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Annexe B.
REPORT OF THE HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
The organisation of the Hong Kong Police Reserve has remained unchanged during the year.
2. The strength of the Force shows a decrease over the figures for the previous year, bringing the total to 210, the strength of the various Units is shown below:--
1933 1934 Chinese Company 92 91 Indian Company 69 66 Flying Squad 46 27 Emergency Unit Reserve 42 26 Total 249 210The number of resignations received during the year for various reasons totals 49, the number of members struck off the strength totals 20, the number of members dismissed totals 3 and death 1 making a grand total of 73, while the number of new members enlisted totals 34.
3. The Riot Van has been in constant use throughout the year in connection with special patrol work, and in training.
4. Training has been continued on similar lines, and it is satisfactory to record the continuance of improved attendances and keenness amongst members.
5. Revolver Competitions between Units and between Section Units were held. A team from the Chinese Company proceeded to Canton, and won the Shoot between the Canton Police and Chinese Company, of the Hong Kong Police Reserve. Some very excellent shooting has been recorded. The same team from the Chinese Company also won the Shoot between the different Contingents of the Hong Kong Police Force.
6. Duties have been performed from time to time as auxiliary to the Regular Police, and Contingents have been supplied on the usual ceremonial occasions. During the two weeks preceding the Chinese New Year, 1934, both the Emergency Unit Reserve and the Flying Squad were maintaining regular patrols at night in various Districts in the Colony.