The newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force ISSUE 684     August 2 to August 15, 2000 Contents Highlights: News SP appraisal form to debut Closer ties forged with the Department of Justice New name badges boost image and public service More upgrades for PPRB's webpage NTS opens new research room Eastern service quality awards Bermudian Rhapsody in PSG Thief cornered by vigilant traffic ladies People helping police Yau Tsim Boost time for 999 Beijing drug conference Summer fight crime slam Next stop, Sha Tin It's all safety at sea JPC kids head Down Under Tai Po safe-cycling show! Features Pig Pen, with Steve Chandler Looking back - liberation and rebirth In Brief Anti-graft graduates CP's top 10 NTS commendations Photo Features Police programme promotes teens PDU trainers aiding pups in need Sports Division Nine falls to Police squash power Youth basketball blast gets set Ready for a triathlon treat? Gala head for the pool! Editor: Linda Cheng: 2866-6171 Reporters: Winnie Ngan: 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: August 8