16
Jonclere returns showing
the number and state
of
the
arms in the Police Service.
1. Return of anne and particular 22 4
of receipt and present Condition. 2. Return shuwing
deficiency.
of
1.8.
I take the opportunity
to suggest that in addition
to the Ingee,
the
European
Constables at the out stations
might be advantageously ammess with a Revolver pistol of approved Construction to be btained from England.
10 Revolvere will be required.
I have &c.
(Signed) O. May. Superintendent oftolice.
P.S. The above tepooti telates
100
exclusively to the Force on regular- Police duties, but as the guarde formerly furnished by the Military for the protection of
Ner M.
Majesty's Naval Shive and the Jail have been
recently handed over to the Police, with great probability
of continuing
viz:
Tail Guard.
fremment Offices.
lovemanent
be
to be
so guarded.
Actz sorgter Bergls.
..
1
2.
P. Constables.
12.
6.
Total 22.-
it is advisable that the arming of the entire Police Force should- uniform and efficient ; and I respectfully recommend that the "Inyec and Sword bayonet be supplied to these guards, this