The newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 669     December 8 to December 23, 1999 Contents Highlights: News Station merges to boost efficiency Officers keep cool amid 'chaos' - 8 police injured in flurry of violence Tuen Mun revamp proves effective - District will be 'leaner and meaner' Officers net drowning man Joint effort bringing unlawful kindergartens to book Schoolies help Police caution jaywalkers Perseverance pays off Force ready to baulk rise in cyber crime Clearing the mess' mess! Force lab wins top accreditation System upgrades boost productivity Another log in Marine history Seminar addresses radar concerns In Brief Judicial visit Volunteers show their 'X'-cellence KW commendations Barge operators thank Marine officers Photo Features FS visits PTS youth trainees Canine constables graduate for Customs duties The West's best and the South's clout Visit by PLA Officals Sport Running with the Dragons Tai Po waterfront fun run Adventure of a lifetime! Editor: Lam Fai: 2866-6171 Reporters: Linda Cheng: 2866-6172 Brendan Delfino: 2866-6173 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: December 14