THE HKG POLICE EXPANSION PLAN

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ATTACHMENT TO CDS 7/87 (REVISED)

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The HKG intends to expand the Police Force to meet the future commitment of the SAR Government to ensure law and

order in Hong Kong after the handover date - - 30 Jun 97. Their aim is to ensure that the Police are capable of assuming the British Military Garrison's responsiblities as soon as possible before the handover date.

2. Currently, the role of the British Garrison is confined primarily to assisting the Police in the prevention of illegal immigration and to provision of effective military reinforcement

The for the Police in any developing IS threat situation. Police plan to assume full responsibility for both these tasks, and all the Garrison's remaining specialist tasks, by 1994.

3. Details are provided in Appendices, as listed.

Appendices:

1. Tasks (2 pages).

Police Tactical Unit Expansion Plan (2 pages).

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Hong Kong Government Air Wing (HKGAW) Expansion Plan (1 page). Marine Police (MARPOL) Expansion Plan (1 page).

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