Smithfield Bridewells, aka Jails – 1913
The following images were taken from Smithfield Town Council records dated April 3, 1913 concerning the location and maintenance of Smithfield’s “bridewells”, also known as jails, and the duties of Smithfield police officers.
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The Olneyville Times
November 27, 1891
An town ordinance relating to the Smithfield Police Department was passed on May 28, 1937 establishing the structure, pay, appointments, and duties of police officers. It is copied here from Council Record Book #9, pages 18 – 23.
To view PDF file of 1937 ordinance, click on link below.
Staples Scan 11-19-2019_10-09-33-016
Below is a copy of the Smithfield Police Ordinance adopted April 3, 1913. It was repealed with the passage of the 1937 ordinance.
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