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"This power, which is recognised in its terms of reference, ensures the complaints can be heard at the highest level," he said.
In practice, the Police would carefully consider the comments of IPCC over the handling of complaint cases and re-consider the cases in question.
To further ensure that complaints are handled by CAPO thoroughly and impartially, the administration had seconded a directorate Administrative Officer to IPCC to review CAPO procedures early this year. The report of the review is being finalised.
On IPCC's proposal to appoint some non-police officers to CAPO to investigate serious complaints, the administration maintained that as complaints usually alleged breaches of the criminal law, or of police discipline, it was difficult for non-police personnel to conduct investigations of such cases, the spokesman said.
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Security personnel urged to apply early for permits
The following is issued on behalf of the Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority:
Companies and employees in the security industry were urged to tender their applications for licences and permits without delay to comply with new legislation.
The call was made by the Chairman of the Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority (SGSIA), Mrs Miriam Lau, at a press conference today (Wednesday).
"The Security and Guarding Services Ordinance, which requires companies and individuals engaged in security work to hold licences and permits, will take effect on June 1 this year," she said.
Mrs Lau noted that since applications for licences and permits were invited from November 2 last year, 380 applications for security company licence had been received, of which 91 were approved.