General Order No. 41, 1870

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1. Unknown says:

   2010-02-19 at 23:23

   We have a Patrol Guide now, but my father spoke of the old general orders! Good find!

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2. PCM says:

   2010-02-19 at 23:39

   Actually a student of mine found it. So thanks to him!

   In Baltimore we still have "General Orders." Like the Patrol Guide, it's much thicker than it used to be. It's also much thicker than it should be.

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3. PCM says:

   2010-02-19 at 23:40

   And I particular love that was against general orders to talk to people! Now there's a recipe for good policing.

   Of course I'm sure that then, just like now, these rules were only enforced selectively.

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4. Unknown says:

   2010-02-20 at 19:58

   There is still an order against "uncessary conversation" in the new patrol guide. The PG though, does not define exactly who with or for how long conversation would be to break that rule.

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