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curred during the year, for which the parties were arrested by our 

 keepers. Exemplary punishment in each case being imposed by the 

 judge before whom the offenders were cited. 



Regarding the means to be used to stop, if possible, this class of 

 offenders, and to reduce to a corresponding degree the danger to 

 which the general public is liable, either the penalties should be in- 

 creased, or more certain arrest of offenders provided for. One or 

 two mounted patrols would accomplish this. 



KEEPER FORCE, &c. 



The details of this organization were as follows : 

 1 Head keeper. 

 3 Wardens. 

 13 Rangers. 

 27 Post keepers. 

 These have been distributed as follows, in the several parks and 

 squares under the control of the Commissioners : 



PROSPECT PARK. 



3 Wardens. 

 12 Rangers. 

 20 Post keepers. 



WASHINGTON PARK. 



1 Ranger. 



3 Post keepers. 



CARROLL PARK. 



2 Post keepers. 



CITY PARK. 



2 Post keepers. 



TOMPKINS SQUARE. 



1 Post keeper. 



The general management of the force is under the control of 

 Mr. O. C. Bullard, Park Inspector. During the year, one warden, 

 four rangers, and three post keepers have resigned. Two wardens 

 were suspended ; and one ranger and six post keepers have been 

 suspended for definite periods for breach of discipline. Two wardens 

 and one post keeper have been discharged for breach of discipline. 

 One station officer was promoted to head keeper. Three rangers to 

 wardens. Eight post keepers to rangers. 



