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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6ти SEPTEMBER, 1862.
Clothing to be re- turned on demand.
Monthly Medical examination.
Promotion.
Drunkenness and incivility.
use gross language, or
Chinese,-
1 Blue Camilet Jacket,
1
Trowsers,
To be worn a year.
1
17
Trowsers,
1 Nankin Jacket,
1 Pair Chinese Shoes,
1 Chinese Cap,
2. The Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements, delivered to the care of the Constable, are the property of the Government, and must be redelivered on demand in a proper In the event of loss state of repair, reasonable allowance being made for wear and tear.
or injury it will be replaced or repaired at the expense of the Constable.
3. He shall be examined monthly by the Colonial Surgeon for the purpose of ascertaining if he be infected with Venereal or other disease, and notwithstanding these examinations it is ordered that every member of the Force when becoming so infected, shall apply at once to the Colonial Surgeon for medical aid.
4. Promotion will be awarded as justly as practicable to those, who, by their good conduct, activity, and ability seem to deserve it.
5. The Constable will remember that the offences of drunkenness and incivility must and will be severely visited; that he is employed by and for the public, to maintain good order, and protect the well disposed; that he is expected to be civil and obliging, and orderly beyond others, that his duties are extraordinarily responsible; and that while he confers a great obligation on society by performing them efficiently, he entails on it a great injury by performing thein inefficiently.
Not to retaliate, or 6. He will be careful not to interfere unnecessarily, and is expected to bear with- resort to improper vio- out retaliation, or loss of temper, any improper language or behaviour from those whom he may meet in the course of his duty, and not to resort to blows unless it be necessary
lence.
To be ready for duty calls, at all times.
To wear Uniform.
Smoking in Uni-
form.
Frequenting taverns,
in order to maintain his ground, or to secure the safe custody of the prisoner.
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way
7. In addition to the ordinary duty required of him, he must be ready at his Sta- tion at all times, to turn out on the shortest notice, to exert himself in lawful
any that be pointed out to him, or that he may see to be needful. He must keep his
may whole time to be spent in his duty if necessary, not engaging in any other calling, and he must bear in mind that although not actually on duty he is equally called upon to act when the necessity occurs.
8. He must appear at all times, when abroad neatly dressed in his uniform.
9. He must not smoke when on duty, or while in uniform.
10 He must not frequent Taverns, or similar houses of public resort, he must not fiq dr when exciting, drink any intoxicating liquor when on duty, nor receive any such liquor without paying or receiving such li-ready money for it.
liquor when on duty,
quor on credit.
Not to carry a stick. 11. He must not carry a stick, or any weapon, other than those of his Police
Appointments.
To be friendly with
12. He must endeavour to keep on friendly terms, with the Soldiers of the Garrison soldiers and sailors. and avoid all unnecessary interference with them or Sailors of fler Majesty's, or a
foreign Navy, whilst on shore.
To acquire local knowledge.
To shew his num- ber.
To touch his Cap to his superior.
Not to converse whilst on duty.
To execute Warrants.
General duties.
Entering Gaming Houses.
13. He must endeavour to acquire a knowledge of the names of the streets, the oc- cupants of the Houses, and the places in which the fire Engines are kept.
14. He must tell and shew his number, and give all the information, and assistance in his power to any person requiring him to do so.
15. He must salute the Officers in authority over him, the heads of the Govern- ment Departments and Magistrates, whenever he may meet them.
16. He will not enter into unnecessary conversation with any person when on duty, but move about observing an upright and proper carriage.
17. He will pay implicit obedience to the lawful orders of those set over him and execute all warrants, and other documents, when directed to do so by a Magistrate.
18. He will constantly bear in mind that his duty mainly consists in the prevention of crime, and the maintainance of good order and good feeling, in that portion of the district which is entrusted to his care.
19. He will upon no account enter any gaming house, except under special direc-