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RECUITMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE ROYAL HONG KONG OPA.
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1. The Governor of Hong Kong has asked me to seek your help in recruiting two retired Army officers to fill senior posts in
Brian Slevin the Royal Hong Kong Police Force (RHKPF).
(Commissioner of the RHKPF) spoke to the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff about this idea when he was on leave in London last month, and he recommended that we should make a formal
I understand that the Commander of British approach to you.
Forces, Hong Kong, has also written to General Harman about the proposal.
2. The appointments, which would be for an initial period of two and a half years, would be suitable for Colonels or Lieutenant Colonels who have recently retired or who are about to retire. I enclose a note giving a brief description of the responsibili- ties involved and an outline of the terms attaching to the appointments.
3. If your people think that there are officers of the right rank who might be interested in these appointments, I should be
The very grateful to have a short list of possible candidates. essential requirements are good personality and extensive exper- ience at senior staff level. The Hong Kong Government would prefer candidates with experience in Hong Kong or elsewhere in the Far East, and have suggested that officers who have served with troops from overseas territories, including Gurkhas, might
If, as I hope, you are able to be particularly suitable. suggest some names, I will then pass them on to the Hong Kong Government who will arrange for candidates to be interviewed in London.
2. Should you or your staff need any further information about the posts, Robin McLaren, the Head of our Hong Kong and General His telephone number Department, would be glad to provide it. is 233 3184 or 233 5490.
DF Murray
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