1915_public local laws_452_9
CHAPTER 451 AN ACT TO PROVIDE RURAL POLICEMEN FOR CERTAIN TOWNSHIPS IN THE COUNTY OF ANSON. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
That before entering upon the discharge of their duties the said policemen shall take and subscribe to the following oath: I solemnly swear (or affirm) that during my term of office as policeman I will study the act creating the office and prescribing my duties, and will be alert and vigilant to enforce the criminal laws of the State, and to apprehend and bring to punishment every violator of the same, and will conduct myself at all times with due consideration to all persons, and will not be influenced in any matter on account of personal: bias or prejudice: so help me, God. The oath of office, after being taken and subscribed by said policemen, shall be filed with the clerk of the Superior Court of Anson County, together with the bond provided for in this act.