38.
39
103
" got up and made the subject of -
"
examination would in themselves
"do much to banish at least theoretical
"ignorance ?" It is the duty of the Chief Inspector to see to this examination. The Committee asked the Acting Chief Inspector
on this point (p. 177) Frank questions
would
-uny knowledge of the discipline of the Force I should imagine that the
answers he probably gave not agree with this sweeping condemnation. The fact appears to be ignored that these Regulations are read out once a month. These
are
practically contain an epitome of the whole duty of a Constable, and little is omitted that the ordinary
common sense
of any grown-up
person would not supply, so to
the
the niceties of presumptive, (p. 146 line 20
or as it is more commonly called
in criminal cases circumstantial evidence, I cannot but think the ordinary beat Constable had better content himself with facts,
and the
and leave custody of his prisoner, as is done now, to experienced European Officers
to supplement
and Chinese Detectives
There is
is a course of practical instruction that I carry on
systematically, which is that when a Constable is reported for any Breach of Discipline, I always have an officer of his nationality present, and I make opportune remarks, that I have no doubt
whatever filter through the subordinates:
Member