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Sec. 23-29. Watching conduct of persons of bad character, etc.

Every policeman shall strictly watch the conduct of all persons
of bad character in such manner that it will not be evident
to them that they are being watched, fixing in his mind
such impressions as will enable him to recognize persons
whom he frequently meets in the streets at night, and to the
utmost of his power prevent the commission of assaults,
breaches of peace and other crimes about to be committed.
(Code 1959, § 23-29.)