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Sec. 233. Bad characters.

He must strictly watch the conduct of all persons of bad character
in such manner as 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.