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windows or doors are found broken open or unsecured,
he shall promptly report the fact to
his superior officer who shall immediately
notify the owner, tenant, or responsible agent
of such premises. The patro lman shall summon
assistance if necessary, and safeguard such
prem i ses.
RULE 116 DWELLINGS - TO OBSERVE, A patrolman
shall pay particular attention to residences
of famil ies, within his post, who are temporarily
out of the city.
RULE 117 TRAFFIC - REGULATION OF. When any
thoroughfare becomes blocked with traffic, a
patrolman shall restore normal traffic flow.
When the stream of traffic is continuous he
shall open the way for pedestrians wishing to
cross, attend children and aged or infirm persons
who would otherwise be exposed to traffic
danger.
RULE 118 HAZARDS - NUISANCES. While on duty,
a patrolman shall note and remove, whenever
possibl e, all street and sidewalk obstructions,
and defects from which accidents may
occur. He shall visit all places where temporary
bui lding pe rm its are granted, where
open ings and excavati ons are made, and see
that suitable accommodations are provided for
public travel. He shall observe all coal
holes left exposed or insecure , all street
lamps not I ighted or that are in need of repair,
as well as all nuisances and other matt
e r s affecting the safety fl.nd convenience of
the public or the inte res t of the City. He
shall s ubmit a written report of all such
findings to his commfl.nding officer. When conditions
are discovered which are immediately
dan gerous to I ife and I imb, he shall noti fy
his station-house and do all in his power to
remedy the conditions and remove the hazard.
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