Our policeman.
—J. E. F.
WHAT THE POLICEMAN DOES FOR US
The policeman protects our homes from danger.
He is a soldier of peace, a home-guard, always on duty day and night to guard the peace and safety of the families in his care. He often risks his life, and sometimes loses it, in performing his duty.The policeman protects our property.
He acts as watchman for the houses and stores on his beat, whether the people are at home or away. Careless people often leave doors and windows unfastened. The officer discovers them and protects the tenants from their own carelessness.If a fire breaks out, the policeman turns in an alarm.
If a robbery is committed, he catches the thief and locks him up in the police station.The policeman preserves order and prevents crime.
If people quarrel on the street, disturb the peace, or commit other crimes, he interferes and arrests the guilty persons when necessary.The policeman prevents accidents from fallen wires, holes in the street and pavement, broken store windows, runaways, and other dangers.
The policeman regulates traffic at street corners and busy crossings.
He protects foot-passengers from horses, automobiles, and street-cars. He sees timid people and children safely across the street, and gives information to strangers who are not familiar with the city.
The policeman renders first-aid.
If any one is sick or injured on the streets, he calls the ambulance, sends for the doctor, and renders first-aid himself until help arrives. When children or older people are lost or missing, it is the policeman’s duty to help find them.Any person in trouble on the street will find a friendly helper in the nearest policeman.
His duty is to guard the safety and comfort of all the citizens of his city, to protect them and their homes at all times, so that they can be free to go about their business without fear of harm.