the
ent of Police regarding qualifications ete required for officers in the Hongkong
Police Force.
I have the honour to be,
Sirs
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant, Witain Robings
Enclosure.
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Report by the Acting Captain Superintendent of Police.
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The Hong Kong Police is a Civil Police Force. The
Qualifications for officers (will) comprise a good physique capable
of withstanding the alterations of this very changeable tropical
climate, a knowledge of drill and the use of arms, of local laws
and of the general principles of law, of police executive work,
and departmental administration as well as the necessary tact for
managing a body of men of mixed nationality. Constables should be
men of fair education.
The laws are Ordinances 9 of 1892, 10 of 1889,
14 of 1927 and 28 of 1936 and the Rules and Regulations published
thereunder.
The pay of the various ranks of the Force is set
forth in the Police Estimates.
There is no special rule as to passage allowances
granted to officers.
Leave and pensions are granted in accordance with
Government Notification No. 132 of 10th April 1892.
The uniform is of the pattern as in the attached
specification. There is no recognised outfitter in England for the
supply of it.
With respect to constables, information as to condition