166. The installation of Belisha type beacon crossings, guard rails and Traffic lights at busy junctions has continued.
167. Occasionally it has been necessary to concentrate on a particular aspect of the law to deal with problems such as 'jay walking' and careless cycling.
PART VI
OTHER SPECIALIZED BRANCHES
THE ANTI-CORRUPTION AND NARCOTICS BUREAUX
168. These two Bureaux are each under the direct control of a Gazetted Officer and are jointly commanded by a Director holding the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police.
CORRUPT PRACTICES
169. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is responsible for the investigation of corrupt practices and for initiating preventive measures, the Director being a member of the Standing Committee for the Prevention of Corrupt Practices which meets occasionally under the chairmanship of a Senior Crown Counsel.
170. During the year 444 reports were investigated compared with 507 in 1957/58. Of these 295 directly concerned acts of corruption while the remainder dealt with offences bordering on corruption such as demanding with menaces, obtaining money by false pretences and impersonation of Government Officers.
POLICE
171. Reports involving police officers numbered 190. Five police officers were charged; two were convicted, one absconded whilst two are awaiting the outcome of trial. One other case is pending. A number of cases are still under investigation and a number of reports were proved to be without foundation.
172. During the year seventeen officers were charged departmentally for offences which came to light as a result of investigations into corrupt activities. Of these eight were found guilty, all but two of whom were dismissed. The year concluded with nine cases awaiting departmental action.
173. A case of corruption involving police officers and members of the public which was included in last year's report reached its conclusion
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