case of Cadet entrants) and continues as a planned pro- gramme to senior levels of training.
The main training areas are:
• Basic
. In service/advanced professional
Higher Specialist
All basic and much of the in-service and advanced train- ing takes place at the Police Training School situated in a rural setting at Wong Chuk Hang on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Established in 1948, it has been com- pletely rebuilt in phases over the years and now comprises modern and well-equipped administrative, training and domestic accommodation, including a language laboratory, a mock court, gymnasium and staff quarters. There are plans for the construction of a further classroom block, hostel accommodation, a swimming pool and expanded sports ground.
During the year the school was re-organised to take account of expansion and to incorporate detective training. The school, with a staff of 364 disciplined and civilian personnel, now operates in four principal wings: recruit- ment, basic training, advanced training, detective training. These units are supported on the administrative side by the Administration and Support Wing, and on the instruc- tional side by the Force Training Officers.
Basic training is conducted at two levels, representing the two main recruit levels of the Force - Inspectorate and Constable.
During the year, the entire syllabus for recruit Constables was overhauled, and as a result of condensation and modification in academic subjects, training time was reduced from 26 weeks to 20 weeks to allow more practical work and attachments to police divisions. The modified syllabus will result in a more efficiently trained Constable more attuned to the needs of the community.
All Inspectorate officers undergo six months of training in law and police procedures. While overseas officers receive two months of instruction in Cantonese, local officers undertake a course which embraces adventure training, community service, written projects, practical exercises and attachments to Government departments, all aimed at broadening their experience. At the conclusion of the course, local and overseas officers combine for the main segment of police studies.
The Inspectors' basic course covers all aspects of law, self defence, community relations, life-saving and drill and weapon instruction. Greater emphasis is being placed on training in management and leadership. Constables undergo a similar form of training, but it is less detailed and more concerned with day-to-day policing on the beat.
During initial training Inspectors and Constables have an opportunity to practise knowledge and skills learned at the school through supervised attachments to operational
units.
During the year 341 Inspectors and 1,700 Constables, including 281 women, entered the school, while 252 Inspectors and 1,888 Constables, including 258 women,
The present Police Training School.
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