The newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 676     April 5 to April 18, 2000 Contents Highlights: News 'Accurate' laser guns return HQO system reboot boosts communications Centenarian Ken dies ISW welcomes spring with Mess reception PC Picasso Twofold task for tactic Tony Sedan Steve steps down Undefeated Pete's retreat New anti-triad troop graduate New quarters system brings easier lodging Islanders get the message Lau re-elected JPOA Chairman Road safety driving on In Brief Open U offers police management courses Sea-borne saviours Denise delivers Vets' valedictory Features As time goes by - a print is just a print, and more Pigs and proud Photo Features Choking smog no blanket on athletics action Man's best friend, criminals' biggest fear Sport PSC on winning course for world championships Force 'birdbrains' raise top charity dollars YMT Sub-units go to battle KW Traffic comp 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: April 11, 2000