The newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 663     September 8 to September 21, 1999 Contents Highlights: News Police bravery lauded with lives saved in airport crash Dispatch of injured smooth amid 'battlefield' conditions Unit braves potential time bomb to free those trapped Crime rates remain low Police watchdog enhanced Typhoon Sam keeps officers busy Illegal racers parked in Police blitz New boats boost patrols Prompt action to safeguard life at Shek Kip Mei Features The Shark's swansong In Brief Mainland diplomats meet top officers SP promotions Commendations for KW officers Portuguese police visit the CP Photo Features Police assist in airport clean up Healthy Lifestyles Do you have insomnia? Sport Tai chi duo take wushu title Editor: Polly Leung: 2866-6171 Reporters: Linda Cheng: 2866-6172 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: September 14