47. The distribution of all formations within the Force command is given at Appendix 1.
48. By the end of the year plans for the reorganization of Police Headquarters and the introduction of Senior Assistant Commissioner and Chief Superintendent into the rank structure of the Force had been approved by Government.
POLICE DISTRICTS AND THE UNIFORMED BRANCH
49. The main body of the Force is the Uniformed Branch. In its role of maintaining Law and Order all other branches support it. All police officers start their careers in this Branch to obtain experience of basic police work. Specialized branches draw their manpower from the Uniformed Branch. Each district is divided into a number of divisions, which in turn are split into sub-divisions. Divisions are under the control of Superintendents or Assistant Superintendents whilst sub-divisions and posts are commanded by Senior Inspectors, Inspectors or senior N.C.O's.
50. Apart from manning beats and report rooms the Uniformed Branch at each district headquarters operates emergency units, and in the two urban districts, control rooms which include the '999' system.
SPECIAL BRANCH
51. The Special Branch is responsible for the prevention and detec- tion of subversive activities and for supplying the intelligence necessary for the maintenance of internal security.
52. The Director of Special Branch is an Assistant Commissioner. His Deputy is a Senior Superintendent. The Branch is divided into sections, each controlled by a Superintendent.
OTHER FORMATIONS
53. The Criminal Investigation Department with its subordinate Anti-Corruption Branch and Narcotics Bureau is described in Part IV; the Traffic Branch in Part V; the Anti-Illegal Immigration Branch and the Marine Division in Part VI; the Police Training School and Police Training Contingent in Part III and the Communications and Transport Branch in Part VI.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND STRENGTH
54. The Force establishment, excluding civilian posts, for the financial year 1963-64 was 8,753 as against 8,597 for the previous year, an increase
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