the front.
Hat setting square on the head.
Rests.
Q. How many kinds of rests are there?
A. Three— rest; at ease; and parade rest.
Q. What is the meaning of “rest”?
A. At the command “rest,” the men keep one heel on the
alignment, but are not required to observe silence or immo-
bility.
Q. What is the meaning of “at ease”?
A. At the command “at ease” the men keep one heel in
place and preserve silence but not immobility.
Q. What is the meaning of “parade rest”?
A. Carry the right foot six inches straight to the rear, left
knee slightly bent; clasp the hands in front of the centre of the
body, left hand uppermost, the left thumb clasped by thumb
and forefinger of right hand, preserving steadiness of position
and silence.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Commands.
Q. How many kinds of commands are there?
A. Two; the preparatory command and the command of exe-
cution.
The Direct Step.
Q. How many kinds of “time” are there?
A. Two— “quick time” and “double time.”
Q. What is the length and cadence of step in “quick time”?
A. Thirty inches in length and one hundred and twenty (120)
steps to the minute.
Q. What is the length and cadence in “double time”?
A. Thirty-six inches in length and one hundred and eighty
(180) steps to the minute.
Q. What is the length of the short step?
A. Fifteen inches in quick and eighteen inches in double
time.
Q. What is the length of the backward step?
A. Fifteen inches.
Q. What is the length of the side step?
A. Twelve inches.
Q. How do you mark time?
A. By making semblance of marching without gaining ground,
in alternately advancing each foot about half its length and
bringing it back on a line with the other.
Alignments.
Q. What are the principles of alignments or dressings?
A. Keeping the shoulders square to the front, eyes turned
toward the dressing-point, placing the knuckles of closed left
hand in side above the hip, back of the hand to the front, mov-
ing forward or backward in short steps of two or three inches
until touching lightly the arm or elbow toward the man on
that side and seeing the buttons on the second man’s coat.
Facings.
Q. How do you face to right or left?
A. By slightly raising the right heel and left toe, turning on
the left heel to right or left, and replacing the right foot beside
the left.
Q. How do you face to the rear or “about?”
A. By slightly raising the left heel and right toe, turning to
the right on the right heel, facing to rear, and replacing the
left foot beside the right.
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Marching in Line.
Q. What are the principles of marching in line?
A. Head and shoulders square to the front, preserving align-
ment and interval toward the side of the guide, resisting pres-
sure from the opposite side, and yielding to pressure from the
side of the guide.
Q. If in advance or arrear of the alignment, what is re-
quired?
A. To shorten or lengthen the step without changing the
time until the alignment or interval is recovered.
Q. What are the principles of the “oblique step” or “march”?
A. Making a half face to the right or left and stepping off
with a full step in the new direction, keeping parallel with its
original front.
Wheelings.
Q. How many kinds of “wheels” are there?
A. Two; on a fixed pivot and on movable pivot.
Q. What is a wheel on a fixed pivot used for?
A. For wheeling from line into column of fours and from
column of fours into line.
Q. What is required of the pivot man?
A. He turns strictly in his place, looking toward the march-
ing flank.
Q. What is required of the man on the marching flank?
A. He maintains the full step, moving on the arc of a circle
■with the pivot as the centre.
Q. What is required of the men in the centre of the four?
A. They preserve the intervals and alignment, and shorten
step in accordance with the distance from the pivot.
Q. What is a wheel on a movable pivot used for?
A. For changing direction while marching in column of fours.
Q. What is required of the pivot man?
A. He shortens his step one-third, or ten inches in quick and
twelve inches in double time, forming a small curve.
Q. What is required of the man on the marching flank?
A. He maintains the full step on an arc with the pivot man
as a centre.
Q. What is required of the men in the centre of the four?
A. They shorten step without changing time, according to the
distance from the pivot, and preserve intervals and alignment.
Turning.
Q. How many kinds of “turns” are there?
A. Two; to turn and halt, and to turn and advance.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Q. What is a “turn and halt” used for?
A. For moving from line into column of companies, and from
column of companies into line.
Q. What is required of the “guide” or first file?
A. He stands fast.
Q. What is required of the next file Or pivot man?
A. He faces to the right.
Q. What is required of the other files?
A. They make a half face to the right or left, move forward
without changing time, placing themselves successively upon
the alignment established, and dress to the right (or left) with-
out further command, the rear rank men conforming to the
movements of the front rank.
Q. What is to “turn and advance” used for?
A. For changing direction while marching in column of com-
panies.
Q. What is required of the guide?
A. He makes a full face to the right (or left), moves forward
in the new direction, taking the short step without changing
the time.
Q. What is required of the men in line?
A. They make a half face to the right or left, move forward
without changing the time by the shortest line and successively
place themselves on the new line, where they take the short
step, all resuming the full step at the command “forward
march.”
Q. If the command “double time” be given, what is required
of the “guide”?
A. He makes a full face to the right or left, and steps off
with a full step in the new direction.
Q. What is required of the men in line?
A. They make a half face to the right or left, move forward
in double time, and retake the step and intervals from the
guide on the new line.
BATON .EXERCISE.
To Draw the Baton.
At the command “Draw,” throw the hilt slightly forward
w r ith the left hand, grasping the hilt firmly with the right, and
draw it about six inches. At the command “baton,” draw the
baton briskly, extending point of baton at an angle of forty-
five degrees slightly to the right for a moment, and bring to a
carry.
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To Carry the Baton.
Grasp the hilt between the thumb and the forefinger, the
other fingers extended along the hilt, bring baton to side, point
upward, arm fully extended.
To Present the Baton.
At the command “present baton,” bring the baton in front of
centre of face, hand clasping the hilt squarely with the thumb
up the side, back of the hand squarely to the front, point of
thumb as high as the chin, point of baton slightly inclining
forward.
To Return the Baton.
At the command “return,” bring the baton opposite the left
shoulder, pointing upward; at the command “baton,” turn the
wrist briskly without lowering the baton, insert the point into
the frog, send home sharply and drop hand to side.
To Salute.
At the command “Squad” or “Company” “salute,” raise the
right hand briskly until forefinger touches rim of hat above the
right eye, fingers extended, thumb close to the fingers, palm of
hand to the left, rest there a moment and drop to side.
In saluting while passing a superior, salute with hand fur-
thest from person to be saluted, six paces before passing, keep-
ing hand in place until salute is answered or person saluted
has passed.
GENERAL INDEX
Rules
Department and Board of Police 1 to 6
Chief Clerk 11 to 18
Chief and Deputy Chief of Police 21 to 34
Inspectors 35 to 41
Captains 45 to 63
Sergeants 65 to 68
Roundsmen 71 to 77
Doormen 81 to S2
Surgeons 85 to 106
Pay-Rolls and Bills Ill
Rewards and Testimonials 112 to 114
Supplies 115
Bonds 116
Blotters 117
Sick Time 118 to 119
Leaves of Absence 120 to 123
Grades 124
Transfers and Details 125 to 128
Appointments 129 to 132
Charges, Trials and Judgments 133 to 146
Clothing and Equipments 151 to 158
Uniforms 161 to 184
Station Houses and Central Department 188 to 191
Pr isoners 192 to 194
Detective Bureau 195 to 200
Bureau of Elections 201 to 203
Court Squads 204 to 209
Sanitary Company— Boiler and Health Squads 210 to 228
House of Detention 231 to 236
Property and Property Clerk 237 to 250
Telegraph, Telephone and Signal System 251 to 257
Harbor Police 258 to 266
Mounted Men, Hostlers, etc 267, 268
School of Instruction 269 to 271
Special Patrolmen 272 to 274
Lost and Arrested Children 275 to 280
INDEX.
135
Masked Balls 281
Parades 282
Matrons 283
Arrests 284 to 298
Reports to be Made 301 to 309
Fires 310
Riots 311
Hacks and Theatres 312
Records of Members of the Force 313
Vigilance and Attention to Duty 314 to 329
Conduct and Deportment 331 to 341
General Rules 345 to 374
Patrol Wagon Service 375
General Information : Page
Precinct Boundaries and Location of Station Houses. 118
Magistrates’ Courts 121
Places of Amusement 121
Prominent Clubs 123
Hotels, location of 124
Principal Felonies 126
More Frequent Misdemeanors 127
Promotion, relative to 128
Qualifications of Doormen 129
School of the Soldier 129
SPECIAL INDEX.
ABSENCE—
leave of, in Chief Clerk’s office, 11, 12.
without leave, by members of the Force, penalty for, 118,
139.
pay while on leave, 118, 122.
general rule as to, 120, 121, 122.
five days, without leave, 141, 322.
without leave, by members of the Force and Matrons, 320.
of Steamboat’s Crew', 260.
from duty, pay deducted, 118.
Inspectors to grant leave of, 41.
leave of, to Captains, 45.
Chief of Police to grant leave of, 21, 45, 120.
of Chief of Police, 28, 30, 120.
application for leave of, 120, 121.
from Post, to be reported, 318.
ACCIDENTS—
to be reported, 326.
ACROBATS (Rope Walkers, Trapeze, Tight Rope, etc.)—
rule relating to, 288.
AFFRAYS—
rule relating to, 284.
AMBULANCES—
rule relative to, 364.
AMUSEMENTS, PLACE OF—
duty of Chief of Police relating to obscene, 23.
must be licensed, 288.
duties of Policemen in case of violations, 288, 290.
arrival and departure of conveyances at, 312.
APPLICATIONS—
for full pay, 118.
for advancement to grades, 124.
for detailments, transfers, etc., 127.
APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS—
qualifications for, 130.
no compensation allowed Surgeons, 93.
INDEX.
137
APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS (Continued)—
must be examined by Board of Civil Service Examiners,
130.
no Surgeon to‘ examine any applicant who has been under
his medical charge, 105.
APPOINTMENTS—
of Commissioners of Police, 1.
of Officers and Members of the Force, 1, 129.
Chief Clerk to report to Chief of Police, 14.
qualifications necessary for, 130.
re-examinations by Surgeons to be made, 131.
Members of Force not to sign petitions for, 331.
name of, to appear on eligible list of Civil Service Board
of Examiners, 130.
of Special Patrolmen, 272.
Surgeons not to pass applicants in certain cases, 105.
AREAS, Etc.—
to be examined by Patrolmen, etc., 314.
ARRESTS—
duties connected with, 117, 284.
homicides, burglaries, etc., undiscovered, 142.
by Detective Squad, 197.
information that will allow persons to escape* from, not
to be communicated, 338.
as to, by members in Precincts other than one in which
he is assigned to duty, 292.
warrants of, rules relating to, 286, 289, 296, 331.
of persons in charge of U. S. Mail, 297.
to be made for violations of certain laws, 288.
general principles of law relating to, 285 to 298.
powers of members in the State, 284 to 298.
when made without a warrant, 284, 285.
duties of members thereat, 284.
to convey arrested persons before a Magistrate, 285, 292.
as to, for felony, 284.
when resistance is made, to require persons present to
assist, 284.
when doors may be forced open to make, 284.
members of Force not to make, in their own quarrels or
those of their families, 331.
nor in civil cases, 289.
by Special Patrolmen, rule relating to, 273.
of persons under 16 years old, rule relating to, 280, 284.
by warrants, rules relating to, 286, 289.
INDEX.
138
ARRESTS ( Continued )—
Policeman’s record and history of, 151.
of persons wanted in other States, 200.
ASSIGNATION HOUSES—
record of, to be kept, 27.
Captains to report location of, 302.
ASSIGNMENTS—
made by Chief of Police, 21, 125.
Chief of Police to report to Board of Police, 21, 28.
to Detective Force, how made, 195.
(See also Detailment.)
ATTENDANCE—
punctual, required, 339.
BAIL —
Magistrates authorized to take in certain cases, 286.
Captains and Sergeants to take in certain cases, 285.
BALLOT-BOXES—
To be protected, 333.
BATON—
rules relative to, 152, 164, 331.
to be numbered, 178.
to be used only in urgent cases, 152, 339.
billy and baton, size of, 164.
BED-HOUSES—
to be reported by Captains, 302.
BED-MAKERS—
employment or discharge of, to be approved by Board of
Police, 373.
widows of deceased members to have preference, 373.
BEDS AND BEDDING—
rules relating to, 52, 336.
BEGGARS (Street)—
rules relating to, 284, 290.
BICYCLES AND BICYCLE SQUAD—
rule relating to, 372.
BELTS—
rules relative to, 152, 154, 163, 331.
BLOTTER—
certain charges to be entered in, at Station-house, 68, 135,
136, 137.
Captain to enter tour of Roundsmen in, 77.
time when Captain or Sergeant retires or leaves Station-
house to be entered in, 59.
what entries to be made in, 117, 125, 136, 137, 278.
INDEX.
139
BLOTTER (Continued)—
to be kept in Detective office, 198.
record of persons arrested, to be entered in, 117, 292.
property taken as procedure of crime to be entered in, 244.
arrests by Special Patrolmen, to be entered in, 273.
reports of Patrolmen to be entered in, 318.
reports of incumbered fire escapes to be entered in, 366.
service of subpoenas to be entered in, 48.
Names of sick members of the Force to be entered in, 100.
larcenies, burglaries, property lost or recovered, violations
of rules, etc., to be entered in, 117.
BOARD OF HEALTH—
Surgeons to advise, of serious diseases, 104.
general rules Sanitary Company, 210 to 228.
Chief of Police to enforce ordinances of, 23.
BOARD OF POLICE—
how composed and appointed, 1.
governs and controls Police Department, 2.
territorial jurisdiction and authority of, 3.
establishes subdivisions of territory, 35.
divides Force into companies, 346.
meetings of, 4.
makes rules, orders, and regulations, as to Police Force, 5.
judgments of, authenticated by Chief Clerk, 133.
power of, to issue subpoenas and compel attendance of
witnesses, 134.
may cause examination of sick members of the Force, 100.
charges against members, proceedings, 5, 134, 135.
judgments of, how treated, 138.
penalties inflicted by, 139.
to issue orders to Chief of Police, 22.
Chief of Police to enforce rules and regulations, etc., 21.
and abate gaming-houses, etc., 21, 250.
resolutions of, to be reported by Chief Clerk to Chief of
Police, 14.
counsel allowed in suits against members, 16.
books of record kept in Chief Clerk’s office, 15.
trials by, on charges, 140.
examinations not made except by order of, 93.
annual report to, by Board of Surgeons, 95.
Surgeons to report to as to Station-houses, 95.
bills and demands against, mode of payment, 111.
Police service for Board of Health, how secured, 211.
to approve forms and blanks of Steam-boiler Squad, 228.
140
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BOARD OF POLICE ( Continued )—
report to be made to, as to location and inspection of
steam-boilers, 216, 220, 221.
report to be made to, as to violation of rules relating to
steam-boilers, 226.
records of Steam-boiler Squad to be kept, 227.
absence from City of Detectives, to be reported to, 195.
to employ competent person to take charge of Police Boat,
258.
shall provide a House for Detention of Witnesses, 231.
appoint a Purveyor, 232.
appoint Property Clerk, 237.
Property Clerk to report to, 245.
telegraph lines, subject to order of, 251.
rules relative to children rescued by New York Society
for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 279.
while trials are pending before, penalty for causing any
person to interfere, 143.
may allow reward or gift to members of Force, 112, 113,
114.
bond to be given to, by Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, In-
spectors, Captains and Property Clerk, 116.
returns of fees for masked balls, to be made to, 281.
Chief of Police subject to orders, rules, etc., of, 21.
Captains to read and explain decisions of, 47.
to authorize Property Clerk to deliver property, 240.
to approve hours and place for drill, 353.
to appoint Surgeons, 85.
to be admitted to examination of applicants, 91.
Board of Surgeons to meet when required by, 94.
to allow full pay in certain cases of sickness, 118, 122.
telegraph journals to be subject to inspection of, 252.
to establish Bureau of Elections, 201, 202.
location of steam-boilers to be reported to, 216.
regarding supplies furnished to House of Detention, 236.
sick and disabled horses to be reported to, 267,-
Special Patrolmen appointed by, 272.
not liable for salary, etc., of Special Patrolmen, 272.
Discharge of Special Patrolmen to be reported to, 274.
officer in command of School of Instruction to report to,
270.
violations of rules to be reported to, 146.
permission to resign to be granted by, 322.
rule relating to suspensions, 350.
INDEX.
141
BOARD OF POLICE ( Continued )-
communications requiring action of, to be reported to
Chief of Police, 352.
persons subpoenaed before, must not be intimidated, 370.
report to be made to, of dangerous or inflammable prop-
erty, 242, 308.
detailments, transfers, leaves of absence to be reported to,
21, 28.
loss of books from Precinct libraries to be reported to, 46.
Surgeons to report deaths of members of the Force to, 97.
leaves of absence granted by, 120, 121.
discharge or employment of bed-makers to be approved by,
373.
BOARD OF SURGEONS-
general rules relating to Surgeons, Committees and Board
Surgeons, 85 to 106.
BOATS AND VESSELS—
members of Force to make themselves acquainted with
character and business of, etc., 314.
BOOKS (Of Record, etc.)—
to be kept by Chief of Police, 27.
of suspicious persons and places, 27.
of robberies, expenses, bed-houses, etc., 27.
by Chief Clerk, 15.
of judgments, 15, 138.
of Inspectors, 38.
at Station-houses, 36, 51, 115.
of complaints, etc., of Detective Bureau, 196.
by Detective Bureau, 196, 197.
in Property Clerk’s office, 238.
in telegraph office, 252.
of lost children at Station-house, 276.
in charge of and accessible to, 15.
of General Orders, by Chief of Police, 24.
of violation Corporation ordinances, by Captain, 301.
of Special Patrolmen, 272, 274.
of houses of prostitution, gambling houses, etc., 27.
Policeman’s record and history of arrests, 151, 295.
of supplies furnished for horses and stables, 268.
BREACH OF DISCIPLINE-
ground for complaint, 139.
BREACH OF THE PEACE—
as to arrests for, 284.
142
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BUILDINGS—
doors, low windows, areas, etc., to be examined and se-
cured, 314.
leakages of pipes, occupants of buildings to be notified, 328.
BUREAU OP ELECTIONS—
general laws relating to, 201, 202, 203.
how conducted, 202.
Chief of, appointed and removable by Board of Police, 202.
information furnished by Captains to Chief of, 203.
Chief of, to be accorded use of Police telegraph and Tele-
phone system, 203.
BURGLARS—
suspected, to be reported, 305.
carrying housebreaking implements in bags, satchels, etc.,
rule as to, 314.
(See also Arrests.)
BURGLARY—
ground for charges against members for not discovering,
while on post duty, etc., 142.
BUTTONS—
how and where obtained, 17, 151, 154.
to be clean and bright, 180.
CANDIDATES (For Appointment, etc.)—
rules relative to, 130, 132.
CAPTAINS—
to establish patrol posts, 6.
with approval of Chief of Police, 6.
subject to alteration, 6.
to indorse applications for assignments, detailments, etc.,
127.
not required to make oath to charges, 134.
power to administer certain oaths, 134, 278.
charges of Sergeants and Roundsmen, how treated, 135.
when complaints against members of Force are made, to
make specifications, 136.
to request persons making complaints to appear and make
oath to, 137.
to communicate orders of Chief of Police to Force, 22.
to keep record and have supervision and inspection of
pawnbroker shops, etc., 25, 55.
to prefer charges against members carelessly losing their
shields, etc., 162.
rule as to full dress of, 168, 170.
summer uniform, 174.
INDEX.
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CAPTAINS {Continued)—
overcoat of, 176.
of wearing uniforms and exemptions, 177.
authorized to grant permission to members of Force to
wear civilian’s dress, 177.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
to read reports of dismissal of Force, 138.
to report sick members of Force to Surgeons, 100.
Inspectors to receive reports of, 36.
to preserve peace and order in Precincts, 54.
to report violations of rules, 146, 325.
to assign tours of duty to Roundsmen, 77.
and enter on Blotter, 77.
to report derelictions of duty to Inspector, 45, 304.
and notify Chief Clerk, 304.
to report special and meritorious services, 304.
to certify pay-rolls, etc.. 111.
make requisitions for supplies for Station-houses, 115.
have charge of Station-houses and Precincts, 52.
responsible for their good order, etc., 52.
require members to be properly dressed and cleanly, 56.
have command of Sergeants, Roundsmen, Patrolmen,
Doormen and Matrons, 57.
* rule establishing Platoons and Sections, 58.
. call roll and designate posts, 59.
in command at Station-house, 69.
enter in Blotter when retiring to rest, 59.
when in command, to call the roll, 69.
time of roll-call, 69.
Precinct divided by, 58.
to direct route of members, and designate relieving points,
60.
responsible for prisoners, 61.
proceedings with, 193.
keep Blotter, and what to contain, 117.
to examine reports of Sergeants and Roundsmen, 45.
to report violations City ordinances, 301.
duties in case of fire, 310.
in case of riots, etc., 311.
in regard to libraries, 46.
read and explain general orders, etc., 47.
cause letters, messages, subpoenas, etc., to be promptly
delivered, 48.
report to Chief of Police infectious diseases, etc., 60,
144
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CAPTAINS ( Continued )—
change of residence reported, 51.
report marriage of members, 51.
to assign Sergeants, in rotation, to inspect beds, habits,
etc., 52.
report absence five days without leave, 141.
make charges against Patrolmen for undiscovered homi-
cides, burglaries, etc., 142.
make daily report of lost, stolen or abandoned property,
248.
duty of, concerning stoves and pipes, 53.
to report bed-houses, houses of prostitution, assignation
houses, and suspicious places and owners of, 302.
in case of transfer, to report time served and lost, grade,
etc., 125, 249.
inquiry into character of applicants, his duty thereto, 132.
vacancy in office of, Sergeant to perform duty of, 65.
to make weekly reports on street-lamps, 327.
directed to certain duty, 29.
Chief of Police to grant leave of absence to, 45.
to give prisoners transcript from Blotter of articles taken
from them, 192.
to make record of and report felonies, 303.
duplicates of qharges to be forwarded to Chief of Police
and Chief Clerk by, 137.
to report detailed Patrolmen, 319.
to require Patrolmen to report all accidents, also descrip-
tion of parties injured and names of witnesses, 326.
of Thirty-sixth Precinct to employ engineers, etc., 259.
absence of Sailing Master to be reported to, 260.
of Thirty-sixth Precinct to manage messes, 262.
to report sick or disabled horses, 267.
to instruct members of their command in relation to their
powers in regard to parades, 282.
to enforce laws relating to lottery, pool and policy shops,
gambling, etc., 49, 63.
to keep record of residences of officers in his Precinct, 51.
lost children, relative to, 275 to 278.
of Thirty-sixth Precinct to have command of Boat Crew,
261.
to order fuel, etc., for Boat, 262.
march men in military order, 331.
applications for leave of absence to be made through, 120.
may make detailments to special duty, etc., 126.
INDEX.
145
CAPTAINS ( Continued )—
report death of members, 347.
to report meritorious acts and deeds of members of his
Force, 313.
Report of furniture to Treasurer’s Bookkeeper, 249.
residence of members of Force to be reported to, 331.
salute to, 341.
to give indemnity bond, rule relating to, 116.
to give personal attention to use of gas and fuel at Sta-
tion-houses, 62.
deliver to Chief of Police all letters relating to Police
business, 352.
to cause members charged with intoxication to be exam-
ined by Surgeon, 368.
to grant a night off duty, 123.
in charge of Detective Bureau, 195, 196, 198.
information to be furnished to Chief of Bureau of Elec-
tions, by, 203.
rule as to taking of bail, 285.
CARDS—
playing of, prohibited, 351.
CARS-
members not to occupy seats on surface or elevated, 371.
CARTS, OMNIBUSES, Etc.—
suspicious vehicles to be reported, 314.
carts for Police service, how paid, 224.
CENTRAL DEPARTMENT—
books to be kept at, 15.
committee of Surgeons to attend at, 90, 93.
examinations by Surgeons not to be made elsewhere, 93.
Surgeons to answer calls at, 98.
retreat for lost children at, 275.
children rescued from inhuman parents may be kept at,
279.
lost children in charge of Matron at, 275, 279.
rule relating to foundlings, 278.
rule relating to use of tobacco at, 335.
rule relating to Janitor at, 191.
School of Instruction at, 269.
office of Police Telegraph at, 251.
fire-arms not to be discharged at, 158.
messages to and from to be entered on telegraph Blotter
252.
information regarding strikes, riots, burglaries, robberies,
etc., to be sent forthwith to, 253, 309.
146
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CERTIFICATES—
of judgments, how verified, 133.
Surgeon’s certificates, as to sick time, to be kept in office
of Chief Clerk, 102.
of engineers, when and how issued, 213.
form of certificate, 228.
to be approved by officer in command, 213.
penalties in certain cases, 213.
rules relating to renewals, 213, 214.
to engineers, when and how granted, 218.
steam-boilers, not to be used, without, 225.
to be given in case of steam-gauges, 223.
for carts,, etc., where obtained and paid, 224.
to be attested by, 96.
of steam-gauges, how signed, 223.
each Surgeon of Committee to make personal examination
of candidates before signing, 92.
of Special Patrolmen, rule relating to, 274.
transportation, rule relating to, 156.
transportation, to be returned upon death of members, 347.
CHARGES-
must be made in writing and on oath, 134.
except in certain cases, 134.
must be filed in Chief Clerk’s office, 136.
may be made by Commissioners, Chief of Police, Inspec-
tors, Captains, Surgeons, or Chief Clerk, not on oath,
134.
by Sergeants and Roundsmen, 135.
to whom to be delivered, 135.
Captains to transmit transcript to Chief of Police, 135, 136.
specification, notice, trial, service, etc., 136.
Chief Clerk to frame, on complaint against members, 137.
for contracting debts under false and fraudulent pre-
tences, 139, 145.
names of members dismissed to be read at Station-house,
138.
for non-payment for Police uniforms and making thereof,
139.
trivial, 135.
trials on, mode and manner, 140.
Chief of Police to charge delinquent Surgeons, 93.
to be transmitted to Chief of Police by Inspector, 37.
for violations, rules and regulations, 146.
by Chief of Police for absence without leave, 141.
for homicides, burglaries, etc., not discovered, 142.
INDEX.
147
CHARGES ( Continued )—
must be made against members of the Force borrowing
money of each other, 360.
involving obscene acts, etc., may be tried privately, 144.
members under care of Surgeons leaving their residences
without permission of same subject to, 100.
to be made for simulating sickness, 103.
untruthfulness a cause for, 337.
for violations of Surgeon’s orders, 106.
for losing shield, 162.
CHARITABLE LODGING INSTITUTION-
applicants for lodging may be sent to, 194.
CHEVRON—
how and by whom worn, 170.
CHIEF CLERK—
to authenticate judgments, 133.
may prefer charges against members of the Force, 134.
authorized to administer oaths, 134.
charges to be filed with, 136, 137, 304.
to cause charges and specifications to be framed upon
complaints against members, 137.
Chief of Police to deliver copies of all general orders to,
24.
office hours of, 11.
Clerks to leave on permission only, 11.
Deputy Clerks under charge of, 12.
duties of First Deputy Clerk, 12.
duties of Second Deputy Clerk, 12.
may grant leaves of absence to Clerks, 12.
to have charge and issue shields, Manuals, fire-keys and
transportation certificates and keep record thereof, 13,
156.
to report to Chief of Police resolutions, appointments, dis-
missals, etc., 14.
may refer to Counsel to Corporation, suits against mem-
bers of the Force, 16.
to keep books of record, etc., 15.
to furnish list of persons appointed to keeper Cloth-room,
etc., 17.
to record and report violations of ordinance to Corpora-
tion Attorney, 18.
Captains to make daily reports of ordinance violations, to,
301.
to take affidavits of complaints against members of the
Force, 145.
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INDEX.
CHIEF CLERK (Continued)—
Surgeons to report sick time of members of Force, 102.
Captains to notify of dereliction of duty of members of
Force, 304.
duty of, as to pay-rolls. 111.
supplies for Station-houses, requisitions for, to be made
to, 115.
error in morning returns to, to be corrected, 45.
duty in regard to library books lost, 46.
Captains to notify of change of residence of members of
Force, 51.
also of marriage of any member, 51.
stoves and pipes at Station-houses, not to be removed
without order of, 53.
report to be made to, from House for Detention of Wit-
nesses, 233.
report to be made to, of lost children, 276.
to be notified of death of any member of Force, 347.
to mention meritorious acts in preparing record of Force,
313.
also complaint against, 313.
information to be given by order of, 15.
Captains to make felony reports to, 303.
to be admitted to examination of applicants, 91.
Surgeons to report visits to Station-houses, 99.
sample of shield of Special Patrolmen to be kept in office
of, 272.
to furnish shields for Special Patrolmen, 272.
shields, Manuals, etc., of deceased members to be returned
to, 347.
CHIEF OF POLICE —
shall assign one Inspector to attend, in rotation, night and
Sunday duty at Central Department, 29.
to make assignments, transfers and detailments, 28, 125,
128, 195.
to issue all orders of Board of Police, 22.
chief executive officer, 21.
to repair to riots, serious fires, etc., 26.
to enforce laws and ordinances of the State and City,
21, 23.
and regulations of Board, 21, 23.
and abate gaming-houses and other improper places, 23.
and places kept for sale of lottery tickets and policies, 23.
promulgate orders, 24.
supervision of pawnbrokers, etc., 25.
INDEX.
149
HIEF OF POLICE (Continued)—
disposition of gaming implements coming into possession
of Police, 250.
to keep books of record in his office, 27.
authorized to detail any member of Force for Police
duty, 28.
full dress, rules, 166, 170.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
rules relating to dismissals, 139.
to prefer charges against members charged with fraudu-
lently contracting debts, 145.
Inspectors to transmit charges to, against members of
Force, 37.
houses of ill-fame and suspicious places to be reported to,
302.
to designate route of processions and parades, 282.
may direct Captain to night or Sunday duty, 29.
to enforce ordinances of the Board of Health, 23.
complaints of laxity or misconduct of members to, 39.
to grant leave of absence to Captains, 45.
diseases to be reported to, 50, 122.
to make details, 125, 128.
may make charges without oath, 134.
all charges against members of Force to be transmitted
to, 135, 136, 137.
may permit furniture at Station-houses, 190.
Captains to report sick and disabled horses to, 267.
Special Patrolmen to be referred to, 272.
employers of Special Patrolmen to report to, 274.
Special Patrolmen to report, 274.
Special Patrolmen to present certificate of payment of
salary to, 274.
Shield of Special Patrolmen to be returned to, 274.
to report to Board of Police discharge or removal of
Special Patrolmen, 274.
to grant to members of Force permission to withdraw com-
plaints, 358.
Special reports to be made to, of licensed liquor places
open in violation of law, 307.
to report accidents to Corporation Counsel, 326.
reports of special or meritorious services of any member
of Force to be transmitted to, 304.
to approve rules and regulations established by Captains,
54, 57.
make charges for absence without leave five days ; 141.
150
INDEX.
CHIEF OF POLICE ( Continue d)—
may, by order, allow persons to visit prisoners In cells
at Station-house, 189.
Captains to report to, as to street lamps, 327.
also as to leakages in water pipes, 328.
permission of, must be had by member of Force, before
being permitted to apply for warrant of arrest for as-
sault upon himself, 331.
applications for leave of absence, transfer, detailment,
etc., must be made to, 120, 127.
to be notified of death of member of the Force, 347.
may suspend members of Force from duty without pay,
350.
salute to, 341.
to give indemnity bond, form of, 116.
all letters on Police business to be sent to, 352.
to fix hours and places for drill, 353.
violations of rules to be reported to, 146.
officer in command of Detective Bureau to report to, 198.
officer in command of School of Instruction to report to,
270.
rule relative to masked balls, 281.
gambling-houses, etc., to be reported to, 305.
fo report to Board of Police suspensions of members, 350.
to report his absence from City to Board of Police, 28.
absence or disability of, 30.
May grant leaves of absence for five days, 120.
may administer oaths, 134.
important messages to be telegraphed forthwith to, 253.
Superintendent of Telegraph to make report to, 255.
to select officer to take charge of School of Instruction,
269.
finding of unknown dead bodies to be reported to, 359.
to keep record of bicycles, repairs thereto, etc., 372.
CHILDREN —
retreat for lost children, 275.
relative to, rescued by Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to, 279.
CITIZENS—
treatment of, by members of Force, 331.
may be required to aid in cases of resistance, etc., 284.
CITY OF NEW YORK—
all persons connected with Police Department must reside
in, 321.
failure to, cause for dismissal, 321.
INDEX.
151
CIVIL CASES (Processes, etc.)—
members, not to interfere in, except, 289.
members cannot execute civil processes, 289.
members are not liable to arrest in, 324.
CIVILITY—
to be shown to all persons by members of the Force, 339.
and to each other, 331.
CLAIMANTS—
as to, for stolen, lost or abandoned property, 239, 240.
CLAIM BILLS —
how paid, 111.
CLERKS, EMPLOYEES—
office hours in Chief Clerk’s office, 11.
to leave on permission only, 11, 12.
to give full names in all reports and communications, 354.
CLOTH—
issued by Chief Clerk, 17.
where and how obtained, 17, 151, 153, 154.
to be stamped, 153.
CLOTHING—
worn during the day, to be divested of, on retiring to
sleep, 336.
CLUBS-
rules relative to, 152, 154, 163, 331.
to be carried in sockets, 152.
not to be used on a citizen except in self-defense, 142.
COCK PITS—
laws against, to be enforced, 290.
CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE—
rules relating to execution of warrants, 286.
COMMANDING OFFICERS—
to authorize members of Force to execute warrants, 296.
to enforce rule relating to political clubs and contribu-
tions, 332.
COMMISSIONERS OF CHARITIES—
lost children sent to, 278.
foundlings to be sent to, 278.
COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE-
number of, 1.
how appointed, 1.
make charges against members of Force, 134.
Chief of Police to promulgate orders of, and furnish
copies, 24.
may grant leave of absence to Clerks, 11.
to hold trials, 134, 140.
152
INDEX.
COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE {Continued)—
may allow visits to prisoners in cells, 189.
penalty for causing any person to interfere while trials
are being held before, 143.
may try certain charges in private, 144.
salute to, 341.
may administer oaths, 134.
(See also Board of Police.)
COMMITTEE OF SURGEONS—
detailed rules relating to, 89 to 94.
Surgeon first named to be Chairman of, 90.
COMMITTEE ON REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES—
to approve requisitions for supplies, 115.
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND DISCIPLINE-
copy charges to be furnished to, 135, 140.
COMMUNICATIONS—
all relating to Police business to be sent to Chief of Po-
lice, 352.
full name to be given in all Police Reports, 354.
COMPANIES—
Police Force to be divided into, 346.
COMPENSATION (Other than Salaries)—
Surgeons not to receive, 86, 93.
to members when allowed, 114.
COMPLAINTS—
of citizens inquired into by District Inspector, 39.
of laxity or misconduct of members, 39.
against members, decisions, etc., to be read, 47.
calling for services of Detective Force, where kept, 196.
members must not withdraw, 358.
Chief Clerk to notice disposition of, in making up reports,
313.
trivial, 135.
against members made at Station House to be entered on
Blotter, 136, 137.
(See also Charges.)
CONCEALED WEAPONS—
Separate complaint to be made for carrying, 298;
CONSTABLES—
members of Force possess statutory powers of, 289.
CONTRIBUTIONS—
political, not to be solicited or made, 332.
CONVERSATION—
rule relating to, 205.
at house for Detention of Witnesses, 235.
INDEX.
153
CORONERS’ OFFICE—
notice of dead bodies to be given thereat, 359.
CORPORATION ATTORNEY—
violation City ordinances to be reported to, 18.
accidents to be reported to, 326.
CORRESPONDENCE—
with persons confined in House for Detention of Witnesses,
rule relating to, 234, 235.
COUNSEL TO THE CORPORATION—
suits against members of the Force referred to, 16.
COURT GENERAL SESSIONS—
members of Force arrested for misdemeanor must elect to
be tried by, 357.
COURT RETURNS—
officers to examine, 45.
to be delivered to Court Clerk, 204.
COURT SQUADS-
officers in command of, to deliver returns, 204.
duties of, 207, 208, 209.
conversation between prisoners not allowed, 205.
under command of, 207.
members of, must not be absent, 209.
COURTS—
disposition of cases by, to be returned, 45.
persons to be taken to, as witnesses, 316.
property, stolen or lost, desired as evidence, to be deliv-
ered to, 193, 243.
prisoners to be taken to, when in session, 292.
rule relating to arrest by Special Patrolmen, 273.
warrants issued by, how executed, 286.
hours of City Magistrates, 206.
CRIME—
prevention of, most important object, 314, 315.
persons charging another with commission of, if unknown,
must accompany accused as witness, 316.
property, as proceeds of, what to be done with, 237, 240,
241.
duty of Force as to prevention of, 285, 290, 314.
duty of Force when arrests are made for, 286.
CRIMINAL PROCESSES—
to be served by members of the Court Squad, 207, 208.
to be delivered to Sergeant in command, 207, 208.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS—
duty in regard to, 363.
to aid Society for Prevention of, 363.
to arrest persons abandoning any animal, 363.
154
INDEX.
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN —
rule relative to sending children to care of Society for
Prevention of, 279.
DANGEROUS PROPERTY—
if found, Fire Commissioners to be notified of, 242, 308.
DEAD ANIMALS—
to be reported, 306.
DEAD BODIES (Of Unknown Persons)—
rule relative to, 359.
DEATH—
of members of Force to be reported to Chief of Police*
Chief Clerk, and Police Board, 97, 347.
DEBT—
penalty for refusing to pay for uniforms, 139.
penalty for failure to pay a debt, for which judgment has
been filed, 145.
DEPARTMENT OF CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT—
keeper to be furnished with names of appointees, 17.
to supply on written order of Chief Clerk, 151.
cloth, hats, buttons, wreaths, etc., 151, 153.
to report monthly, to Board, 151.
clothing to be stamped on lining, 153.
cloth for uniforms must be obtained at, 153, 154.
suits or garments cut separately, 154.
wreath and numbers can be purchased at Department, 155.
shields, Manuals, fire keys and transportation certificates,
supplied by Department, 156.
but remain property of Department, 156.
on leaving must be returned, 156.
Clubs and belts may be purchased at, 163.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE—
rules relating to, 30, 116, 166, 170, 176.
DEPUTY CLERKS—
office hours of, 11.
as to leave of absence of, 11, 12.
First Deputy to act in absence of Chief Clerk, 12.
Second Deputy to act in absence of Chief and First
Deputy Clerk, 12.
to administer oaths, 134.
DETAILMENTS —
to be made by Chief of Police, 125, 195.
Chief of Police may make for five days, 28.
may also make, out of city and report to Board, 28.
Chief of Police to report detailments to Board, 28.
INDEX.
155
DETAILMENTS ( Continued )—
in cases of emergency. Captains may make, 126.
rule regarding, 128.
applications for, to be made to Chief of Police, 127.
DETECTIVE BUREAU—
under supervision of an Inspector or Captain, 195.
of whom to consist, 195.
to be assigned to detective duty, 195.
record of complaints to be kept, 196.
Inspector or Captain to have charge of, 196.
record of arrests, where and how kept, 197.
Blotter to be kept, and what to contain, 198.
daily morning returns to be made, 198.
rule relating to likenesses, 199.
where prisoners are to be taken, 294.
rule relating to arrests, 197, 292.
persons arrested for crimes committed in other States, to
be turned over to, 200.
also cases involving extradition to this State, 200.
to be notified of robberies, burglaries, murders, etc., 253.
DETECTIVE FORCE AND SERGEANTS—
under direct orders of Inspector or Captain, 195.
to leave City when on, 195.
number of, 195.
absence from City to be reported to Board, 195.
DISCIPLINE —
of Police Department, 2.
penalty for breach of, 139.
Inspectors to report quarterly, 36.
Inspectors responsible for, 36.
duties of officer in command of School of Instruction, 270.
DISEASES—
name and character reported by Surgeons, 104.
caused by improper habits, conduct, etc., 103, 119.
feigned diseases, charges to be made for, 103, 119.
malignant, etc., to be reported, 50, 104, 122, 314.
duty of Patrolmen as to, 314.
DISMISSALS—
absence of Clerks without leave, 11.
to be reported by Chief Clerk to Chief of Police, 14.
general rules relating to, 139.
absence without leave, ground of, 320, 322.
failure to reside in the City of New York cause for, 321.
for untruthfulness, 337.
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INDEX.
DISMISSALS ( Continued )-
for not taking arrested persons at once before Magistrate
or to Station-house, 285.
for intimidation of persons subpoenaed before Board of Po-
lice upon any investigation, 370.
DISORDERLY HOUSES AND PLACES—
Chief’s duties, relating to, 23, 27.
Patrolmen’s duties relating to, 290, 314.
duty to restrain and repress, 290.
DISORDERLY PERSONS—
laws against, to be enforced, 290.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY—
on order of, stolen property may be given up, 240.
DIVISIONS OF FORCE—
number and constitution of, 346.
DOORMEN—
uniform prescribed for, 173.
wearing uniform while on duty, 173.
to keep Station-houses and prisons clean and in order, 81.
to split wood, kindle fires, etc., 82.
general duties of, 81.
charge of prisoners, 82.
must report violations of rules, 325.
tours of duty, 81.
must visit prison and report condition, etc., of prisoners,
81.
DOORS OF HOUSES—
Patrolmen to examine, 314.
DRILL—
rule relating to, 353.
use of tobacco, prohibited at, 335.
penalties for non-attendance at, 353.
DRUGGISTS—
members of Force prohibited from applying to, for medi-
cines except, 361.
DUTY—
Chief Clerk to report appointments, etc., to Chief of Po-
lice, 14.
absence from, without leave, penalty for, 139, 320, 322.
members at all times on, 323, 329.
while on, members must maintain decorum, 339.
relief from, how obtained, 323, 329.
while on, members must be clean, and uniform in con-
formity to the Regulations, 180, 334.
INDEX.
157
DUTY, SPECIAL—
Patrolmen detailed to, to report to officer in command, 310.
of Sanitary Company, 210.
ELECTION DISTRICTS—
Patrolmen to be detailed to, 333.
duties thereat, 333.
ELECTIONS—
order to be preserved at, 37.
duties of Captains, 333.
ballot-boxes to be protected, 333.
duties of members of Force at, 333.
fraudulent voting to be prevented, 333.
preservation of order at, 290, 333.
ELIGIBLE LIST—
names of candidates to appear on, 130.
EMIGRANTS (Strangers, Travelers, etc.)—
members of Force to advise and protect, 290.
ENGINEERS—
certificates, rules relating to, 213, 218.
certificate denied, in certain cases, 213.
renewals, how granted, 213.
expiration of certificate, 213, 214.
proceedings under examination of boilers, 214, 221.
rule relating to insecure or dangerous boilers, 219.
proceedings in regard to, 220.
rules relating to steam-gauges, 222, 223, 224.
certified, only can use or manage boilers, 225.
on Police Boat, by whom appointed, 259.
on duty when required, 260.
to belong to “officers’ mess,” 262.
duties of, on Police Launches, 266.
EQUIPMENT CLERK—
to be furnished with list of appointments, 17.
duties of, 151, 154.
ERASURES—
not to be made on books and reports of the Department,
362.
EVIDENCE—
must be given truly and distinctly, 337.
duty of Force in relation to, 337.
in cases of homicide, 365.
EXAMINATIONS—
of applicants by Surgeons, 90, 91, 92, 93, 105.
persons not admitted to, by Surgeons, 91.
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INDEX.
EXAMINATIONS ( Continued )—
except as provided in rule, 91.
of crimes, casualties, nuisances, etc., by Surgeons, 94.
of engineers, how and by whom done, 212, 213.
penalties in certain cases, 213.
certificates and renewals denied in certain cases, 213.
notice of, how given, 214.
reports of, to be made to commanding officer, 215.
certificates, when and how granted, 218.
notice of, inspection of Boilers, 214.
rule relating to examinations, 221.
charges as law directs, 224.
records of to be kept in office of Civil Service Board, 89.
of applicants by Civil Service Board, 130.
EXCISE LAW—
presumptive evidence of violation of, 291.
duty of Inspectors relative to, 307.
Captains to enforce, and report violations, 49.
members to enforce, 290.
EXCURSIONS—
members not allowed to go on target, except, etc., 349.
EXPENSES (Payments, etc.)—
of Chief’s office, 27.
emergency bill of, 115.
FALSE PRETENCES—
contracting debts under, breach of discipline, 139.
FELONIES—
persons charging commission of, may be required to
make affidavit, 134.
special powers of members relating to, 284.
when outer doors, etc., may be forcibly opened, 284.
when inner doors, etc., may be forcibly opened, 284.
persons suspected of, rule relating to, 284.
cautions to be observed in making arrests for, 284.
must not use unnecessary violence, 284.
execution of warrants, 286.
arrests of car drivers, motormen and conductor, 297.
Captains to keep special record of arrests for, 303.
FEMALE PRISONERS—
treatment of, 283.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT—
duplicate bills to be transmitted to, 111.
FIRE-ARMS—
where to practice with, 157.
not to be discharged at Central Department, except, 158.
INDEX.
159
FIRE COMMISSIONERS—
notice to be sent to, of inflammable or dangerous prop-
erty, 242, 308.
FIRE COMPANY—
no member of Force to belong to, 349.
FIRE-ESCAPES—
incumbered, rule, 366.
FIRE KEY—
Chief Clerk to issue, 13, 156.
to be returned upon death of members, 347.
FIRES—
Chief of Police to be present at, 26.
Captains in command at, in certain cases, 346.
ranking officer in other cases, 346.
Inspectors to be present at, 26.
Inspectors to provide adequate Police Force at, 37.
at any alarm of, Captains to proceed to, with Reserve
Force, etc., 310.
in case of. Roundsmen’s duty, 74.
rule as to Reserve Force on duty at, 355.
on returning from, to answer roll-call, 355.
persons to be present at, 348.
must wear regulation badges, 348.
in Station-houses, stoves, etc., rule, 82.
Police attendance to be provided at, 290.
co-operation of Police with Fire Department, 369.
duty of operator, upon receipt of an alarm of, 254.
officer in command to stop travel in case of danger, 369.
FOUNDLINGS—
may be sent to Commissioners of Charities, 278.
blanks in regard to, to be filled by officer in charge, 278.
FUEL (and Gas.)—
excessive or earless consumption of, rule, 62, 76.
FURNITURE—
what is allowed in Station-houses, 190.
report of, to Treasurer’s Bookkeeper, 249.
GAMBLERS—
persons suspected of being, to be reported, 305.
GAMBLING AND GAMBLING-HOUSES—
implements used in, as to disposition of, 250.
as to property taken on making arrests for, 243.
laws against, to be enforced, 49, 290.
Chief of Police to abate, 23.
Chief of Police and Inspectors to keep record of, 27.
INDEX.
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GAMBLING AND GAMBLING-HOUSES ( Continued)—
Police Force to report, 305.
Captains to report, 302.
GAMING IMPLEMENTS—
rule relative to, 250.
GENERAL ORDERS—
rules relating to, 24, 47.
GRADES—
application for advancement to, rule, 124.
GRAND JURY—
members of Force arrested for misdemeanors, investiga-
tion to be bad by, 357.
HACKS—
Patrolmen to notice, etc., 314.
regulation of, at places of amusement, balls, etc., 312.
HARBOR POLICE—
Captains’ uniform, 168, 170, 176.
Sergeants’ uniform, 168, 170, 176.
Patrolmen’s uniform, 171, 174.
all uniforms to conform to sample, 171.
Master to be appointed by Board of Police, 258.
to command Police Steamboat, 258.
Master responsible for all matters pertaining to Steam-
boat and Crew, 258.
Boat’s Crew, bow constituted, and by whom employed, 259.
absence, bow and when allowed, 260.
Harbor Police Force, bow constituted, 261.
officers of Tbirty-sixtb Precinct, command Steamboat and
Crew, 261.
general duties defined, 261.
rule relating to messes, 262.
rule relating to color of rowboats, 263.
prisoners brought on shore, bow disposed of, 264.
rowboats not to be used except on Police business, 265.
launches to be in charge of an officer, 266.
duties of Pilot, and Engineer, 266.
accidents or injuries to be reported, 266.
Master, to be assigned by Board of Police, 258.
to have command of navigation of Police Boat, 258.
member of officers’ mess, 262.
to be considered always on duty, 260.
and Pilot not to be absent same time, 260.
to be under command of Police Captain, 261.
INDEX.
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HATS—
how and where to be obtained, 17, 151.
HEALTH ORDINANCES—
Chief of Police to enforce, 23.
HEALTH SQUAD-
how composed, duties of, 211.
HOMICIDES—
as to charges for not discovering, 142.
evidence in cases of, 365.
HOSPITAL—
what persons to be sent to, 293, 326.
rule relating to persons ill or injured, 326.
HOSTLERS—
duties of, 268.
HOUSE FOR DETENTION OF WITNESSES—
Inspector to inspect, 40.
its object, 231.
its officers and how appointed, 232.
Sergeant in charge to report daily, 233.
rule relating to correspondence with persons confined in,
234.
as to conversations, interviews, etc., at, 235.
duties of officer in command, 235.
duties of Purveyor, 236.
supplies for, how furnished, 236.
Board of Surgeons to report as to sanitary condition, 95.
HOUSES—
when policemen may enter to make arrests, 284.
HOUSES OF PROSTITUTION (Bad Fame, etc.)-
laws against, enforced, 290.
IMMORAL CONDUCT—
penalty for, 139.
charge for, to be tried in private, 144.
INCAPACITY—
ground for dismissal, 139.
INFORMATION—
Patrolmen to communicate, of a suspicious nature, 314.
as to certain Police business, etc., not to be given, 338
certain messages sent to Bureau of, 253.
of an important crime or casualty, to be telephoned forth-
with to Central Office, 253, 309.
INSPECTION—
of members of Force, 36, 59, 75.
of Station-houses, 36, 52 .
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INSPECTION i Continued)-
garments to be inspected before being worn, 161.
of posts by Patrolmen, 315, 316.
by Steam-Boiler Squad, of steam-boilers and appliances,
212, 215, 217, 222.
of key to telegraph signal-box, 257.
of pistols, to be frequently made, 157.
INSPECTION DISTRICTS —
City of New York divided into, 6, 35.
subject to alteration, 6.
number and name of districts, 35
of what Precints each is composed, 35.
Inspectors assigned, 35.
INSPECTORS, DISTRICT—
number of, 35.
assignments to certain duty, 29.
to attend to night and Sunday duty at Central Depart-
ment, 29.
Captains to report to, on pawnbrokers’ shops, junk-shops,
etc., 55.
applications for transfer, detailment, etc., to be trans-
mitted through, 127.
to indorse applications for assignments, transfers and de-
tailments, 127.
make charges without oath, 134.
trials, mode and manner of, and service of papers for, 136.
to request persons making complaints against members of
Force to make oath to, 137.
to receive orders from Chief of Police and issue to Force,
22 .
possesses general Police Supervision over licensed or un-
licensed pawnbrokers, etc., 25.
full dress rules, 167, 170.
summer— undress— overcoat, 174, 176.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
responsible for his District, 36, 39,
must inspect Station-houses, 36, 39.
receive reports of Captains, etc., 36.
see that laws and ordinances are enforced, 37.
provide adequate Police Force at fires, 37.
transmit to Chief of Police charges, etc., 37.
make quarterly reports to Chief of Police as to Station-
houses, 36.
keep book of records, 38
INDEX.
163
INSPECTORS, DISTRICT (Continued)—
see that Station-houses are in good order, and books
properly kept, 36, 77.
visit portions of his District and Station-houses at uncer-
tain hours, etc., 39.
to examine House for Detention of Witnesses, 40.
officers assigned to, for office duty, etc., 41.
to report violations of rules and prefer charges therefor,
77, 146.
Captains to report to, derelictions of duty of Force, 304.
Captains to report special services of members of Force to,
304.
to approve rules and regulations established by Captains,
54, 67.
may allow visits to prisoners at Station-houses, 189
to make special reports as to licensed liquor-selling places,
307.
violations of rules to be reported to, 325.
to give indemnity bonds, rule relating to, 116.
to repair to riots, serious fires, etc., 26.
to report to Chief of Police, 36.
to grant leave of absence, 41.
how assigned, 35.
to inspect uniform, duties therewith, 161.
may permit furniture, etc., at Station-houses, 190.
Detective Bureau to be under the supervision of, 195.
rules relating to, 195, 196, 198.
Captains to report sick and disabled horses to, 267.
to command company in certain cases, 346.
salute to, 341.
to inquire into complaints of citizens against members of
the Force, 39.
to administer oaths in certain cases, 134, 278.
INSURANCE PATROL—
to be allowed at fires, 348.
INTOXICATED, UNCONSCIOUS OR INSANE PERSONS—
arrested, how treated, 244, 293, 326.
INTOXICATING LIQUORS—
rule as to licensed places for sale of, 307.
members of Force not allowed to drink or enter places
where sold while on duty, 340.
unlawful sale of, 291
not allowed in Station-houses, except on order of Police
Surgeon, 340.
164
INDEX.
INTOXICATING LIQUORS {Continued)—
members of Force under influence of, to be examined by
Surgeon, 368.
INTOXICATION—
proceedings relating to, 293.
punishment for, 139.
JANITOR (Central Office)—
duty of, 191.
JUDGMENTS (of Board of Police)—
records to be authenticated by Chief Clerk, 133.
rules relating to, 134, 138.
records of, kept in Chief Clerk’s office, 15, 138.
to be rendered by majority of Board of Police, 134.-
JUNK-SHOPS—
members of Force tt> make themselves thoroughly ac-
quainted with, 314.
supervision of, 25, 55.
JURY DUTY—
members not liable to, etc., 324.
LAMPS-
rules relating to street, 327.
LANGUAGE—
coarse or violent, not permitted to be used, 339.
LAUNCHES—
rule relating to, 266.
LAWS OF ARRESTS (General Principles of)—
members possess certain powers in State, 285.
general duties of members in New York City, 290.
when arrests may be made without warrants, 290.
special powers of, in case of felony, 284.
in case of resistance, may require aid of bystanders, 2S4.
when and how outer doors, etc., may be forcibly opened,
284.
when ancHiow inner doors, etc., may be forcibly opened,
284.
persons suspected of felony, rule relating to, 284.
rule relating to affrays, 284.
arrests for felony without malice, rule, 284.
caution to be observed, 284.
to be carefully explained to members of School of Instruc-
tion, 270.
LAWS OF THE STATE—
Chief of Police to enforce, 21, 23.
Inspectors to enforce, 37.
INDEX.
165
LAWS OF THE STATE {Continued)—
Policemen to be instructed in, 270.
to make arrests for violations of, 285.
LETTERS—
Captains to deliver, 48, 352.
rule relative to, to persons detained in House for Deten-
tion of Witnesses, 234, 235.
LIBRARIES—
rule respecting, 46.
LICENSE—
for any place of amusement, must be had, 288.
LICENSED LIQUOR PLACES—
kept open in violation of law, to be reported, 307,. 314.
also noisy or disorderly, 314.
LIQUORS—
as to sale of, in violation of law, 307.
drinking of, not allowed by members of Force on duty,
etc., 340.
arrests for unlawful sale of, 291.
members of Force under influence of intoxicating, 368.
LODGING-HOUSES AND APPLICANTS FOR LODGINGS—
may be sent to “charitable lodging institution,” 194.
Board of Surgeons to report as to sanitary condition, 95.
LOST CHILDREN (Abandoned, etc.)—
to be sent to Central Department, 275.
when found to be taken to Station-house, 276.
records to be kept thereat, 276.
report of, to be made to Chief Clerk, 276.
returns to be made with each child, 277.
member, and sex, and disposition made of, to be kept at
Station-house, 276.
At Central Office to be in charge of Matron, 275.
when to be placed at Charities, 278.
rule relating to foundlings, 278.
relating to children taken by S. P. C. to C., 279, 280.
LOST TIME—
deduction for, rule, 118.
report of, by Surgeons, 101, 102.
LOTTERIES—
to be abated and reported, 23, 49, 250.
places for sale of, to be reported, 305.
law relating to enforcement of laws against, 290.
disposition of lottery tickets or policies, 250.
Captains to report places used for lottery purposes, 302.
160
INDEX.
MAGISTRATES—
stolen property, etc., to be delivered on order of, 239.
arrested persons to be taken before, 285, 292
authorized to take bail, etc., 286.
Sergeants of Court Squads to deliver Court returns to, 204.
to issue warrants, 286.
warrants issued by, may be executed by Police Force, 289.
may determine court hours, 206.
MANUALS—
Chief Clerk to have charge of, and issue, 13.
to be carefully kept and studied, 356.
of deceased members to be returned, 347.
rule relating to, 156.
MASKED BALLS—
rule relating to, 281.
MATRON (at Central. Office)—
lost children in charge of, 275.
, children rescued from inhuman parents, in charge of, 279.
MATRONS-^Rule, 283.
MEALS-
to be furnished witnesses, 236.
MEDICINES—
rule relating to, 361.
MEETINGS—
of Board of Police, rule as to, 4.
of Board of Surgeons, relating to, 89, 94.
MESSES OF BOATS’ CREW—
designation of, 262.
how managed, 262.
MILITARY COMPANY—
no member of the Force allowed to belong to any, 349.
MILITARY DUTY—
members of Force not liable to, 324.
MILITARY ORDER-
men to be marched in, while proceeding to perform duty,
331.
MISDEMEANORS—
members of the Force arrested for, must elect to be tried
by Court of General Sessions, 357.
of what misdemeanors consist, 290.
when arrests may be made without warrants, 285, 290.
connected with processions and parades, 282.
when arrests are made with warrant for, 286, 289.
of driver, motorman or conductor for, 297.
INDEX.
167
MONEY—
alleged or supposed to be stolen, taken from prisoners,
rules relating to, 237 to 244.
members of Force not allowed to collect for political pur-
poses, 332.
members of Force prohibited from borrowing from each
other, 360.
MORGUE—
dead bodies of unknown persons to be conveyed to, 359.
proceedings connected therewith, 359.
MORNING RETURNS AND REPORTS—
rule relative to, 45.
to be made by officer in command of Detective Bureau,
198.
relating to lost children, 276.
arrests by Special Patrolmen, rule relative to, 273.
MOUNTED FORCE—
rules as to, 267, 268.
salute by, 341.
smoking prohibited in stables of, 335.
MOUNTED PATROLMEN—
uniform of, 172.
rules relating to, 267, 268.
salute by, 341.
general duties of, in regard to treatment and care of
horses, 267, 268.
relieving points of, to be arranged so as to save unneces-
sary travel, 267.
MOUNTED ROUNDSMEN—
uniform of, 170, 172.
NAME—
Christian and surname to be given in full in all reports,
etc., 354.
NEGLECT OF DUTY—
grounds for complaint and dismissal, 139, 146, 162.
NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
CHILDREN—
notice to be sent to, of arrested person or complainant, un-
der 16 years of age, 280
rule relative to children rescued by, 279.
girls under 18, who are complainants in case of rape, must
be taken for examination to, 280.
168
INDEX.
NIGHT DUTY—
Inspector or Captain to be assigned to, at Central De-
partment, 29.
night off, rules relative to, 67, 123.
NOTICES—
from Central Department, Captains to cause to be served,
48 .
NUISANCES—
Inspectors to cause to be removed, 37.
removals of, 290.
NUMBERS—
how and where obtained, 17, 151, 155.
OATHS—
rule relating to, 134.
OBSCENE ACTS, Etc.—
members charged with, may be tried in private, 144.
OBSCENE AND LEWD PURPOSES—
houses kept for, to be reported, 305.
houses kept for, to be abated, 23.
OBSCENE LITERATURE, PICTURES, ETC.—
rule relating to, 287.
OFFENDERS—
same responsibility of members for arrest of, when not, as
when in uniform, 323.
to be arrested, 284, 290.
OFFENSES—
penalty for certain, 139.
not to be compounded, 358.
OFFICER IN COMMAND—
to report, 36.
to enter charges in Blotter, 135, 137.
and file original charge, 135.
of House for Detention of Witnesses, duties of, 232 to 235.
Manuals, shields, etc., of members returned by, 156, 347.
to file duplicate charges, 137.
to send lost children to Central Department, and telegraph
description of, 275.
of School of Instruction, duties of, 270. •
duties of, concerning prisoners, complainants and wit-
nesses, 193, 292.
death of members, relative to, 347.
to frequently inspect pistols, 157.
of Steam-boiler Squad, duties of, 213 to 227.
to report' dangerous or inflammable property, 242.
INDEX.
169
OFFICER IN COMMAND {Continued)—
to make daily report* to Property Clerk, 248
to transmit inventory of furniture, 249.
OMNIBUSES—
rule as to misdemeanors in stopping, 297.
ORDERS—
Board of Police to issue from time to time, 5.
rule relating to, 22.
all orders to be promptly obeyed, 339.
special, not to be divulged, 338.
promulgated by Chief of Police, 24, 27.
ORDINANCES—
to be enforced, 23, 37.
violations of, to be reported to Corporation Attorney, 18.
to be explained in School of Instruction, 270.
arrests for violations of, ,290, 297.
amount of bail required in arrests for violations of, 285.
violations of, to be reported daily to Chief Clerk, 301.
PATROL POSTS—
how and by whom established, 6
subject to alteration, 6.
must be inspected by Patrolmen, 315, 316.
and patrolled at all times except in certain cases, 315.
PATROL WAGONS—
duties of guards and drivers, 375.
calls to be answered promptly, 375.
damages to or by, to be reported, 375.
Blotter to be kept at stables, 375.
PATROLMEN—
qualifications for, 130.
rule as to charges, etc., 134, 135, 136.
rules as to dress, etc., of, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 176.
convicted of losing his shield, to be fined, 162.
not permitted to sign petitions for appointment on Force,
331.
rule relating to resignations, 322.
as to neglect to pay for Police uniforms and making there-
of, 139.
general duties and powers, 290.
trials, mode and manner of, 140.
when sick, to report to Station-house, 100.
Surgeons to receive no pay for medicine for, 93.
is under command of Surgeon when sick, 106.
always to be properly attired and cleanly, 180, 334.
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INDEX.
PATROLMEN ( Continued )—
under command of Captain, 57.
Captains to designate route of, 60.
charges for absence five days without leave, 141.
for homicides, burglaries, etc., not discovered, 142.
Sergeants and Roundsmen to see that Patrolmen properly
perform their duty, and that their uniforms, etc., are
clean, 66, 73, 75.
mode of call by whistle and by raps, 152.
general duties of, on post, 290, 314, 315.
use best exertions to prevent crime, 314, 315.
must make himself acquainted with persons living on his
post, 314, 315.
will be held responsible for injury to signal-boxes, etc.,
257.
to examine doors and low windows, etc., 314.
report suspected persons, gamblers, policy dealers, thieves,
etc., 305, 314.
messages regarding missing persons or property to be
communicated to, 254.
require accuser to accompany person accused of crime to
Police Court, 316.
must not enter Public Parks while on duty, except, 374.
in night time to notice hacks, cabs and vehicles, 314.
must not talk or walk together or with citizens while on
duty, except, 317.
must not leave post until regularly relieved from duty,
318.
or enter any house, except in discharge of Police duty, 318.
pay particular attention to public houses, drinking places,
etc., 314.
to report dead animals, 306.
on special duty to report to officer in command, 319.
absent from duty without leave forfeits pay, 320.
duty of, as to things dangerous in streets, 326.
justified in killing any rabid or dangerous animal, 326.
to report infectious and epidemic diseases, 314.
duty of, as to street lamps, 327.
as to water pipes, 328.
to disperse crowds, 314.
duties of, as to unlawful sale of liquors, 291.
on West and South streets, to repair to Police Boat when
signals are displayed to aid Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, 363.
duty in regard to prisoners of Harbor Police, etc., 264.
INDEX.
171
PATROLMEN (Continued)—
Police Force to be armed with pistol on duty, 157.
duties of, in School of Instruction, 270, 271.
to do first tour night duty only, while in School of In-
struction, 271.
full duty after one month, 271.
penalty for causing any person to interfere in behalf of,
while on trial, 143.
always on duty, 323, 329.
must devote whole time to duty, 329.
not allowed to follow any other avocation, 329.
must be punctual, prompt, civil, and attentive to duty,
etc., 339.
when questions are asked, civil answers must be given,
339.
not allowed while on duty or in uniform to drink liquor
or smoke, 340.
duty of, as to lost or abandoned children, 276, 278.
not allowed to accept any gratuity or reward, 114.
nor any compensation for damages sustained in discharge
of duty, 114.
except with consent. Board of Police, 114.
not permitted to apply for warrant for assault upon him-
self, without first reporting case to Chief of Police, 331.
when arrested for misdemeanor, must elect to be tried by
Court General Sessions, 357.
must not compound offenses, 358.
to execute warrants, 286.
to report to Roundsman or Sergeant, when leaving post,
318.
to report accidents, etc., 326.
to make themselves acquainted with localities of junk
shops, also character of boats and vessels plying in
harbor, 314.
to report inflammable or explosive materials, 242, 308.
uniforms, to be worn on duty, 177.
duties of, in School of Instruction, 271.
details of instruction in School, 270, 271.
nor communicate Police information, 338.
to keep memorandum book, 151, 295.
to report violations of rules, orders, etc., 325.
rules relating to warrants of arrest, search, etc., 286 289
296.
duty as to arrest for violating law as to opening places of
amusement without license, 288.
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PATROLMEN {Continued)—
must act with promptness, energy and decision, when
called upon, 314.
when unknown dead body is found to be reported forth-
with, 359.
untruthfulness a disqualification, 337.
deductions from pay, when made, 118.
to be drilled at certain hours, 353.
penalty for non-attendance at, 353.
general powers of, and duties as to arrest, 284 to 298.
must not become offended at abuse, 331.
not to make arrests in their own family quarrels, 331
duty as to arrest of street-car conductors and drivers, and
drivers of U. S. Mail wagons, 297.
Probationary, to be re-examined, etc., 131.
PAWNBROKERS, VENDERS, JUNK SHOPS, CARTMEN. IN-
TELLIGENCE OFFICES AND AUCTIONEERS—
under supervision of Chief of Police, Inspectors and Cap-
tains, 25.
Captains to inspect, keep records of and report, 55.
PAY (Pay Day, etc.)—
forfeiture of, for certain offenses, 139, 322.
absence without leave forfeits, 320
deductions for lost time, rule as to, 118.
applications for full, how made, 118.
PAY-ROLLS—
general rule as to, 111.
paid monthly, subject to deductions for fines, etc., 118.
deductions from, for lost time, 118.
to be examined, etc., in Chief Clerk’s office, 111.
PEACE—
breaches of, arrests to be made for, 285.
to be preserved at elections, 333.
PENALTY—
for absence without leave, 320, 322.
for resigning or withdrawing from Force without leave,
322.
for non-attendance at drills, 353.
for feigning sickness, 119.
for interfering with persons subpoenaed before Board of
Police upon any investigation, 370.
PENSIONERS—
of Police Pension Fund, etc., duty of Surgeons to, 86.
INDEX.
173
PERSONS—
Patrolman to make himself acquainted with, on his post,
314, 315.
and to fix impressions in their mind as to enable them to
recognize, etc., 315.
suspicious, whom Patrolmen frequently meet at night,
carefully watch, 314.
and report movements of all persons of suspected or
known bad character, 314.
accusing others of crime, to be taken to Station-house as
witnesses, 316.
Patrolmen not to converse with, while on duty, 317.
applying for lodging at Station-house, may be sent to
charitable lodging-houses, 194.
rights of, to be protected, 284, 290.
found in the streets at night, suspected, may be arrested,
284.
ill or injured to be sent to hospital, 326.
Subpoenaed before Police Board not to be intimidated,
etc., 370.
PHOTOGRAPH OR LIKENESSES—
collected for use of Detective Force, how kept, 199.
PILOT ON POLICE BOAT—
how appointed, 259.
to be on duty when required, 260.
member of officers’ mess, 262.
duties of, on Police Launches, 266.
PISTOL—
each member of Force to be armed with, while on duty,
157.
not to be discharged at Central Department, except, 158.
not to be drawn on a citizen except in self-defense, 142.
may be procured at Bureau of Clothing and Equipment,
151.
to be stamped with shield number, 157.
PISTOL PRACTICE—
Rules relating to School of Instruction in, 157.
PLATOONS—
how and by whom established and commanded, 58.
duties in case of fire, 310.
POLICE BOAT—
who to command, 258.
Captain of, how designated, 258.
boat under command of, 258.
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POLICE BOAT ( Continued ) —
responsible for, and for action of crew, 258.
crew of, how constituted, 259.
Captain to employ pilot, etc., 259.
Master considered on duty at all times, 260.
Master and Pilot not to be absent at same time, 260.
Captain and Force of Thirty-sixth Precinct designated as
“The Police Force,” 261.
Captain of, to order and direct Master, 261
\ see that sleeping and mess rooms are kept in order, 261.
Officers’ mess, who compose, 262.
Force mess, who compose, 262.
row boats, rule relative to, 263.
prisoners brought on shore, to be transferred to nearest
Station-house, 264.
not to be used for any purpose but for Police business,
265.
supplies for cleaning, how obtained, 262.
POLICE BUSINESS—
certain information not to be given, 338. — " “
letters or communications relating to, to be sent to Chief
of Police, 352.
POLICE COURTS—
prisoners to be taken to, 193.
persons to be taken to, as witnesses, 316.
property needed as evidence to be taken to, 193.
list of Precincts connected with, 294.
to what courts prisoners are to be conveyed, 294.
POLICE DEPARTMENT—
how composed, 1.
Board of Police, head of, 2.
government of, 2.
territorial jurisdiction of, 3.
persons connected with, to reside in City of New York,
321.
POLICE FORCE—
how appointed, 1.
jurisdiction and authority of, 3.
posts established by Captains, 6.
of what the Force consists, 345.
divisions into companies and squads, 346.
Board of Police make orders, rules and regulations for
government of, 5.
Resolved, That Rule 49 be amended by adding the following new
paragraph :
x. Members of the Police Force, and emploj^ees of the Police
Department, are prohibited from bringing any legal proceedings
against the Police Department, or against any Commissioner of said
Department, or against The City of New York, for any legal or
equitable relief, without first submitting a statement of the relief
demanded and the facts upon which such relief is claimed, to the
Police Board, and receiving from said Board a decision denying such
application. Such application must be in writing, signed by the
member of the Force making it, and must be submitted through his
commanding officer. In no case shall such application be made through
an attorney. Applications of employees of the Department must be
made through the head of their Bureau. A violation of this rule shall
subject the offender to dismissal from the Force, or Department, as the
case may be.
INDEX.
175
POLICE FORCE ( Continued )—
charges against members, how made, etc., 134, 135, 136, 137.
specifications, notices, trials, services, etc., 136.
orders to be issued by Chief of Police, 22.
Chief of Police the Chief executive officer of, 21.
Chief of Police to command in serious fires, riots, etc., 26.
Chief of Police to promulgate orders, 24.
Shields and Manuals furnished on order of Chief Clerk, 13.
suits against members to be defended, 16.
uniforms must accord to regulations, 161, 180.
Police uniforms, wreaths, not to be worn or had by others,
182.
Manuals, shields, fire-keys and transportation certificates
supplied by Department, 156.
full dress rules, 165 to 172.
not permitted to sign petitions for appointments, 331.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
relating to resignations and withdrawals, 322.
penalty for absence without leave, 320, 322.
may be punished for doing certain acts, 139, 143, 145.
rules relating to dismissals, 139, 145, 320, 321, 322.
relating to non-payment Police uniform clothing and mak-
ing thereof, 139.
trials, mode and manner of, 140.
violations of rules and regulations, charges to be made
for, 146.
pay-rolls, how made up and treated, etc., 111.
rules requiring to be always cleanly and in good attire,
180, 334.
violations city ordinances to be reported, 301.
duties in case of fires and riots, 310, 311.
to disperse crowds, 314.
to make themselves acquainted with junk shops, etc., 314.
to notify Fire Commissioners of any inflammable or dan-
gerous property, 242, 308.
members of, always on duty, 323, 329.
not allowed to follow any other business, 329.
members of, to be civil, quiet, punctual, etc., 339.
drinking and smoking not allowed while on duty, or in
uniform, 340.
not to interfere with or intimidate persons subpoenaed
before Board of Police, 370.
acceptance of presents not allowed, except, 112, 113, 114.
not permitted to apply for warrant without, etc., 296, 331.
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POLICE]FORCE ( Continued )—
prohibited from entering Public Parks while on duty, ex-
cept, 374.
cloth for uniforms, caps, hats, clubs, etc., where pur-
chased, 154, 155.
rules in regard to pistol practice, 157.
uniforms, when worn, 177.
dispositions of lost or stolen property coming into pos-
session of, 244, 247.
while riding in cars, not to occupy seats, 371.
members charged with misdemeanor must elect to be tn
by Court of General Sessions, 357.
offenses must not be compounded, 358.
Police information not to be communicated, 338.
each member always to have a memorandum book, 151,
295.
what entries to be made on, 295.
while marching in a body, men to march in military
order, 331.
must be civil to officers and each other, 331.
not to render assistance in civil cases, except, etc., 289.
carrying of umbrellas or canes not allowed while on duty,
331.
death of members tQ be reported, 347.
not allowed to wilfully maltreat or use unnecessary vio-
lence to a prisoner, 331.
not allowed to belong to military or fire company, 349.
when by reason of extraordinary circumstances member
is deemed unfit for duty, may be suspended, etc., 350.
member not permitted to belong to, be a delegate, or con-
tribute to any political organization, 332, 333.
salary of, paid monthly, 111.
rules as to deductions of pay, 118.
Board may permit presents or rewards for meritorious
services, etc., 112, 113, 114.
meritorious acts and deeds to be reported, etc., 313.
not allowed to make presents to each other, 113.
not allowed to collect money or sell tickets for charitable
or other purposes, 113.
use of tobacco at drill-room, School of Instruction, dor-
mitories, etc., prohibited, 335.
persons connected with, to reside in the City of New York,
321.
members to report their place of residence, 331.
INDEX.
177
POLICE FOJRCE [Continued)—
to furnish their own beds, and to keep them clean and in
good order, 336.
garments worn during the day to be divested when re-
tiring, 336.
who may be allowed to be present at fires, 348.
members not liable to jury or military duty, 324.
gaming-houses, policy shops, etc., to be reported, 305.
when unknown dead body is found to be conveyed to
Morgue, 359.
} not allowed to borrow money from each other, 360.
certain charges may be tried in private, 144.
prohibited from applying to druggists for medicines, 361.
unless prescribed by Surgeon, 361.
prescribed mode of salute, 341.
not to converse with prisoners, 189.
members on duty at House of Detention not allowed to
board at, 236.
duties of members at elections, 333.
of Thirty-sixth Precinct, how constituted, 261.
general rules of Police telegraph signal boxes, 257.
and shall rank, 345.
number of, authorized by law, 345..
books lost, to be paid for, 46.
change of residence, marriages of single men to be re-
ported, 51.
sickness and death of paembers to be reported, 97, 100,
101 , 102 .
general powers and duties of members, 290, 314.
duty of member of Force while under suspension, 350.
rule as to arrests of U. S. Mail or car drivers and car
conductors, 297.
duty of, at masked balls, 281.
rules relating to persons ill or injured, 326.
attempt to influence business of citizens prohibited, 331.
to aid Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 363.
duty in relation to ambulances, 364.
duty in relation to evidence, 365.
duty in relation to incumbered fire-escapes, 366.
card playing or any game of chance for stakes not al-
lowed in Station-houses, 351.
Sleeping sections in dormitories, to be examined and in-
spected, 76.
duty in regard to lost or abandoned children, 276, 278.
rules relating to letters on Police business, 352.
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POLICE FORCE (Continued)—
irregularity of servants in admitting persons in houses at
unseasonable hours, to be reported, 314.
each member expected to act with promptness, energy,
etc., 314.
must speak the truth at all times, 337.
justified in stopping persons carrying satchels at unusual
hours, 314.
members prohibited from selling or assigning salaries, 367.
drill at certain hours, 353.
penalty for non-attendance at drill, 353.
Christian and surname to be written out in full in all re-
ports, 354.
erasures not to be made on books and reports, 362.
general rules as to arrests, 284 to 298.
should not become offended at abuse that may be applied
to them, 331.
and not make arrests in their own quarrels, or those of
their families, 331.
as to obscene literature, 287.
under influence of liquor, 368.
to co-operate with Fire Department, 369.
qualifications for appointment on the, 130.
prohibited from recommending counsel to prisoners, 205.
power to regulate processions and parades, 282.
while under suspension, must not leave Station-house,
except, 350.
rules to be carefully studied by members, 356.
POLICE PENSION FUND—
Surgeons to take surgical charge of members of, 86.
deductions from rewards, gifts, etc., to be made to, 112.
POLICY DEALERS—
Chief of Police to abate places kept by, 23.
as to disposition of property taken on making arrests for,
243, 250.
Captains to report, 49, 302.
suspected to be reported, 305.
law relating to, etc., 290.
POLITICAL CLUBS—
members of Force not allowed to belong to, 332.
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS —
members of Force not allowed to solicit or make, 332.
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS—
members of Force not allowed to be delegates to, 333.
INDEX.
179
POLITICAL OPINIONS—
each member, right of, to entertain, 333.
POSTS AND POST DUTY—
Captains to designate, 54, 58, 59.
rules relating to, 314 to 318.
PRECINCTS—
by whom established, 6.
how subdivided, 6.
Captains have command in, 346.
in transfers of Squads, Surgeon’s duties, 101.
Captains responsible for good order in, 39, 54.
to be divided in tours of duty, 77.
of arrests by members in other than one he is assigned
to duty in, 292.
of arrests by Special Patrolmen in, 273.
what courts persons arrested in various, are to be taken
to, 294.
disposition of persons arrested in, for crimes committed in
other States, 200.
PRISONERS—
Captains responsible for, 61.
proceedings with, 193.
to be conveyed to Police Court, 193.
property of, to be receipted for, 192.
members of Force not allowed to converse with— except,
189.
when arrested by boat’s crew, to be taken to nearest Sta-
tion-house, 264.
separate complaint to be made against, for carrying con-
cealed weapons, 298.
how treated and disposed of, 292, 293.
intoxicated, etc., how treated, 293.
insensible, how treated, 293.
what Courts prisoners are to be taken to, 294.
list of Precincts connected with Courts, 294.
not to be wilfully maltreated, 331.
to be kept safely and not use unnecessary violence to, 284.
nor language used as will exasperate, 284.
who may bail, 286.
condition and wants of, to be reported at the desk by
Doormen, 81.
conversation not allowed between, 205.
arrested by Special Patrolmen, disposition of, 273.
female, how treated, 283.
180
INDEX.
PRISONS —
Surgeons to report as to, 95.
cells of, to be kept clean and neat, 81, 189.
visits of doormen to, 81.
persons allowed to visit, 189.
PROCESSIONS AND PARADES—
general rule relating to, 282.
PROPERTY—
lost, stolen or abandoned, rules 237 to 248.
inflammable or dangerous, 242.
PROPERTY CLERK—
to give indemnity bond, 116.
by whom appointed, 237.
duties of, 237.
to keep record of money and property received, names of
claimants, etc., 238.
to deliver property to claimant, 239, 243.
not to deliver without consent of Board of Police, 240.
to advertise lost or stolen property, 241.
to deliver property needed in Court as evidence, 243.
lost or stolen property to be transmitted to, 244.
reports to be made to Board of Police by, 245.
may direct sale of perishable property, 246.
reports of Captains to be preserved by, 248.
implements of gaming, lottery policies or lottery tickets
to be sent to, 250.
and delivered by, to Chief of Police, for destruction, 250.
PROSTITUTION (Houses op Assignation, etc.)—
record of, to be kept, etc., 27.
to be* reported by Captains, 302.
laws against to be enforced, 290.
PUBLIC HOUSES, SALOONS, Etc.—
Patrolman to pay attention to and report such as violate
the law, 314.
and are noisy or disorderly, 314.
PUBLIC PARKS—
members of Force not to enter while on duty, except,
374.
PUBLIC PEACE—
members of Force to especially preserve, 290.
PUBLIC POUND—
estray horses, swine and cattle to be sent to, 247.
PUNISHMENT—
offenses for which members are liable, 139.
INDEX.
181
PURVEYOR OF HOUSE FOR DETENTION OF WITNESSES—
duties of, 232, 236.
RANK-
rules relating to, 345, 346.
to be affixed in all Police reports, records, etc., 354.
RAT PITS —
laws against, to be enforced, 290.
RECEIVERS OF STOLEN GOODS, PROPERTY, ETC.—
to be reported, 305.
RECORDS—
to be in charge of, 15.
books of, to be kept by Chief of Police, 27.
list of record books to be kept in Chief Clerk's office,
etc., 15.
of examination of applicants by Surgeons, kept in office
of Civil Service Board, 89.
of proceedings of detailed Committees of Board of Sur-
geons, 89.
of lost and sick time, etc., to be forwarded when member
of Force is transferred, 101.
to be kept by Inspectors, 38.
of Steam-boiler Squad, 227.
pertaining to arrests by Detective Force, 197.
to be kept of lost children, 276, 278.
full name to be given in all Police, 354.
of meritorious acts and deeds to be kept in Chief Clerk’s
office, 313.
of arrests for felonies, and for robberies, to be kept by
Captains, 303.
to be kept of lost, stolen or abandoned property, 238.
names of claimants to be recorded, 238.
of violations of corporation ordinances to be kept in
office of Chief Clerk, 18.
of complaints and applications at Detective Bureau, 196.
of disabled horses, and supplies for horses and stables, 268.
of female prisoners to be kept by Matrons, 283.
RELIEVING POINTS—
Captains designate, 60.
duties connected therewith, 60.
to be arranged as to save unnecessary travel for Mounted
Force, 267.
REPORTS (Quarterly, etc.)—
of Chief of Police in regard to suspensions, 21, 350.
to Corporation Attorney, violations of ordinances, 18.
182
INDEX,
REPORTS (Quarterly, etc.) (Continued)—
by Surgeons and Board of Surgeons, 92, 94, 95, 97, 99, 100,
101 , 102 .
by Inspectors, 36, 77.
by Captains, 36, 45, 46, 49, 51, 55, 132, 301, 302, 303, 304, 326,
327.
to be carefully examined by Captains, 45.
in regard to steam boilers, 213, 215, 216, 220, 221, 226.
by officers in command, 36, 45, 347.
to be made to Property Clerk by Captains, 248.
of employers of Special Patrolmen to Chief of Police, 274.
by Special Patrolmen, 273, 274.
by Detective Bureau, 198.
from House for Detention of Witnesses, 233.
in regard to dangerous and inflammable property, 242, 308.
by Property Clerk, 245.
by Superintendent of Telegraph, 255.
of lost children, 276, 278.
by officer in command of School of Instruction, 270.
reports under rule, 293, 305.
full name and rank to be given in all, 354.
erasures on reports, not permitted, 362.
of deaths of members of Force, 97, 347.
to Treasurer’s Bookkeeper, 249.
of unknown dead bodies, 359.
REPRIMAND—
offenses punishable by, 139.
REQUISITIONS (Books and Orders.)—
books, how and where kept, 115.
orders, book of, to be kept, 115.
to be returned with bill to Treasurer, 115.
for supplies, how made, 115.
of supplies for Police Boat, 262.
RESERVE FORCE—
duties in case of fires and riots, 310, 311.
roll to be called on return of, from duty, 355.
RESIDENCES—
of members must be in the City of New York, 321.
to be reported to Captain, 51, 331.
also any change, 51, 331.
record of, to be kept at Station-houses, 51.
RESIGNATIONS—
rules relative to, 322.
INDEX.
183
RESISTANCE TO ARRESTS—
when made, members of Force to require persons present
to assist, 284.
RESOLUTIONS—
of Board, to be reported to Chief of Police by Chief
Clerk, 14.
REWARDS OR PRESENTS—
Surgeons not to receive, 93.
to members, when allowed, 112, 113, 114.
compensation, when allowed, 114.
not to be made to members, without, etc., 113, 114.
RIOTS—
duties of officers in cases of, 26, 74, 152, 311.
duty of members to suppress, 290.
Chief to be present, if necessary, at, 26.
information regarding, to be sent forthwith to Central De-
partment, 253.
ROBBERIES—
special record to be kept of arrests for, 303.
ROLL-CALL—
rules relating to, 59, 355.
ROUNDSMEN—
charges against members, how treated, 135, 136.
full dress, rules, 169, 170.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
to report violations of rules, 146, 325.
tours of duty, 77.
to be assigned by Captain, 77.
under command of Captain and subject to, etc., 57.
Captain to examine reports of, 45.
to set example of sobriety, skill and promptness, etc., 71.
duty to see each Patrolman on duty, etc., 72.
not to call until he has gone over his post, 152.
mode of call by whistle, 152.
is responsible for good order of men under his command,
73.
carefully study rules and regulations, 73.
must constantly patrol their post while on duty, 73.
duty of, in case of fire, burglary, etc., 74.
in relation to inspection of men, 75.
march men when proceeding or returning from duty, in
military order, 331.
rules relating to warrants of arrests, search, etc., 296.
as to salute, 341.
184
INDEX.
ROUNDSMEN ( Continued )—
to inspect sleeping sections in dormitories at Station-
houses, 76.
members to report to, when leaving post, 318.
to report delinquencies, violations of rules, etc., 73.
to have supervision of signal-boxes, instruments, etc., 257.
ROWBOATS (Police)—
use of, not allowed except for Police business, 265.
how marked, 263.
(See Police Boat).
RULES AND DISCIPLINE—
Chief of Police to forward to Chairman of Committee on,
charges against members, 140.
RULES AND REGULATIONS—
Chief of Police subject to, 21.
Chief of Police may issue orders not inconsistent with, 24.
penalty for violation of, 139.
books to be in accordance with, 36.
of Board of Health to be enforced, 211.
conformity to, required, 339.
to be carefully studied by members, 356.
Chief of Police and Inspectors to enforce, 23, 37.
violations of, by Surgeons, to be reported to Chief of Po-
lice, 93.
violations of, to be reported to Captains, 325.
Surgeons may adopt by-laws not inconsistent with, 88.
violations of, ground for complaint, 146.
Squads to be governed by, 209, 210, 211, 212.
to be explained to members of School of Instruction, 270.
SALARIES—
general rules as to payment of, 111.
members prohibited from selling or assigning, 367.
SALUTES—
general rule relating to, 341.
SANITARY COMPANY—
how composed, powers and duties of, 210.
general duties of, 210, 211.
general rules relating to inspection of steam-boilers, 212
to 228.
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION—
where and how established, 269.
in charge of officer, selected by Chief' of Police, 269.
duties of officer in charge, 270.
reports, how and where made, 270.
INDEX.
185
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION ( Continued )—
Patrolmen’s duties in, rule relating to, 271.
use of tobacco prohibited in, 335.
details of instruction in, 270, 271.
for pistol practice, 157.
SEARCPI WARRANT—
rule relating to, 296.
may be executed by Policemen, 289.
SECTIONS—
how and by whom constituted and commanded, 58.
duties in case of fire, 310.
inspection by Sergeants and Roundsmen, 75, 76.
SERGEANTS—
charges by, against members, must be in writing, 135, 136.
service on, for charges, 136.
uniform of, 168, 170, 176.
rules relating to rank, 345, 346.
to correct errors, 45.
change of residence and marriage to be reported by, 51.
sickness of members of Force to be reported to Surgeons,
100 .
to instruct members of sections in use of telegraph signal
boxes, 257.
to receive and enter signals, 257.
general rules thereto, 257.
members to report to, when leaving post, 318.
to report violation of rules, 146, 325.
have charge of Station-houses in certain cases, 52.
under command of Captain, etc., 51.
command sections, 58.
one to be at Station-house at all times, 58.
call roll in absence of Captain only, 59.
reports of, to be examined by Captain, 45.
to sign morning returns, 45.
give to prisoners transcript from Blotters of articles taken
from them, 192.
duties in case of fire, 310.
duty of, as to inspection of bedding, uniforms, etc., 52, 75.
in absence of Captain, powers and duties of, 59, 65.
in turn to patrol Precincts, 66.
responsible for proper performance of duty by their Pla-
toons or Sections, 66.
to take bail, 285.
relieved from duty, and when, 66, 67.
186
INDEX.
SERGEANTS ( Continued )—
to report delinquencies of violations of rules, 68.
as to call by whistle, or raps, 152.
march body of men in military order, 331.
rules relating to warrants of arrests, etc., 296.
salutes, rule relating to, 341.
in charge of Court Squads, duties of, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209.
to make record of and report felonies, 303.
entries to be made in Blotter by, 117.
power of, to administer oaths, in certain cases, 134.
to use discretion in giving tickets of “Charity Organiza-
tion Society,” 194.
to transmit important information to Central Office, 253,
309.
SERGEANTS IN COMMAND—
their powers and duties, 59, 65, 100.
to report meritorious acts and deeds of personal bravery
of members of their Force, 313.
SHIELDS—
Chief Clerk to have charge of, issue, and keep record
of, 13.
shield for Surgeons, 162.
of Special Patrolmen to be numbered and recorded, 272.
of Special Patrolmen to be returned to Chief of Police, 274.
rule relating to, 156, 161.
when off duty, shield should be worn on left breast, 177.
form of, to be worn by Special Patrolmen, 272.
where and how worn, 181.
of deceased members to be returned, 347.
SICK MEMBERS OF FORCE—
Surgeons to visit members reported sick, 100.
Captains to notify Surgeons, giving place of residence, 51,
100 .
particulars of notice, 100.
Surgeons to visit at once, 100.
when sick Patrolmen are transferred, Surgeons to be no-
tified, 101.
Surgeons to keep records of, 102.
sick time, time lost, etc., 102.
when transfer is made. Surgeons to report sick time of
member, 101.
feigned sickness, how treated, 103, 119.
# or caused by improper conduct, 103, 119.
under control of Surgeon, 106.
INDEX.
187
SICK TIME—
to be reported in case of transfer, 101.
to be kept by Surgeons, 102.
and reported to Chief Clerk, 102.
deductions to be made for, 118.
full pay may be allowed, 118.
SIGNAL BOXES-
rule relating to, 257.
SMALL-POX—
rule relative to, 122.
SMOKING—
rules relating to, 335, 340.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS—
members to aid, 363.
residences of owners of unlicensed dogs to be reported to,
363.
SPECIAL ORDERS—
members of Force not to communicate, 338.
SPECIAL PATROLMEN—
to release Board of Police, etc., from all liabilities as to
salary, etc., 272.
Chief Clerk to furnish shields to, 272.
uniform to be worn by, 184.
to be referred to Chief of Police for orders, 272.
employers of, to report to Chief of Police, 274.
rule relating to arrests, 273.
to report monthly to Chief of Police, 274.
powers of, 272.
badge to be worn by, 272.
to be paid monthly in advance, 274.
in case of discharge, shield to be returned to Chief of
Police, 274.
SQUADS—
where prisoners are to be taken, 294.
of what they consist, and how composed, 346.
Court Squad, 207, 208, 209.
commanding officers of, to report to Property Clerk, 248.
in transfers of. Surgeon’s duties, 101.
relating to Pay-Rolls of, 111.
Health Squad, rule, 211.
Steam-boiler Squad, rules 212 to 228.
Bicycle Squad, rule 372.
188
INDEX.
STATION-HOUSES—
belts and clubs allowed to be hung up in, 331.
Surgeons to report as to, 95.
to answer calls from, 98, 100.
cases of illness at, reported by Surgeons, 99.
Inspectors to visit, 36.
must be kept clean and neat, 52, 81, 82.
rule relating to, 188.
beds, bedding, etc., reported on, 52.
cells at, to be kept clean and ventilated, 189.
keys of cells to be hung up behind desk, 189.
how persons may visit cells in, 189.
persons accusing others of crime to be taken to, as wit-
nesses, 316.
lost children to be taken to, 276, 278.
record of lost children to be kept at, 276.
drinking liquor or smoking not allowed, 340.
persons arrested to be taken to, 292.
when reserve Force returns to, from duty, roll to be
called at, 355.
persons arrested by Special Patrolmen to be detained at,
273.
members furnish their own beds and bedding, and keep
them clean and in good order, 336.
indigent persons may be given tickets to “Charity Or-
ganization Society,” 194.
medicines must not be kept at, except, etc., 361.
card playing not allowed in, 351.
what games may be played in, 351.
what furniture and pictures may be allowed in, 190.
when persons are arrested to be taken to, 284, 292.
stoves, pipes, etc., to be preserved, 53.
Surgeons to attend at, 87.
sickness of members of Force to be reported at, 100.
charges to be posted in, in certain cases, 136.
members under suspension to remain in, 350.
Telegraph Blotter to be kept at, 252.
messages received at, in regard to missing persons or
property, 254.
duties of officers in charge of telegraph and telephone at,
254.
use of tobacco prohibited in dormitories of, 335.
STEAM BOILERS AND STEAM GAUGES—
Inspection Squad, how constituted, etc., 212.
examining engineers, rule relating to, 213.
INDEX.
189
STEAM BOILERS AND STEAM GAUGES ( Continued )—
certificates of engineers denied in certain cases, 213.
also renewals, 213.
holders of certificates must apply to officer in command
of Sanitary Company for renewals, 213.
notice of examination, when and how given, 214.
officer in command to detail men to inspect boilers, and
test and report, 215.
owners of, to report location or change of location of
boiler, 216.
exempt, 216.
notice of examination of boiler, 214.
examination by pressure, 217.
limit of pressure, 217.
certificates, when and how granted, 218.
forms of certificate and blanks to be approved by Board
of Police, 228.
proceedings in case of insecure or dangerous, 219, 220.
form of notice in such case, and how served, 219.
owners of, not complying with notice, rule, etc., 220.
order to be made prescribing changes, 220.
use of boiler not allowed, 220.
proceedings under notice of examination, 221.
steam-gauges to be tested by mercury column, 222.
if defective, proceedings, 222.
if correct, certificate to be given, 223.
Steam-boiler Squad have power to control when gauge is
defective, 222.
charge as law directs, 224.
certified engineers only to use or manage, 225.
reports of violations, etc., how and to whom made, 226.
records of inspection to be kept, 227.
reports to be made, 226.
records of proceedings to be kept, 227.
STEAM-BOILER SQUAD—
rules relating to, 212 to 228.
STOLEN PROPERTY—
rules relating to, 237 to 244.
STORES—
Patrolmen to examine doors and low windows of, 314
SUBPOENAS—
Captains to cause to be served, such as are sent them, 48.
members of Force not liable to service of, while on duty
324.
Board of Police may issue, 134.
190
INDEX.
SUITS—
against members of Force, may be referred by Chief Clerk
to Counsel to the Corporation for defense, 16.
SUNDAY DUTY—
by Inspectors or Captains at Central Department, 29.
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TELEGRAPH—
how appointed, 251.
to have general supervision, 251.
to keep Telegraphic Journal, 252.
what entries to be made in Journal, 254.
to report monthly to Chief of Police, 255.
to be notified of absence or sickness of operators, 256.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS—
to be made, of disposition by Courts of cases not reported
on prior morning returns, 45.
SUPPLIES —
records of, where kept, etc., 115.
rule as to payment of bills. 111.
for Station-houses, how made, 115.
for House for Detention of Witnesses, 236.
for Police Boat, 262.
SURGEONS—
not required to make oath to charges made by, against
members of Force, 134.
to report to Chief of Police, members whose families are
afflicted with small-pox or other contagious diseases,
122 .
probationary Patrolmen, rule relating to, 131.
Surgeons appointed by Board of Police, 85.
to take charge of pensioners of Police Pension Fund, 86.
not required to perform any duty outside district of, ex-
cept in cases of emergency, 87.
to elect annually a President and Secretary of Board of
Surgeons, and to fill vacancies, 88.
majority of Board to form a quorum, 88.
records of proceedings of meetings of committees detailed
to examine applicants to be kept in office of Civil Ser-
vice Board, 89.
meetings of, to be held, 94.
detailed committees of, to meet to examine applicants, 90.
no person to be admitted to examination rooms, except, 91.
must make personal examination of applicants, 92.
only to examine such applicants as are authorized by
Board of Police, 93.
INDEX.
191
SURGEONS {Continued)—
and only at Central Department, 93.
to make annual report to Board of Police, on transac-
tions of the year, 95.
and on sanitary condition of Station-houses, etc., 95.
to answer calls from Station-houses and Central Depart-
ment, 98.
and make no charge therefor, in addition to salary, 98.
keep record of all cases attended to by them, etc., 99.
and make written report thereof to Chief Clerk, 99.
visit and treat all sick and disabled members of Force in
his district, 100.
rule relating to visits, 100.
when transfers are made, to send sick time of member
transferred, 101.
to whose district sick member is transferred, to take
charge of, 101.
keep record of sick time of members of Force, 102.
and report the same to Chief Clerk, 102.
make charges against members of Force feigning sick,
103, 119.
report to Board of Health any malignant or contagious
diseases coming under their notice, 104.
not to pass on physical qualifications of candidates who
have been under their medical charge, 105.
nor receive pay for medicine furnished to, or medical at-
tendance upon any member of Force, 93.
charges to be preferred against Surgeon, offending, 93.
when a Policeman is on sick list, is under control and
command of, 106.
medicines for use by members at Station-houses must be
prescribed by, 361.
no liquor allowed in Station-house, exception order of
Surgeon, 340.
to report hospital cases, etc., 293.
to make rules not inconsistent with rules of Board of Po-
lice, 88.
detailed for examination of applicants, 89.
to pass a candidate, the concurrence of three required, 92.
to report deaths of members of Force, specifying time,
cause, etc., 97.
shields, how and when worn, 162.
Force under influence of liquor, to be examined by, 368.
committees of, detailed by President of the Board of Sur-
geons, 90.
192
INDEX.
SURGEONS {Continued ) —
must receive no compensation for official examinations, 93.
leaves of absence of, 121.
to be notified of sickness of, and visit telegraph opera-
tors, 256.
SURGEONS’ DISTRICTS—
by whom made, 6
subject to alteration, 6.
SUSPENSIONS FROM DUTY—
rule relating to, 350.
by Chief, 21, 350.
SUSPICIOUS PERSONS AND PLACES—
duties of Chief of Police relating to, 23, 27.
Captain to report, 302.
Patrolman to watch and report, etc., 314.
carrying satchels at unseasonable hours may be arrested,
314.
SWINE, NEAT CATTLE AND HORSES-
estray to be impounded, 247.
TAILORS—
violating rules of Equipment Bureau to be reported, 151.
purchase of cloth by, 154.
' TELEGRAPH, POLICE—
telegraph lines subject to exclusive use and orders of Po-
lice Department, 251.
under Board of Police, 251.
supervised by a “Superintendent of Police Telegraph,’’ 251.
Telegraph Journal to be kept, 252.
subject to inspection and control of Board of Police, 252.
rule relating to tours of duty of operators, 256.
general duties of operators and officers in charge of, 254.
absence and return of Superintendent to be entered in
Journal, 255.
also all business or duty done by him during his absence,
255.
monthly reports to be made of lost time, absences, etc.,
255.
to be transmitted to Treasurer, 255.
initials of operators to be on messages, 252.
operators must not leave, except, etc., 256.
rules in case of sickness, 256.
leave of absence, to be granted by Chief of Police, 256.
notice to be given to Surgeons in case of sickness of oper-
ators, 256.
INDEX.
193
TELEGRAPH, POLICE {Continued) -
fire alarms received at Central Department, how treated,
254.
signal box, use of, to be explained to members of sections
by Sergeants, 257.
rules relating thereto, 257.
important messages to be reported to, 253.
rule relating to Fire Telegraph keys, 257.
rules shall apply to telephone, 251.
Chief of Bureau of Elections to be accorded use of, 203.
TERRITORY—
of Board of Police, 3, 35.
THEATRES—
must be licensed, 288.
duties of Police Force at, 312.
THIEVES—
suspected, to be reported, 305.
TIGHT-ROPE EXHIBITIONS—
to be protected by net-work, 288.
TOBACCO—
use of, in any form, where not allowed, 335.
TOURS OF DUTY—
Captains to assign Roundsmen to, 77.
charges to be made against Patrolmen who do not dis-
cover burglary committed while on their, 142.
TRANSFERS—
by whom made, 21, 125.
Chief of Police to report to Board, 21, 28.
sick and lost time to be reported in case of, 101, 125.
duties of Captains in case of, 125, 249.
TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATES—
supplied to members, remain the property of the Depart-
ment, 156.
of deceased members, to be returned, 347.
TRAPEZE—
rule relative to performance of, 288.
TREASURER—
payments, how made and authenticated, 111.
to pay cart tickets for transportation of pumps of steam-
boilers, 224.
duties of, relating to rewards or presents to members, 112.
TREASURER’S BOOKKEEPER—
verify footings of pay-rolls, 111.
194
INDEX.
TRIALS—
notice of, to be served, 136.
witnesses, examined at, 134.
against members, when held, 140.
rules relating to, 140.
for violation of orders of Surgeons, 106.
penalty for causing any person to interfere while member
of Force is on, 143.
in private, 144.
UMBRELLAS AND WALKING CANES—
rule relating to carrying of, 331.
UNIFORM—
cloth for, how and where to obtain, 151, 153, 154.
rules relating to, 161, 165, 171.
of officers, described, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170.
summer dress, 174.
when may be worn, 175.
overcoat described, 176.
baton to have number on, 178.
gloves to be worn, except during tours of night duty, 179.
kind of, etc., to be changed by general orders, 179.
to conform to rules and regulations, 180, 334.
always to be clean and neat and in order, 180, 334.
same responsibility on members when not in unifcfrm as
in, 323.
purchase or wearing of another Policeman’s, prohibited,
except, 182.
members may be relieved from wearing, 183.
of Special Patrolman, 184.
of bicycle Patrolmen, 169.
of Harbor Patrolmen, 171, 174.
of Mounted Police, 172.
of Doormen, 173.
•to be always worn on duty, 177.
UNITED STATES MAILS—
persons arrested in charge of, to be taken first to post-
office, 297.
VIOLATION OF RULES—
grounds for complaint, 139.
to be reported, 68, 146, 325, 351.
to be entered on Blotter, 117.
VIOLENCE—
no member to use unnecessary, to prisoner or citizen, 331.
(See also Rules and Regulations.)
INDEX.
195
VOTING—
rights of lawful voters to be enforced, 333.
fraudulent and illegal, to be prevented, 333.
WARRANTS (Of Arrest, Search, etc.)—.
no member of Force permitted to apply for, except, etc.,
296, 331.
of arrest, rules relating to, 286, 289, 296.
powers of members in State, 286, 289.
when arrests may be made without, 284, 285, 290.
to be obtained for occupants of premises having incum-
bered fire-escapes, 366.
WATER PIPES—
rule relating to, 328.
WHISTLES—
Rule 152.
WITNESSES—
Board of Police power to subpoena, 134.
power to administer affidavits of, 134.
testimony of, bow taken, 134.
House for Detention of, to be inspected, 40.
persons accusing others of crime to be taken to Station-
house as witnesses, 316.
House for Detention of, 231 to 236.
WREATHS—
bow and where to obtain, 17, 151, 155.
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