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Friday, December 7, 1973
The success of the first detention centre has led to a second
being built this year, and has encouraged us to believe we should make
such centres a permanent feature of our fight against crime. Many of
the detainees' parents have praised the achievements of the centres in
handling their sons. This proves the value of your efforts.
However, all these measures depend upon our having sufficient
dedicated and well-trained officers such as yourselves to see them
implemented. Your work requires a high degree of discipline and initiative.
The community appreciates this and respects the contribution you make
to its safety.
I congratulate you on your appearance and bearing and wish you
every success in the year ahead.