People ex rel. Powers v. Welles

Cullen, J.:

The relator was charged with violating section 5 of rule 24 of the department. This rule prescribes:

“ No member of the force shall, wlme on duty or while off duty in the station house, or in any public house while in uniform, drink any kind of intoxicating or strong liquor. Nor shall they, except in the performance of police duty, enter any saloon or place in which any kind of intoxicating drink is sold or furnished. Nor shall any of the force be or become intoxicated while on duty, or in any public place.”

The specification of the charge is as follows :

“ That at the city of…