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ment as deputy sheriffs; but not more than ten such members shall be so elected and
recommended by any companv for appointment as deputy sheriffs in any county. In
case of vacancy or vacancies on account of death, removal or resignation, such com-
pany may elect and recommend another member or members for appointment to fill
such vacancy or vacancies."
In case of a large county where more than 10 deputies are needed, the
county judge has authority to authorize the appointment of special deputies.
It is advisable for the association to insure its deputies against injury
while on duty.
The Illinois law further requires that the association keep a copy of
its constitution in a suitable book, with the names of all members and the
date when they became members, also dates .of withdrawal of any members.
The Indiana law covering the appointment of special officers reads as
follows:
"Said corporation shall have power with the consent of the board of commis-
sioners of the county wherein the certificate of association is recorded, to designate
any or all members of the association who during their term of appointment shall have
all the power of constables, and such association shall furnish the board of commis-
sioners a list of the names of members so designated, and if consent is given the
board shall enter upon its record an order reciting the names of such persons, and that
the consent of the board has been given to such appointments, and the record so made
shall authorize and empower the county auditor to issue to each member so designated
a certificate of his appointment as constable; Provided: That such constables shall
have power to pursue and arrest horse thieves and all other criminals against the
laws of the State of Indiana, and to serve papers relating to the same, and to follow
and pursue such criminals into and through any part of the State of Indiana; and in
the absence of warrant shall have power to arrest and hold in custody without warrant
and for such time as may be neessary to procure a waarrant."
In Wisconsin, consult the sheriff as to method to follow in securing
appointment of special deputies.
Suggested Activities for Protective Associations
Following are measures which a protective association can adopt which
will help prevent stealing within the community:
1. Posting farms.
2. Offering rewards.
3. Marking property.
4. Installing burglar alarms.
5. Establishing means of quick communication.
6. Questioning strangers and suspicious claracters.
7. Shooting matches.
8. Inspecting dealers' licenses.
9. Cooperating with game wardens.
10. Cooperating with chambers of commerce in passing on solicitors
and agents.
11. Entertainment at meetings.
12. Advertising your association.
Posting farms of members is an effective way of advertising the fact
that there is a protective association in operation in the community. Weath-
erproof signs bearing the name of the association and stating that this
property is protected against theft, trespass and arson by "Such and Such Asso-
ciation" should be placed in a prominent place on the farm of every member.
Offering rewards will cause a would-be thief to think twice before steal-
ing in localities where there is a price on the head of every person who com-
mits a felony. Further, it is an incentive to all persons to help catch the
thief when stealing has been reported.
Marking property:    It is essential that a man be able to identify his
property if it is stolen and recovered, in order to hold the thief. Also a

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