Manual of the St. Paul Police Department, 1923 — 6

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

P. 126. Uniforms.—The uniform of the Police Bureau shall be of such material and style as may from time to time be designated by the Chief of Police, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety.

P. 127. All policemen shall at once equip themselves with the regulation equipment. Patrolmen shall wear the prescribed uniform at all times while on duty, including their appearance at parades, etc., except when assigned to plain-clothes duty.

P. 128. All patrolmen reporting for duty or while in uniform must have their buttons clean and bright and their dress and uniform in all other respects must conform to the regulations of the Bureau.

P. 129. Only black boots or shoes are permitted to be worn while on duty in uniform.

P. 130. All policemen when in uniform shall wear the shield on the outside of the outermost garment, over the left breast, and on all occasions while in uniform, conspicuously display their shields so that the entire surface of the same may be easily and distinctly seen.

P. 131. Uniforms and parts of uniforms must be made in strict accordance with the regulations.

P. 132. Officers while on duty shall not wear in view of the public any medals, emblems or insignia of societies or organizations except those provided by the Police Bureau.

P. 133. An officer whose uniform or equipment is soiled or not in condition to be passed by his commanding officer, will be suspended without pay until he procures new uniform or part of uniform or has uniform put in proper condition.

P. 134. When any member of the force wears the uniform on or off duty, he shall wear the whole uniform, including the cap.

P. 135. Chauffeurs shall wear the prescribed uniform when on duty, unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police.

P. 136. Upon failure of patrolmen and officers so to equip themselves and keep themselves as provided for by this rule, commanding officers will refuse to place them on duty and report them unfit for duty to the Chief of Police.

DETECTIVES AND PLAIN CLOTHES MEN

P. 137. General Orders.—It shall be the duty of all members of the bureau detailed to detective duty to co-operate with all the members of the force in the prevention of crime and the detection of the same and in the arrest of criminals. To secure a co-operation and a unity of action, each member shall report in writing each day to the Officer in charge the result of all the work he has been engaged in for the previous 24 hours. He shall report such other information as he may obtain of any occurrences bearing in any way upon any crime that may have been committed or tending to throw light thereon, or that may be of assistance to the bureau in leading to the arrest of any criminal whether he be assigned to such case or not. All reports shall be made to the Officer in charge.

P. 138. Reporting.—All detectives and plain clothes men shall report in person to the Officer in charge each day at the hours designated by him and when the nature of their services will permit unless excused by the commanding officer. When the character of the case engaging the attention of an officer prevents his reporting in person, he shall report by telephone as near the hours designated as is practicable. When reporting in person each officer shall answer roll call each morning.

P. 139. Hourly Reports.—Each detective and plainclothes man shall report as ordered to the office at least once each hour while on service, giving the location from which he reports, which shall be noted with the time of reporting on the records.

P. 140. Attending Court.—Detectives and plain clothes men attending Court or detailed at a specific location for continuous service, shall report by telephone at the time of arrival at such location, and again at the time of their departure therefrom.

P. 141. Leaving Office.—Each detective and plain clothes man, when leaving the office, shall report to the commanding officer, stating the case or duty upon which he is about to engage, with such information regarding the work as will thoroughly acquaint him with the same.

P. 142. May be Excused.—Detectives and plain clothes men may be excused when engaged upon cases, or upon detailed services, from specific reportings by the Officer in command, but no detective or plain clothes man shall be excused from the services of the bureau except upon the approval of the Chief of Police.

P. 143. Reporting Sick.—Detectives and plain clothes men compelled to be absent from service on account or sickness will follow the same procedure as members of the uniformed Department.

P. 144. Progress of Case.—Detectives and plain clothes men shall promptly report in writing to the Officer in command the progress made in cases assigned to them, and on the completion of the case see that the proper detailed report and entry with the disposition, is entered upon the records of the office. They will be held responsible for the completion of the records on the books of the office in cases upon which they are engaged, including the final record and disposition by court proceeding.

P. 145. Receiving Assistance from Brother Officers.—Detectives and plain clothes men to whom a case is assigned receiving assistance from a brother officer, shall cause the facts of such assistance to be noted in his report and record of the case, but the final disposition of the case subject to the notations above indicated, shall be credited to the officer in charge of the case. It shall be the duty of the officers to render every assistance possible when requested, but one officer shall not interfere with or independently work upon a case unless by direct detail of the commanding officer or the Chief of Police.

P. 146. Rules and Regulations.—The rules and regulations governing members of the Bureau of Police as to personal habits and conduct shall apply with equal force and authority to officers assigned to detective duty, in so far as is consistent with their line of duty, and the character of work upon which they are engaged, and officers are especially cautioned in this regard that the standard of the bureau may be above criticism.