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by Japanese tourists DEAR SIR, My husband and I were on holiday in Hong Kong in December of 1998. While sightseeing in Mongkok we stopped into a Chinese herbal medicine shop on Argyle Street where we ended up being cheated by its staff. We reported the incident to the Mongkok Police Station on December 22. On December 27, several hours before we were scheduled to leave Hong Kong, police informed us that the case had been solved. We would like to thank Police Constable Chan Wing-kin and Sergeant Shing Kin-wah of the Mongkok Police Station for their assistance when we reported the case. We are also grateful to Detective Police Constable Wu Chi-kwong whose friendly attitude and professional capabilities particularly impressed us. In the end, the efficiency of the Hong Kong Police and these officers reassured our confidence in the safety and security of Hong Kong. Thank you very much. Mr and Mrs Kobahashi |
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 DEAR SIR, At the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service we are out "on the prowl"Ó, looking for anyone who is willing to donate blood to help us maintain the supplies necessary to meet the 700 units of blood used every day in hospitals throughout Hong Kong. Despite some unfounded fears associated with donating blood, it is surprisingly easy. All you have to do is to visit one of our centres and our friendly and professional staff will look after you, making sure that your visit is pleasant and relaxed. Members of the Hong Kong Police Force have regularly and routinely supported the Red Cross with their generous donations of blood for which the Hong Kong Red Cross is most grateful. In this appeal, we are particularly interested in those of you who have rhesus negative blood as this is relatively rare. All the different blood groups ¡Ð A, B, AB and O ¡Ð have a rhesus positive and negative factor. Unfortunately, someone with rhesus negative blood cannot receive positive blood though it is not a problem the other way around. It is therefore crucial for us to have a ready supply of negative blood. In fact, O negative blood is known as the Universal Donor because it is compatible with every blood group, making it the single most valuable and the most widely used type of blood in emergency situations, when every second can make the difference between life and death. Only one in 370 local Chinese, and one in seven Caucasians have rhesus negative blood, so you can see why we are so interested in gaining the support of those of you who have rhesus negative blood. All blood donated to us is tested and you will learn your blood type and find out if you have a positive or negative factor. Although we are interested in everyone who would like to donate blood, if you're indeed rhesus negative, we would like you to become a regular donor. Alternatively you can choose to go on our reserve list and we will call you for a donation only if there is an urgent need for your blood type. That sums the situation up in a nutshell. By becoming a blood donor, you will be helping to save lives. If you would like to become a donor, simply visit one of our centres and have a chat with our friendly staff. Or give us a call and get the address of the centre that is closest to you. Alternatively, call our Senior Nursing Officer, Aliena Mak on 2710-1298, or send her a fax at 2780-4151.
Mrs Elsie Rawlinson, Nursing Officer
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by Portsmouth University FOLLOWINGa visit to PTS last August by two of its senior staff, Portsmouth University, UK, donated a collection of 57 reference books on criminology to the PTS Library for use by the school and members of the Force. The books are now available in the PTS library for reference only. Last month, Commandant PTS Wong Doon-yee took the opportunity to thank Portsmouth University for its generous donation and to present a souvenir to the university's representative Barry Loveday during his visit to Hong Kong, after which Mr Loveday was joined for lunch in the PTS Officers' Mess by many Force graduates of Portsmouth University. |
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This photograph of SP DDC Lantau District, Steve Carruthers being searched by a French police officer at last year's Soccer World Cup in France elicited quite a response. Congratulations to this issue's caption winner, S T Tam, APRO CRIME, CW HQ. |
