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“Now, Firemen, you may stand back while I call out our Police Force. The twelve boys on the right will step up.”

The chosen Firemen retired after being introduced, and the twelve policemen eagerly ran over to Uncle Ben’s side.

“These are to be our official policemen in camp. They are going to be taught all that a policeman needs to do and know, and they are responsible for the laws and good reputation of Happy Hills. If anyone needs help or advice about matters here or in any personal problem, the policeman must give what aid he can.

“The police must see that rules and regulations are carried out to the letter, and all games, drills, or other public gatherings must be ordered by them, and all nuisances removed.

“If a member of either Fire Department or Police Force is disloyal to his fellow-man or breaks his vow to live up to the laws governing his department, he will be discharged, and another boy elected to fill the vacant place. But I hope no such vacancies will occur.”

Uncle Ben then mentioned other important things and good points in managing the camp, and told the police he had blue uniforms for them to wear when on duty. He held up a suit made of blue denim, and a cap to match, but no clubs were to be given to this police force! Weapons were tabooed by Uncle Ben.