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Sec. 24-14. Same—Taking out prisoners to labor.

The foreman of the work force shall take out such prisoners
as may from time to time be delivered to him by the city sergeant
and shall require them to perform such labor as may
previously have been designated by the city manager. The
foreman shall treat such prisoners humanely, using at the
same time, however, all such measures as may be necessary
to secure diligent service on the part of the prisoners and to
prevent their escape. (Code 1959, § 24-14.)