Police called to preserve rule of law
"Another aspect of the rule of law is that legal powers must not be exercised arbitrarily, or be the subject of improper influence . . . The decisions that you make, as Police officers, must be based on the merits of the case, not on who is involved, or how rich, or influential or well-connected he or she may be," she said. Miss Leung noted that Police officers could not successfully carry out their duties without the support and confidence of the community. The fact that there is a growing involvement by the community in fighting crime is a reflection of the esteem in which the Police Force is held, she said. She called on the Force not to undermine this support by behaviour that would alienate members of the public. "The community has rising expectations of the public service, including the Police Force, and we must all strive to meet those expectations. We cannot earn the respect of the people of Hong Kong unless we are polite, helpful and patient. This is particularly true for police officers, who are constantly dealing with members of the public, often in stressful situations," she said. Miss Leung noted that the Hong Kong Police Force had earned its reputation for excellence through the dedication and professionalism of its officers, and its commitment to the rule of law. She called on the graduating officers to help preserve that reputation and pledged the continued support of the Department of Justice to the Police in the maintenance of law and order. | |||||
| DO you ever wake up in the morning feeling sluggish, tired and just want to stay in bed? Before you know it you have been at work for an hour, had two or three cups of coffee and are only just beginning to concentrate. If you are lucky enough to be a recruit under training at PTS, this is certainly not the case. |  All awake! Everyone pictured is fit and ready to go as this particular morning exercise session comes to a vocal close |
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Gone are the days of wasting valuable training time through spending half of the morning in a dream. Since the start of the year all recruits participate in a morning exercise program held every day on the Parade Square before breakfast. Six days per week at 7am sharp nearly 300 recruits can be found performing an invigorating, low impact exercise routine designed to wake them up and prepare them mentally and physically for the day ahead. A physical training instructor is present to supervise and control what must amount to the largest group of students for any PT lesson. Exercises range from jogging on the spot to shadow boxing, and muscle-stretching to controlled breathing. The effect is an increased heart rate and more blood to the brain. Recruits complete the ten-minute program and arrive at the breakfast table alert and ready for a good, well-deserved breakfast. A great way to start the day. Bodily functions become active faster and metabolism is raised throughout the morning. This burns more energy, helps to maintain body weight and ultimately gets the mindset more toward that of a healthy lifestyle. Go ahead and try it yourself. Earn your breakfast! It tastes so much better that way. | |
 Newly renovated Mess opens with much fanfare - and deservedly so |
FOLLOWING three weeks' renovation, the Officers'
Mess and Sportsman Bar of the Police Training School was re-opened on 28 November.
A free charge karaoke room has also been set up with modern audio-visual equipment: big screen TV set, DVD and LD sets. Former ACP TRG Chau Foo-cheong (who has been seconded to Airport Authority in mid-November) and Acting ACP TRG, Charles Wong Down-yee, officiated at the re-opening ceremony cutting the ribbon with a ceremonial sword. | |
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Said Mr Chau: "1997 is an important year for all of us and for the Mess to be refined and updated reflects the new future of the Force as a whole for Training Wing as we move into the modern era of service to the people of Hong Kong." | ||
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Taking seven weeks from design stage to work on the site, the cost of the 2-storey building's renovation was $2.2 million, including the Summer Bar and the restaurant. "The renovation includes structural work as well as decoration," said CIP IP TRG Duncan Nott. "We had to knock down a few walls to install French windows both at the entrance and out to the Summer Bar. The new design allows more natural light to fill the room and enhances the many functions we host." Other improvements include a re-designed curve to the counter of the bar, and black marble in the entrance lobby. New lighting equipment has been installed and the dinning room carpets changed. |  PTS officers get into a sixties kind of thing at the new mess | |
