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recruit constable, man and woman, receives training from him, and so does
every Sergeant, Station Sergeant and Instructor of any rank, who attends
training at Police Training School. The standard of turnout, drill and
weapon training at the Police Training School is outstanding and remarked
upon by tourists and visitors as well as within Hong Kong. Mr. Brown puts
his stamp on every individual leaving the Training School. The Force is
indebted to him for the exsuplary results he obtains.
CPM (Colonial Polica hodal)
Mr. CHAN Tat-wah
fir. Chan joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1947 and
served as an Interpreter until 1952 when he became a Probationary Sub-
Inspector of Police. He was confirmed to Inspector in January 1955 and
promoted to Senior Inspector in April 1971. Ho served in the Uniform Branch,
Marine District, Kowloon City Division and the Immigration Office before joining
Traffic Headquarters in 1973, where he has remained, He has shown a keen
interest in the Traffic aspect of Police work and has acquired a high degree of
expert knowlodge. Mr. Chan has given long, loyal and valuable service to the
Force, recognised by the award of three Commanding Officer's Commendations.
CPM (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. CAN Vai-poon
Mr. CHAN Wai-poon has served in the Force for 30 years, In 1974
he was appointed as officer-in-charge of the liei Foo Sun Chuen Neighbourhood
Policing Unit and the unit gained widespread acceptance by the local community.
He dovotes nuch of his leisure time to the work of fostering good relationships
between the police and the public, and this has had a marked effect upon the
crime situation which has been kept in proportion despite an enormous growth
in the population of the area served by the unit. He is a most able, con-
scientious, loyal and devoted officer.
/CPM