The newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 673     February 16 to February 29, 2000 Contents Highlights: News New and improved uniforms on the way Tough action douses illicit fireworks Forensic course hones cyber Sherlocks Road safety upped despite fatality fall HKI walkers raise $124,000 Inspection course gets back to basics Dicky electrifies career development Tsim Sha Tsui elderly visit T.K. hits the tabletop CIP's charity chug for kids 14th JPC awards presented Singaporeans' sojourn Upgrades modernising Marine Region Selection exercises finding top new blood Police service quality prizes Kowloon City anti-crime crew In Brief SP upgrade Clubs raise over $175,000 for Police Trusts CP's Spring Reception Police/Garrison Annual Review Meeting Photo Features Festive beat complete Charity drive unearths $300,000 treasure! Delta delivery of PTU recruits Sport Valley divides Force from win Lakeside lope all-set Bowls team lords of the lawns Runners hike the hills Police top Gov dash for cash Editor: Lam Fai: 2866-6171 Reporters: Linda Cheng: 2866-6172 Brendan Delfino: 2866-6173 Photography: Michael Wong: 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: February 22, 2000