Decreto Marzo 17 sobre serenos

Abstract

The image contains news about the Governor of the province who has issued Ordinance 149 to establish gas lighting instead of night lights. The implementation of gas public lighting is considered necessary but faces a lack of financial resources. Therefore, it has been decided that from the private contributions collected, watchmen will be hired to provide security services in specific areas of the city. These watchmen will be nominated by the Government and will have responsibilities such as monitoring the behavior of their subordinates, informing the authorities in case of crimes and collecting the contribution from the watchmen. This measure seeks to improve public safety and reduce the expenses associated with the ancient practice of night watchmen. The implementation of this Ordinance seeks to guarantee the security of property and public morals in the province. News Published in El Repertorio on March 19, 1853