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is that the combined Auxiliary Forces now have one chain of command and are therefore administratively more con- venient to operate both for training and emergency duties.

To test the efficiency of the integration of the Auxiliary with the Regular Force, both Forces were fully mobilized for 24 hours on three occasions during the year. The role played by the Auxiliaries during mobilization included the manning of administrative groups in Commands, the man- ning of radio and telephone networks at Colony, District and Divisional Headquarters, the forming of two Riot and two Escort Companies, and policing in Divisions.

Basic training in law and general police duties is provided for all auxiliaries. During the year a total of 1,404 men attended Annual Training Camps held at the Police Training School, each for a period of eleven days.

The total strength of the Auxiliary Force on 31st December, 1957, stood at 1,817 for all ranks, an increase of 37 over the previous year.

A very valuable adjunct to the Police Force in the rural areas are village guards. They are selected and appointed by their own village councils, operate in and around their own villages, and serve as a very useful link between village communities and the Police.

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Training. All male police recruits undergo a period of six months initial training at the Police Training School before entering upon their duties. This period is reduced to four months in the case of women police. The syllabus covers a wide variety of subjects, including law, Court procedure, Police regulations and duties, unarmed combat, weapon training, foot drill, physical training and first aid. Organized sport as part of the curriculum assists in instilling the team spirit so essential in police work. In addition, all Marine Police recruits are taught seamanship, signalling and port regulations. All non-English-speaking recruits are taught basic English and those who already have a knowledge of

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