The Newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 658 June 30 to July 13, 1999 Contents Highlights: News New equipment for Emergency Units brings rescue boost OffBeat goes from strength to strength Force pays tribute to Sir Shiu Kin All's fair in race for PC to Sergeant promotions Seminars increase muscle in child abuse battle Feature Community samples new improvements to Sha Tin In Brief Mainland officials visit the CP and bureaux Kudos from official during parade Visit by LA officials Photo Feature New equipment for Emergency Unit Force dragon boaters whitewash competition Friendly trip improves Mainland ties Sport Hot conditions leave Police competition sweating bullets Cheung Sha Wan volley second round of ping-pong championship Tough cross-border tennis friendly results in a draw Editor: Polly Leung: 2866-6171 Reporters: Linda Cheng: 2866-6172 Margaret Ho: 2866-6173 Brendan Delfino: 2866-4774 Photography: Benny Ho: 2866-6174 Yiu Chi-fai: 2866-6174 Fax: 2866-4161 Address: OffBeat, PPRB, 4/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Internet: http://www.info.gov.hk/police Email: offbeat@police.gcn.gov.hk Deadline for next edition: July 6