CO129-047 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1854 [8-12] — Page 103

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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