probationary sub-inspector is now subject to a programme which has been arranged to cover his next six months of service, and includes: (a) a two weeks non duty attachment to the Headquarters of the
Division to which he is posted;
(b) the performance of general police duties for a period of three months under the supervision of older and more experienced colleagues, and
(c) attachments to specialist branches for short periods. After this the officer is gradually detailed for more responsible duties, but training is continued for the remaining two years of his probationary period by means of regular lectures. It has not been possible, due to deficiencies in inspectorate strength, to adhere strictly to the programme but the principles are as far as possible observed.
TECHNICAL COURSES
78. A total of 216 men underwent instruction at the Police Driving School, of these 213 qualified.
79. Three inspectorate and twelve members of the Rank and File were granted Navigation Certificates during the year. Certificates of Competency were granted to four inspectors and fifty six rank and file officers. In addition, eight members of the rank and file completed the coxswain's course at the Government Slipway and were ready to sit for the examination.
80. The training of inspectorate and rank and file in radio procedure continued.
COURSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
81. Courses arranged in the United Kingdom were attended by six Gazetted Officers and ten members of the inspectorate. The details are set out in Appendix VI.
INTERNAL SECURITY TRAINING
82. This is carried out in Districts, Divisions and by the Police Training Contingent. During the year two combined police military exercises were held.
ENGLISH
83. A knowledge of English for police officers in the Colony is obviously a great asset and whilst study of the language is not compul-
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