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N.C.Os who will later be responsible for the training of the Constables attending the main course. During this period the potential instructors. are taught command and methods of instruction. When the Constables join, they are formed into platoons, with the cadre course officers as platoon leaders. Each course lasts for three months and is of great benefit to both instructors and Constables, the former gaining experience of leadership and training, the latter benefiting not only from the extra knowledge absorbed, but also from the high degree of physical fitness attained. Normally Junior Officers are posted to the Contingent in their thirteenth month of service, and Constables after they have completed two years. N.C.Os attend as soon as possible after promotion.

101. In addition to internal security training, the Police Training Contingent was responsible for the basic instruction of a new intake of 47 Pakistani recruit Constables who arrived in the Colony in July 1961. 102. The Force programme of training is outlined at Appendix VI, Table D.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY

103. Study of English is not compulsory but Rank and File are encouraged to attend the voluntary classes which are provided under the general supervision of the Education Department. Approximately 60% of them have passed one or more of the English Examinations. and at least half of these are able to converse with reasonable fluency.

104. There are six standards: Stage I to Stage V and Advanced English. Bonuses of $50, $75 and $150 are payable to those who obtain passes in Stages III, IV and V. There is no bonus for Advanced English since this higher standard is one of the qualifications required for pro- motion to the rank of Inspector. A total of 52 candidates passed the Stage V examination while 100 students attended the Advanced English Classes.

PART IV

CRIME AND THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

THE STATE OF CRIME

105. Reports dealt with by the Police during the year totalled 350,905, a decrease of 2,767 compared with the preceding year. A break- down of these reports with comparative figures for the four previous years is given below:

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