Seminars for JPOs Eligible for Premature Retirement
and Re-employment on Agreement Terms
POLICE officers are generally required to retire
at the age of 55. Junior police officers are, however, eligible to prematurely retire at the age of 45
under the Old Pension Scheme and 50 under the New Pension Scheme. They may also choose to
apply for re-employment on agreement terms without a break of service after premature retirement.
In order to make a wise decision, a clear understanding of the premature retirement scheme
as well as the terms and conditions of re-employment on agreement is necessary.
To help junior police officers understand their choices and benefits in this regard, the Conditions
of Service Group in Personnel Wing has organised a seminar on "Premature Retirement and
Re-employment on Agreement Terms" which covers the following topics:
1. The standard of approval for re-employment applications
2. Job security
(i) Possibility of disapproval of re-employment application
(ii) Termination of agreement
(iii) Curtailment of agreement
(iv) Resignation
(v) Disciplinary action and dismissal
(vi) Compulsory retirement
3. Financial Considerations
(i) Calculation of commuted pension gratuity and monthly pension
(ii) Contract gratuity
(iii) Comparison on the incomes under re-employment agreement terms and permanent
establishment terms
4. Housing benefits
5. Education allowances
6. Medical and dental benefits
7. Leave arrangement
The two-and-a-half hour seminar was held twice in November at the Police Sports and
Recreation Club. The staff of the Conditions and Service Group which is responsible for dealing
with matters related to premature retirement and re-employment applications spoke at the seminar
which proved informative and successful as evident by the overwhelming response from eligible
officers. The venue was packed for each session.
In view of the popularity of the event, two additional sessions will be held on 9 and 16 February
1998 for eligible officers. The venue will be announced in due course, depending upon enrolment.
All junior police officers eligible for premature retirement have been issued an invitation letter to the
seminar. They can simply complete the return slip on the letter and make sure it reaches the OC
Retirement on or before 29 December 1997.
So make your reservation now and don't miss the chance of knowing more about your choices
and benefits!
Should you require more information about the seminar, then call: Shiu Siu Lai-yee, SP
Conditions of Service 2: 2860-3395; Doris Ho, EO Conditions of Service 3: 2860-3388; Medy Shum,
EO Conditions of Service 5: 2860-3391.
The Tai Po District Open Day/Fight
Crime Carnival
TAKES place on Sunday 14 December between 10am and 4pm at Tai Po Police Station.
Activities include: police vehicle display, singing and performance by the silver band, game stalls
and police dog demonstrations. Such special units as the Narcotics Bureau, Field Patrol Detachment,
Child Protection Policy Unit, Road Safety Unit, Crime Prevention Bureau and Recruitment Group
will also provide exhibition stalls. In addition, the one-way viewer identification parade room and
RCCC NT will also be opened to visitors, who are all welcome. The address of Tai Po Police Station
is 4 On Po Lane, Tai Po (next to Fu Shin Estate). Enquiries: PCRO TPDIST at 2660-3340/1.
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Welfare at a Glance
Free-of-charge (while stocks last) pocket-size 1998 calendar cards designed by the
Administration and Support Group of Personnel Services Branch are now available from
DSROs, regional welfare offices and the Branch headquarters. The pocket calendar provides
a quick and convenient reference to a wide range of welfare services of the Branch. It also
includes phone numbers for regional welfare offices, recreation and social facilities, quarters,
and psychological services.
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FORCE holiday
bungalow accommodation is available from December 3-24 for Gazetted and Inspectorate officers
and their civilian counterparts as follows:
Hoi Fu Fa Yuen, P3 in Macau, Dec 6-7, 9-24
Casa Pearl Terrace in Macau, Dec 3-14, 16-24
Casa Sagres in Macau, Dec 4-24
Hellen Garden in Macau, Dec 3-22
Ham Tin No.10 1/F in Pui O, Dec 3-5, 9-11, 14-15, 20-24
Accommodation after 5 January, 1998 will be allocated by ballot. For reservations, apply
to Personnel Services Branch Holiday Facilities Unit at 2804-1135. Applicants please use the new
application forms (Rev 97). You cannot apply for more than one bungalow during the same period.
The following hotels are offering accommodation at reduced rates for Force members:
Mandarin Oriental Macau (800-967338)
New World Emperor Hotel Macau (2731-3488)
Hotel Sintra (2546-6944)
Holiday Inn Macau (800-965646)
Hotel Ritz Macau (2739-9928)
Forum Hotel Shenzhen (2866-7699)
Shenzhen Century Plaza Hotel (2598-0363)
Guangzhou Hai Tao Hotel (2311-2283); and
Gold Coast Hotel (2452-8888)
Interested colleagues should obtain a letter of introduction from
the Personnel Services Branch Holiday Facilities Unit and contact the hotels
directly for reservations.
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POLICE OFFICERS' CLUB
Change Your POC Car
Park Label Now!!!
All members are reminded that with effect from 1 December 97, the new POC car park
labels will be available for application.
Members are reminded that their vehicle registration document must be supplied either
by fax or in person.
The price of the car park label remains unchanged at $30 per vehicle.
New World Wines
POC presents the opportunity to taste free samples of new world wines in the
reading room on Friday 19 December between 5 and 8pm.
Call the POC reception on 2591-1911/12 and leave your name and the number
of guests you will be bringing.
Children's Christmas Party
This popular party takes place on Sunday 14 December. Tickets are $95 each. Parents
please remember to deliver your special gifts at least one week prior to the party so Santa will
be able to make delivery on time. The party includes: Games and Santa; Bouncy Castle; Magic
Show; Force Choir recital; Christmas tea party.
The Christmas Eve Family Fun Party
This year families are encouraged to attend as there is special entertainment for the
children such as a magic show, balloon twisters, dancing, lucky draws for both adults and
children and much more. Tickets are on sale now at $490 per adult and $250 per child. The
evening begins at 7:30pm with cocktails and goes on 'til late. The dinner is a la carte and
includes unlimited beverages throughout the evening. Call POC Reception to book and
purchase tickets. Or call 2891-4128.
New Year's Eve Party
New Year's Eve Ball Tickets Have Been Further Reduced To An amazing Price Of $650
Per Person.
This year come in Chinese or European formal evening attire. Cocktails from 7.30 to 8.30pm
in the Grill Room. Five-course a la carte dinner with smoked salmon rose and cream of corgette
soup for starters. The entree is an exquisite roasted duck breast a la orange served with butter noodles
and seasonal vegetables. Followed by strawberry mille-feuile and cheese platter. Entertainment
includes: fire juggling, disco, ballroom twisters, lucky draw, and of course, a police piper to ring in
the new year. Breakfast served at 1am. If you think you can beat this price for a full evening from
7:30pm until 2am...you can't!!!
Tickets on sale now at POC Reception. Bookings can be made through POC reception:2591-1927;
or call 2891-4128.
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