He was a master of dissimulation, and on this account an object of dislike and suspicion.

But until his later years, his intellect was clear and far-seeing, penetrating all disguises.
Throughout his reign Tiberius strove to do his duty to the Empire at large, and maintained with great care the constitutional forms which had been established by Augustus.

Only two changes of importance were made.
First, the IMPERIAL GUARD, hitherto seen in the city only in small bodies, was permanently encamped in full force close to the walls.

By this course the danger of riots was much lessened.

Secondly, the old COMITIAS were practically abolished.