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officers, are expatriates, most of them British.
There is
also a part time auxiliary force (the Royal Hong Kong
Auxiliary Police Force) of about 5,000, used as an emergency
reserve and for daily constabulary duties.
12.
The RHKPF carries out the normal functions of a
metropolitan police force in maintaining law and order in
Hong Kong and on its land and sea borders. It assists the
Garrison in the control of illegal immigration. It also
has some paramilitary capability to meet internal security
requirements in times of emergency. Experience has shown
that it is an effective public order force only if it has
British forces in support.
13.
There were serious disciplinary problems in the RHKPF
at the end of 1977, resulting from over-rapid expansion,
failures in management, and investigations into organised
corruption within the Force. Measures taken since then
have restored discipline and improved morale; though some
problems remain the RHKPF is currently an effective and
efficient force.
Possible Changes
Recognition of Chinese Sovereignty with continuing British
administration
14.
A fully effective Police Force would be essential to
the maintenance of local and international confidence in any
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