CHaP. 281.—An ACT to provide for policewomen in all cities having a
population of 15,000 or over as shown in the latest United States
census. (H. B. 178.)

Approved March 17, 1916.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
in all cities having a population of fifteen thousand or over as
shown in the latest United States census, there may be appointed
by the authority having the right to appoint policemen at least
one policewoman, who shall have all the powers and duties in
maintaining order and enforcing the law, by arrest or other-
wise, shall be amenable to the same regulations and receive like
compensation, as policemen of such city. Provided, that in
each city having a population of sixty thousand or more, ac-
cording to the latest United States census, there may be at least
two policewomen and the councils, or other governing bodies of
cities of the first class may increase the number of policewomen
in like manner and under like conditions as the number of po-
licemen are increased; and provided that the city of Danville
is excepted from the provisions of this act.

2. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are
hereby repealed.