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during the same period; and a further return of the number of voluntary resignations during the same period :—

Dismissals.

Compulsory Resignations.

Voluntary Resignations.

Discharges. Rule 68 of the regulations provides that a printed certificate of character, made out in accordance with his record, shall be granted to every man who has been discharged from the Force. No other certificates of character or service are allowed to be given to parties leaving the Force. This rule has not been strictly observed. No exception can be taken to the form of printed certificate, but objection is taken that the man who leaves after many years of excellent

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Period. Number of Dismissals. Reason for Dismissal. 1/7/07 to 30/6/08 1! Using obscene language. m Being under the influence of liquor. Convicted of assault. Making a false statement in his application to join police. Total .. 6 Being under the influence of liquor, and making a false statement regarding a rug. Being under the influence of liquor. Being concerned in disorderly conduct on the public street, and failing to render assistance to a person who hap] been assaulted. Convicted of assault. /l 1/7/08 to 30/6/09 6 {1 Total ..

Period. Number. Reasons. 1/7/07 to 30/6/08 {! (i Marrying without permission. Borrowing money from an hotelkeeper. Seducing a girl and refusing to marry her. Total .. 3 1/7/08 to 30/6/09 I? - 1 Immorality. Failing to report theft of a purse and £1 12s. 6d., and failing to account to the owner for the money which he advised her he had recovered. Neglecting to assist his brother constables in a street disturbance. Receiving beer when on duty. Making a false statement regarding his marriage when applying for enrolment. 2 1 Total .. 7

Period. Number. 1/7/07 to 30/6/08 1/7/08 to 30/6/09 Total .. 32 29 61