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In addition to (d), there are well-established measures to prevent police officers from being exploited by criminals:
(ii)
Vetting - Officers posted to sensitive posts, for example, anti- triad or anti-vice units, are vetted to ensure only officers of high integrity are placed in these positions;
Unofficial Association with Criminals The Police General Orders specify that police officers, other than in the course of their duty, shall not associate with known criminals or triad personalities. If proved to have done so, an officer can be subject to disciplinary action;
(iii) Turnover of Posting An officer in a sensitive post will not normally be allowed to remain in that post for an excessive period;
(iv)
(v)
Cross-territorial
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Operations Officers from different units are allowed to conduct raids and make arrests in other Divisions, Districts and Regions:
Organisational Structure Reviews - Organisational structures are constantly reviewed to minimise opportunities for corruption.
Occupational Deafness Compensation Scheme
Following is a question by the Hon Lee Kai-ming and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph WP Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
The Occupational Deafness Compensation Scheme has started accepting applications since July 1995. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: