67. During the year forty one overseas and five local Sub-Inspectors were recruited directly into the Force and twenty seven members of the Force were promoted to that rank.
68. In January 1957 a recruiting drive was commenced in the United Kingdom with the object of filling the considerable number of vacancies existing for overseas inspectors. The campaign was conducted by a senior officer and lasted for approximately three months. Since the conclusion of the recruiting drive a slightly increased intake has been apparent, but generally prospects for future recruitment in the United Kingdom are not too promising. The candidates interviewed appeared to be more interested in immediate emoluments rather than long term prospects and the high wages paid at the moment in the United King- dom do not favour the acceptance of long-term overseas employment. In view of this a move was made during the year to recruit a small number of overseas inspectors direct from Australia and New Zealand, the response received so far has been encouraging.
69. The Force is greatly indebted to those responsible in the Office of the Crown Agents for Oversea Territories for the manner in which they have maintained the standard of overseas officers appointed to the Police Force, despite the dearth of suitably qualified applicants.
70. A total of 12,719 applications for the post of Constable were received and 522 recruits were appointed, of whom 199 had made application during 1958. The standard was high.
INITIAL TRAINING
71. Probationary Sub-Inspectors and recruit Constables on first appointment are posted to the Police Training School where they receive a six month, or in the case of women officers a four month, course of instruction. The syllabus covers a wide field and includes law and legal principles, court procedure, drill, physical training, first aid, local and general knowledge. Apart from women officers all are additionally required to become proficient in the handling of various weapons and in riot drill. During the period overseas officers commence the study of Cantonese, and recruit Constables commence the study of English.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
72. In addition to initial training the Police Training School provides advanced training for N.C.O.s and Constables, a Rank and File Cadet Course and the annual camp training of the Auxiliary Police. The very
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