the Officers and Inspectors of Police on the working of the new night duty system The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police, Mr. Creagh says:
#1 I think there is no reason to doubt that the increased night service has had a good effect in preventing crime, and judging from the enclosed hospital returns for the last six years, the men engaged on it (Chinese and Indian Constables) do not seem to have suffered in health.
Mr. Horspool, the Acting Deputy Superintendent says: "With reference to the continued working of the two-thirds night duty system, I have the honour to report that since its introduction serious night crimes have very materially decreased and are gradually decreasing."
Inspector Grey reports that "Since the two-thirds system, and its modification to suit the Central District, has been introduced the City of Victoria has been very free from night crimes, such as burglaries and larcenies from dwelling houses.
Inspector Braddock thinks the system works well; and Inspector Rivers says: After 12 months experience of the working of the Police duties on the two-thirds system, I still say that during the time the system has been in force,