RCU KW has recently unveiled new look offices at its Argyle Street Headquarters which are divided into individual work stations and give each individual officer his/her own workspace and a little more privacy. As part of the initiative for improving the working environment of JPOs in Crime KW, a work improvement team was set up to examine the feasibility of introducing individual working spaces for officers.

¡@"The main problem in achieving our objective was the lack of space.We initially intended to use government furniture in the project, however, we soon found that because of space constraints this would be impractical," said CIP PCU 2 KW, Pat Laidler who has in recent months been responsible for the project. "We then liaised with P & D and SM and after receiving their support for our project, we identified a private contractor who supplied the office furniture. We have also taken the opportunity to improve the decoration and lighting."

¡@Victor Lo, SSP Crime KW, commented that the trial scheme has been a great success. He is particularly happy with the input given by the JPOs involved in the WIT who have been consulted throughout and are responsible for the final product. The response of JPOs has been very positive. The introduction of work stations encourages all to take more pride in the working environment. Many officers have brought plants into the offices.

¡@DSSGT Kong Chi-kai who has been in the Police Force for 32 years and has seen many changes in the accommodation provided to CID said that the improvement has been very well received by his men. "lf officers have a pleasant working enviroment, morale is better and they have a more positive approach to daily work." In view of the success of this pilot project, the feasibility of extending it to other Crime teams in KW in being studied.