Nothing is known of the reason for his original appointment in 1862. Mr. Site Roz was described to me as somewhat harsh in temper and opinionated, but an excellent officer.
This description is confirmed by my own inspector of the Mounting Police. But as to the authority for his appointment, I am not quite certain. However, in his confidential Report # of 1876/86, Maj. O'Brien described him as
"Active & Zealous, One of the most trustworthy and efficient Confidential and detective Police Officers in the Colony": Mr. Bedingfield, late Col. Sec. Mauritius, wrote in the highest terms of his conduct and capacity.
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My Lord,
Government House,
Jelton, 18th November 1872
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's Confidential despatch dated 20th July 1872.
The Right Honourable,
The Earl of Kimberley,
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies.