Establishment of the Secret Service Force
- A Secret Service unit is instituted as part of the police.
- Includes a Chief of Secret Service, multiple detectives, a messenger, and a clerk with assigned salary scales.
Creation of the River and Harbor Force
- The force is responsible for policing waterways.
- Composed of ranks including captain, sergeants, patrolmen, sailing master, engineers, firemen, deck hands, and boatmen.
- Salaries for these officers are specified from $150 to $2,000 per annum.
Duties of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief
- The Chief of Police's duties are guided by the Manila Charter, particularly section 35.
- The Assistant Chief acts as Chief during absence or incapacity and oversees discipline.
- Conflicting provisions in the Manila Charter section 36 are repealed.
Responsibilities of the Chief of Secret Service
- Charged with detective work under the Chief of Police's authority.
- Performs duties assigned by the Chief or prescribed by law or ordinance.
Roles of Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants
- They command roundsmen, ensure efficient policing of beats, and maintain discipline.
- Perform tasks assigned by the Chief or relevant laws.
Duties of Roundsmen and Patrolmen
- Execute policing duties within Manila's jurisdiction.
- Act under the directives of superior officers and applicable ordinances.
Functions of the River and Harbor Police
- Enforce laws and orders related to Pasig River and Manila Bay.
- Arrest violators and perform duties assigned by authorities.
Classification and Language Requirements for Sergeants, Roundsmen, and Patrolmen
- Divided into three classes based on English language proficiency:
- First Class: Thorough English knowledge and understanding of police duties.
- Second Class: Sufficient English for ordinary business transactions.
- Third Class: Speak/read/write Spanish but not English.
- Second-class personnel earn 25% more than third-class counterparts.
- Promotion possible from third to second class upon acquiring English proficiency and competence.
Duties of Medical and Support Personnel
- Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon provide medical care to police personnel.
- Clerks, storekeepers, interpreters, and messengers perform administrative tasks.
- River and harbor personnel operate police boats and perform related duties.
Uniform Policy
- Each police officer or member must pay for their own uniform.
- Uniforms are supplied by the Police Department.
Appropriations and Funding
- Existing appropriations for police maintenance are allocated to support the reorganized department.
Expedited Enactment
- The Act's passage is expedited due to public necessity under commission procedural rules.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon passage on October 31, 1901.