Annexe A.
REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.
Return of Changes in the Establishment in 1930:-
Authorised Establishment 244 8 Resigned Dismissed 1 Struck off 2 Invalided 1 Died Total 8 Enlistments (including:-1 enlistment to cover 1 vacancy on 31/12/29 and 2 enlistments additional posts 1930 Estimates.) 20 22 Vacancy on 31/12/30 1 Total 23CONDUCT.
The conduct of the Chinese Staff of the Water Police shows considerable improvement. There were 346 reports in 1930 as compared with 552 in 1929.
List of offences:-
Class A. Class B. Sleeping on duty 18 Absent from station or launch and duty 48 Absence without leave 60 Corrupt Practice 1 Careless navigation and damage to Launches 3 1 Damage to Government property 2 Discreditable Conduct 12 Disobedience of Orders 6 2 Insubordinate Conduct 5