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6. JPO RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
problem.
The Government has moved quickly to address this
Comprehensive study dealing not only with the
question of pay but the whole question of recruitment and
retention among junior police officers. 42 recommendations
covering issues such as civilianisation of
disciplined
police posts, proportion of women police, the recruitment
procedures and career prospects. Fewer than one-quarter of
the recommendations relate to pay and conditions of
service.
Most of the recommendations are being implemented
by the Police force.
The Study reaffirms
the unique position of the
Police Force as the Government's agency of last resort. A
strong Police Force is clearly essential for the continued
stability and prosperity of Hong Kong. The Police deserve
special treatment.
Confident that the
recommendations of the Study
Group, when implemented, will have a positive effect on the
recruitment and retention of JPOS.