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It is difficult to give comparative figures for 1925, owing to the fact that of a total of 47 serious offences committed in that year 30 were classed as Border Outrages. But considering the still disturbed conditions prevailing across the border the crime figures for 1926 are not inordinately high, e.g. the number of serious offences committed in 1924, was 21.
The better arming of villagers in the N.T. and the issuing of Verey Pistols to certain border and coastal villages, has doubtless had good effect in preventing outrages.
WATER POLICE.
Details concerning the Water Police are contained in Annexe A.
RECRUITING & POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL.
Details concerning recruiting and the Police Training School will be found in Annexe B.
REWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS.
I. His Majesty was pleased to award the King's Police Medal to Mr. William George Gerrard, Assistant Superintendent of Police, New Territory, for prolonged service distinguished by very exceptional ability and merit.
Sub-Inspector K.W. Andrew has been recommended for the King's Police Medal for the successful disposition of the Police on the occasion of the encounter with armed robbers at Kwai Chung, Gin Drinkers' Bay, on 2.12.26.
II. The following is an extract from a Despatch dated 30.12.25 from the Secretary of State for the Colonies on the work done by the Police Force since the beginning of the Strike in 1925:-
"I have to express my satisfaction at learning of the loyalty displayed by the Chinese members of the Force and my appreciation of the work of the Police in this trying crisis".
(Sd.)
L. S. AMERY.
His Excellency the Governor also conveyed to all ranks of the Police Force his high appreciation of their loyal and efficient service throughout the period of the Strike and Boycott, and added his congratulations to those already offered by His Excellency Sir Edward Stubbs K.C.M.G.