the recommendation in the last part
of the paragraph was formerly a practice, but was discontinued on
the recommendation
of Mr Allay, Mr Ryée, Mr Haytlar, and others.
They scarcely think it would assist Justice
or lighten the work of the Police, if
a system of passing
a prisoner
were adopted for it is easy to imagine
cases in which each individual Constable
concerned would have to be called
as a witness.
39. Para. 45. It is also understood that the Police are in the habit of awaiting the arrival of their relief
at the nearest point of the beat, instead of
actively patrolling up to the last
moment. This irregularity should
be put a stop to.
This offence is strictly dealt with, when the evidence proves loitering.
40. Para. 48. When the Police are said to be hardly sufficient for the requirement, why
make use of Constables in the Fire Brigade, thus
causing them to quit their posts. On
very rare occasions of fire breaking out, they
are required for Police work? It would be better, if practicable, to
employ some similar personnel, or to make other
arrangements. There must be miscomprehension of facts;
the Police do not leave their beats, unless they
are Fire Engine drivers, of whom not more than three
could be on duty at one time in
the City.
41. Having concluded my remarks