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Police Review '97

OUT early this month, the engaging, colourful and newly designed Police Review '97 comes in two bilingual volumes and is a pleasure to read and view. Detailing the activities of the Force in Hong Kong's year of transition in words and great photography, the Review goes beyond the realm of mere "annual report" and is likely to keep Force members dipping into it throughout the year ----- and for years to come.
Chief Secretary for Admin Anson Chan, along with police and government officials, prepare the time capsule

The Police Review 1997 is a bilingual full-colour publication in two volumes.
Its 48-page first volume, "A Year of Transition", features a summary report highlighting the major activities of the Force in 1997, particularly the Handover and the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings with a large collection of photographs capturing the memorable events of the past year.

Volume 2, "Organisation and Statistics", details the activities of the various police departments for the year under review and contains clear information on the organisation of the Force along with statistics for in-depth study.
The Review was put inside a time capsule at a ceremony on 15 May at the Chek Lap Kok airport to mark the completion of government facilities there.

Overseas Inspectors' Association (OIA) election results

ON Friday evening 16 May 1998 the Overseas Inspectors Association (previously the EIA) had its Annual General Meeting. The meeting was well attended and the membership was ably briefed by outgoing Chairman Martin Cadman.

As a result of the Membership Ballot the following members were elected onto the New OIA Committee:

Steve Handley, Chairman

Francis Carroll, Vice Chairman

Steve Berry, Treasurer

Simon Hannaford, Secretary

Richard Bone, Quartering, New Member

Dave Slater, Social Amenities Council, New Member

John Carroll, Membership

Mark Ford McNicol, Media and Medical, New Member

Mark Taylor, Family Protection Fund, New Member.

The new Chairman and Committee wish to record their thanks to outgoing Chairman Martin Cadman for his excellent work over the last two years on behalf of the Association. Thanks also goes to outgoing members Neil Dunn, Steve Tait and Paul Mousey.

According to Mark Ford McNicol: "The Association will continue to serve its membership and take the leading role in liaison between Overseas Inspectors and Force Management."

NTS officers bring cheer to Lek Yuen

SSP NTS Peter Morgan and some of his officers with guests from Lek Yuen Sheltered Workshop

So Siu-him clowning around with guests in NTS Police Officers' Mess

FURTHER enhancing the friendly relationship between the police and the community, last month the NTS Region Police Officers' Mess threw a party for some 90 denizens of Lek Yuen Sheltered Workshop with the police officers taking care of everything from performance of shows to preparation of delectable food and a lucky draw.

Judging by the reaction of the guests, a great time was had by all - a testament to the enthusiastic NTS police officers who dedicated themselves to making the event enjoyable.

Hosting the party, PMC of NTS Officers' Mess, SSP Peter Morgan said that the police image was not always accurately depicted on TV and he hoped that joint activities with the community would adequately project a more positive image.

The disabled and ex-mental patients from Lek Yuen Sheltered Workshop of the Social Welfare Department enjoyed a variety of programmes, among which was an interactive magic show performed by So Siu-him, Liaison Officer from the Police Community Relations Office, who had audience members shouting in surprise and amusement.

Also posing as a clown, Mr So demonstrated his consummate skill at blowing balloons into animal shapes which were given to members of the audience.

The lucky draw (which saw all in attendance receive a prize) brought much cheer.

PCRO ST, Wong Kwok-wah said that the event (sponsored by the NTS Region Officers' Mess) was the first - and definitely not the last - of its kind for the region with the objectives to strengthen communication and to foster a good mutual relationship between the police and the community.

KW IT!!!

JUNE sees the culmination of Kowloon West's Smoking Awareness Campaign begun earlier this year with the KW Stop Smoking Competition '98 in which officers will be sponsored (on a daily basis) to stop smoking for the entire month.

Each officer who butts out for the month will receive a certificate and all funds raised will be donated to the Hong Kong Cancer Fund.

Certificates will also be awarded to the major and minor units which raise the most money for charity - and to the individual officer with the highest donation.

RC Kowloon West Jim Walker, a staunch advocate of the Force's healthy lifestyle, wants his officers to butt out

So, "Be a Buddy" to someone trying to give up smoking and either sponsor him/her, or help them to get through the temptation to light up.

Police Review '97
	OUT early this month, the engaging, colourful and newly designed Police Review '97 comes in two bilingual volumes and is a pleasure to read and view. Detailing the activities of the Force in Hong Kong's year of transition in words and great photography, the Review goes beyond the realm of mere "annual report" and is likely to keep Force members dipping into it throughout the year ----- and for years to come.	Chief Secretary for Admin Anson Chan, along with police and government officials, prepare the time capsule
The Police Review 1997 is a bilingual full-colour publication in two volumes. Its 48-page first volume, "A Year of Transition", features a summary report highlighting the major activities of the Force in 1997, particularly the Handover and the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings with a large collection of photographs capturing the memorable events of the past year.
Volume 2, "Organisation and Statistics", details the activities of the various police departments for the year under review and contains clear information on the organisation of the Force along with statistics for in-depth study. The Review was put inside a time capsule at a ceremony on 15 May at the Chek Lap Kok airport to mark the completion of government facilities there.