that the
1960, stating that Assistant Superintendents were being recruited for new appointments,
one in Victoria and one in the New Territories.
3. It appears to me that there are grave objections to obtaining the services of an Ordinary Police officer as proposed.
It would be practically impossible to obtain an officer of the required qualifications unless a salary were offered which would be greater out of proportion to those drawn by existing officers of the Police Force. McLean's office would
have no assured prospects either of promotion or of increased pay & it would be difficult & inequitable to promote him over the heads of the present Deputy Superintendents, and of the members of the Cadet Service who might be thought capable of discharging the duties of Superintendent of Police on the occurrence of a vacancy.
It would also be difficult to increase his salary, even after long service, without causing discontent among other members of the Service.
4. I suggest that not
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