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Mr Kavanagh joined CAS on January 3, 1989, as Chief Staff Officer and was appointed Deputy Commissioner (Operations). Before that, he had served in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force for over 28 years.

He joined the Hong Kong Government on October 30, 1960, and has served the Hong Kong community for over 35 years with distinction.

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Volunteers wanted for rehabilitation of offenders

The Social Welfare Department is looking for volunteers to help with the rehabilitation of offenders.

People aged 21 or above, with secondary school education, mature personality and an interest in the rehabilitation of offenders, are invited to join the Volunteer Scheme for Probationers.

A spokesman for the department said today (Sunday) that the scheme aimed to promote interest and concern of the public towards the rehabilitation of offenders.

A total of 539 enthusiastic volunteers have joined the scheme since it was introduced in 1976.

Under the scheme, volunteers will assist offenders in the following ways:

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acting as tutor for the offender who has problems with school work;

guiding the offender in proper use of leisure time and directing his interest into wholesome social, cultural and recreational activities; and

providing friendship to offenders, especially those without family support, and sharing with them life experience so that they can feel acceptance by the community.

"The period of service is normally six months, but the volunteer may serve for further terms for the same or other offenders.