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Wednesday, August 1, 1973

The committee also examined the aspects of improved street lighting,

expansion of the caretaker service in public housing, simplification of

reporting procedures and establishment of more police reporting centres,

A sub-committee had been formed at an early stage of the campaign

to study the social causes of crime and to recommend remedios.

Sir Hugh said that a massive recruitment drive has been launched

in an attempt to attract 3,000 recruits into the police force.

Increased police presence on the street has been ensured with the

help of the expanded auxiliary police force. By the end of September there

should be over 7,000 fully trained auxiliaries assisting the regular force.

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