The Settlement is divided into eight districts, each under the. immedint charge of an inspector. Considering the great growth of the Settlement and the consequently increased importance of their duties, we think that the position of the inspector requires enhancing, both in pay and consideration.
All inspectors have the same duties wear the same uniform; the division of this grade into classes seeu"s meaningless. We recommend the abodition of the different classes, and that fan inspector be paid at the rate of Tls. 160 " month, rising by annual increments of Tls. 5 to Tls. 200. The average poy of an inspectonis Tls. 167), it will be raised to Tls.180. The time of reaching the maximum is reduced from ten and a half to nine years and the ma xi-mum is increased by Tls. 5. There is} further the annual increment, which we think is most desirable in the case of The T.-C. herald and S. C. & C. Gazette.
Aue. 16, 1907 men who have served for many years and who reached the position of inspectors; it will stimulate the energy Jand efficiency of men who have shown themselves hardworking and capable menibers of the Force. We do nat propose that the present number of inspectors should be increased.
As regards the greater consideration which we consider due to inspectors, they should not be required to associate with the sergeants and constables.
The position of the inspector will be farther enhanced, and he will be more removed from immediate contact with the sergeants and constables by the creation of the new rank which we propose between that of sergeant and inspector. The designate for this rank is A. sub-inspector will be promoted by selection from amongst the first-class sergeants, He should be paid Tls. 120 a month. His duties will be to act as assistant to the inspector in his district and to relieve him of his work at. the Mixed Court. A man of this rank will also be able to act as inspector in y cease of absence or illness amongst the inspectors, and to take charge of substations. The number of sub-inspectors required appears to us to be twelve.
The beats have been carefully arranged and are kept up to date, but the present number of Europeans to carry at their duties of supervising and controlling as well as walking the more important beats is lamentably insufficient. For the due performance of the routine work of the districts, besides inspectors. the number of men required ix sixty-five sergeants and 111 constables. There are at present so engaged twenty-four! sergeants and seventy-two constables beyond this number there are eleven sergeants and six constables required for detective work and in traffic management. It appears, therefore, that for the daily routine 196 sergeants ani constables are required. We are advised that an allowance of ten per cent must be made for men on leave and sick. For the present needs, therefore, the Force should consist of 2 Chief Inspectors (one each in the'
uniform and detective branch). 11. Inspectors (as at present).
12 Sul-Inspectors.
83 Sergeants.
129 Constables.
237 Ts We do not recommend any advance the pay of the lower ranks; with allowances it is sufficient.
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