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personnel are expected to complete their move from Arsenal Street into the new building by the second quarter of 2010 whilst Wan Chai District Headquarters and Wan Chai Division will take over the vacated accommodation by the fourth quarter of 2010.
Construction of the Tuen Mun Wu Hong Police Quarters was completed in December. These provide 336 units for Junior Police Officers. Residents will move in during the first quarter of 2010.
Information and Communication Technology
In June, the Police Force opened the Unified Digital Communications Platform in which the Third Generation Command and Control Communication System was built for the shared use of the infrastructure with the Security Bureau, other Government departments and the emergency response agencies. The common radio platform enabled efficient and effective direct communications between the users when required during incidents.
Training
Sixty years of police training at Wong Chuk Hang were celebrated on March 21, with an Anniversary and Passing-Out Parade. No fewer than 6 390 inspectors and 50 610 constables have been trained there during its first 57 years as the Police Training School and three subsequent years as a Police College campus. The original 18-hectare facility, which consisted of disused rice godowns, has changed beyond all recognition with the addition of state-of-the-art teaching facilities including an advanced Tactics Training Complex.
In addition, the development of an effective knowledge management system earned the Police Force the 2009 Asian Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award and the Hong Kong MAKE Top Winner Award. The system, which combines advanced information technology and proactive people-based initiatives, provides electronic access to job-related knowledge and experience.
Occupational Safety and Health
The Police Force implemented improved measures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its safety management system. Occupational safety training was enhanced resulting in officers participating in more courses. On-line self-assessment was also introduced to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation.
Since the introduction of the current safety management system in 2004, the number of accidents has consistently decreased, confirming that the Police Force is keeping its commitment to keep officers safe.
Transport
The Police Force continued to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by ground transport. It commissioned 66 third-generation hybrid vehicles and 68 environmental-friendly small patrol cars in 2009 for delivery and service. introduction in early 2010. Following successful trials of an all-electric patrol car, the
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