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CAP. 232]

Police Force

[1984 Ed.

Originally 41 of 1948. (Cap. 232, 1950.)

50 of 1949.

29 of 1950.

13 of 1953.

3 of 1959. 16 of 1959.

CHAPTER 232

POLICE FORCE

To amend and consolidate the law relating to the police force.

3 of 1960.

11 of 1968.

29 of 1969.

23 of 1972.

37 of 1974.

17 of 1975.

37 of 1976.

35 of 1977.

42 of 1977.

63 of 1977.

69 of 1977. 36 of 1978.

74 of 1980.

12 of 1982.

4 of 1983.

G.N.A. 201/48.

[20 August 1948.]

Short title.

Application.

Interpretation.

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Police Force Ordinance.

2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the police force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall for the purpose of pay, allowances, gratuities and pensions, be deemed to be service under this Ordinance.

3. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Police of the Colony or a deputy commissioner; (Replaced, 13 of 1953, s. 2)

"gazetted police officer" includes officers of all ranks from and including the Commissioner down to and including superintendent; (Amended, 37 of 1974, s. 2)

"inspector" means an inspector of police of whatever grade or rank;

"non-commissioned officer" means a police officer below the rank of inspector down to and including sergeant and also means detectives of corresponding ranks; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2)

"police cadet" means a person undergoing training at the Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School; (Replaced, 37 of 1974, s. 2)

"police constable" or "constable" means a police officer under the rank of sergeant and also means detective police constable or detective constable; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2)

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CAP. 232] Police Force [1984 Ed. Originally 41 of 1948. (Cap. 232, 1950.) 50 of 1949. 29 of 1950. 13 of 1953. 3 of 1959. 16 of 1959. CHAPTER 232 POLICE FORCE To amend and consolidate the law relating to the police force. 3 of 1960. 11 of 1968. 29 of 1969. 23 of 1972. 37 of 1974. 17 of 1975. 37 of 1976. 35 of 1977. 42 of 1977. 63 of 1977. 69 of 1977. 36 of 1978. 74 of 1980. 12 of 1982. 4 of 1983. G.N.A. 201/48. [20 August 1948.] Short title. Application. Interpretation. PART I PRELIMINARY 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Police Force Ordinance. 2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the police force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall for the purpose of pay, allowances, gratuities and pensions, be deemed to be service under this Ordinance. 3. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Police of the Colony or a deputy commissioner; (Replaced, 13 of 1953, s. 2) "gazetted police officer" includes officers of all ranks from and including the Commissioner down to and including superintendent; (Amended, 37 of 1974, s. 2) "inspector" means an inspector of police of whatever grade or rank; "non-commissioned officer" means a police officer below the rank of inspector down to and including sergeant and also means detectives of corresponding ranks; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2) "police cadet" means a person undergoing training at the Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School; (Replaced, 37 of 1974, s. 2) "police constable" or "constable" means a police officer under the rank of sergeant and also means detective police constable or detective constable; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2) Page 5 Page 6
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4 CAP. 232] Police Force [1984 Ed. Originally 41 of 1948. (Cap. 232, 1950.1 50 of 1949. 29 of 1950. 13 of 1953. 3 of 1959. 16 of 1959. CHAPTER 232 POLICE FORCE To amend and consolidate the law relating to the police force. 360€1987 610€ 1988 $3 of 1960. 11 of 1968. 29 of 1969. 23 of 1972. 37 of 1974, 17 of 1975. 37 of 1976. 35 of 1977. 42 of 1977. 63 of 1977. 69 of 1977. 36 of 1978. 74 of 1980. 12 of 1982. $4 of 1983. G.N.A. 201/48. [20 August 1948.] Short title. Application. Interpretation. PART I PRELIMINARY 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Police Force Ordinance. 2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the police force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall for the purpose of pay, allowances, gratuities and pensions, be deemed to be service under this Ordinance. 3. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Police of the Colony or a deputy commissioner; (Replaced, 13 of 1953, s. 2) "gazetted police officer" includes officers of all ranks from and including the Commissioner down to and including superin- tendent; (Amended. 37 of 1974, s. 2) “inspector” means an inspector of police of whatever grade or rank; "non-commissioned officer” means a police officer below the rank of inspector down to and including sergeant and also means detec- tives of corresponding ranks; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2) "police cadet" means a person undergoing training at the Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School; (Replaced, 37 of 1974, s. 2) "police constable” or “constable” means a police officer under the rank of sergeant and also means detective police constable or detective constable; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2) Page 5Page 6
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CAP. 232]

Police Force

[1984 Ed.

Originally 41 of 1948. (Cap. 232, 1950.1

50 of 1949.

29 of 1950.

13 of 1953.

3 of 1959. 16 of 1959.

CHAPTER 232

POLICE FORCE

To amend and consolidate the law relating to the police force.

360€1987

610€ 1988

$3 of 1960.

11 of 1968.

29 of 1969.

23 of 1972.

37 of 1974,

17 of 1975.

37 of 1976.

35 of 1977.

42 of 1977.

63 of 1977.

69 of 1977. 36 of 1978.

74 of 1980.

12 of 1982.

$4 of 1983.

G.N.A. 201/48.

[20 August 1948.]

Short title.

Application.

Interpretation.

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Police Force Ordinance.

2. All the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all persons who, at the commencement of this Ordinance, are serving in the police force established under any Ordinance repealed by this Ordinance and service under any such repealed Ordinance shall for the purpose of pay, allowances, gratuities and pensions, be deemed to be service under this Ordinance.

3. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Police of the Colony

or a deputy commissioner; (Replaced, 13 of 1953, s. 2)

"gazetted police officer" includes officers of all ranks from and including the Commissioner down to and including superin- tendent; (Amended. 37 of 1974, s. 2)

“inspector” means an inspector of police of whatever grade or rank;

"non-commissioned officer” means a police officer below the rank of

inspector down to and including sergeant and also means detec- tives of corresponding ranks; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2)

"police cadet" means a person undergoing training at the Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School; (Replaced, 37 of 1974, s. 2)

"police constable” or “constable” means a police officer under the rank of sergeant and also means detective police constable or detective constable; (Amended, 42 of 1977, s. 2)

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