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newly established Internal Investigations office in the Complaints and Discipline Wing with responsibility for examining the circumstances in cases of alleged misconduct or criminal activity by members of the Police Force.

He

tackled this new, sensitive and specialist role within the Force with a high degree of professionalism, tact and judgement. He motivated and encouraged his small staff and it is largely to his credit that the Internal Investigations Office is today a credible, efficient and respected arm of the Force.

CPM

Mr Keith TIDEY

Mr Tidey joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force as

a Probationary Sub-Inspector in 1959 and was promoted to his

He has served in a present rank of Superintendent in 1973.

His

variety of posts and his service has been distinguished by his dedication to duty, his willingness to accept responsibility

From and his loyalty to superiors and subordinates alike. 1974 to 1979 he was Divisional Superintendent/Airport where he established an excellent working liaison with officials of airline companies and his counterparts abroad. personal efforts in this post led to the successful establish- ment of the Division. Since February 1980 he has held the post of Staff Officer/Operations and Investigation/Narcotics Bureau where he and his men have played a major part in the continuing successful disruption of drug trafficking in this region.

CPM

Mr KWAN Ip

Principal Ambulanceman KWAN started his service in the Medical Department in 1945 and transferred to the Fire Services in 1953 when the department became responsible for

He has served operating the Government Ambulance Service. meritoriously in all areas of the territory and during his long service has dealt with thousands of sick and injured

people. At many fires and other calamities he has performed his duty alongside his firemen colleagues and he has brought relief and comfort to many people trapped in dangerous situations at considerable personal risk over and above the normal.

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