"His knowledge and experience have proven invaluable to the implementation of a number of new initiatives resulting in enhanced efficiency" | |
 Out-going DFAP Stanley Wong |
"'PARTING
is such sweet sorrow," said Juliet to Romeo, and these words came to my mind when I received
the news on my transfer," said out-going Director of Finance, Administration and Planning
Stanley Wong Wing-hong.
The first Administrative Officer to hold the DFAP post, Mr Wong will transfer out on June 19, moving to the Government Supplies Department as Deputy Director. Mr Wong, who took up the post in October 1997, said he would miss life on the fifth floor of Caine House and enjoyed the "can do" professionalism of the Force. "I consider it a great privilege to have been a part of the Force and the pride of Hong Kong. I came a total stranger to the Force and to disciplined services work - the learning curve was sharp," Mr Wong said. |
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"I am most grateful to my colleagues for their support and forbearance which made life a lot easier. I would
also like to pay tribute to all those in the Force who have worked with me in one way or another. I am glad
to say I have enjoyed working with them - work always came first but friendship followed closely after."
In charge of Finance, Civil Administration, and Planning and Development, Mr Wong had command over the Police Civil Secretary, Financial Controller and the Chief Superintendent Planning and Development. Mr Wong said during his 18 months, the Force had achieved significant progress in financial management, establishment management and capital works. "Worth mentioning are the remarkable savings in Disciplined Services Overtime Allowance to finance new initiatives, the Enhanced Productivity Programme, the one-line vote, the formal approval of the Top Command Structure review and the new Police Headquartors project," he said. "These would not have been possible without the leadership and guidance on the fifth floor of Caine House and the dedication and support of all those involved. And I am proud to be part of the process, working alongside efficient and highly professional teams of civilian and police officers." Mr Wong was also working as the vice chairman of the Admininstrative Officeral Recruitment Board until his transfer. And his farewell thoughts?: "Colleagues in the Police Stores Management Division beware!" Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management) Tsang Yam-pui praised Mr Wong's contribution to the development of financial and administrative management during his service. "His knowledge and experience have proven invaluable to the implementation of a number of new initiatives resulting in enhanced efficiency. On behalf of the Force I wish him continued success in his new post, Mr Tsang said. The Force welcomes the posting of Keith Kwok Ka-keung and is confident that with his wide experience as an AO, he will be able to make a valuable contribution to the Police as DFAP. Mr Kwok's previous postings included jobs in the New Airport Projects Co-ordination Office, Works Bureau, Security Branch, and the Registrar General's Department. | |
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corruption messages on police notebooks are to be streamlined to send a more concise reminder to officers.
The messages were printed on the front inside cover of officers' notebooks, as part of an anti-corruption publicity drive mounted by the Steering Committee on Force Anti-Corruption Strategy set up in mid-1995. The reminders were well-received by officers and the Steering Committee recently voted for a revision of the original messages and the breaking down of the information into four sections, each with its own theme allowing for easier comprehension. |
 Clean cover: DMS Lau Yuk-kuen, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Service Quality) H.M. Blud and staff sample the great new notebooks |
 New anti-graft notes |
Committee chairman Director of Management Services Lau Yuk-kuen said: "Each section comes with an easy to remember slogan that sums up what the following message is about. They cover an incorruptible personality, alertness to suspicious acts of colleagues, readiness to report as well as the importance of keeping the Force clean. "These four messages, in Chinese, are randomly printed in the notebooks so officers have access to different themes whenever they pick them up. This will attract more attention from them on what is printed. |
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"I strongly feel that as a police officer, you should look at the messages every time you use your notebook and take them seriously. It is not just about what a good police officer should be but also what makes a good personality," Mr Lau added. The messages, in both English and Chinese, are available on the Reference Materials System for all Force staff. | |
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 Outboard advice: NTN EU officers get instruction on new dinghies |
SWIFT
help will be available to northern New Territories residents when the rains come this summer.
In the event of flooding, villagers will now have added security thanks to special training and new equipment for the Region's Emergency Unit officers. The Unit has purchased two inflatable dinghies fitted with outboard motors. The zippy little boats can be used to help rescue people trapped in awkward locations during floods, and get there speedily. |
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Three Marine Police Training School officers, experts in small boat instruction, have conducted a series of seminars for New Territories North Emergency Unit officers. They covered everything from handling the dinghies to flood rescue. The seminars also taught officers safety points on the boats' outboard motors. The aim of the seminars was to ensure the safety of residents within the flood zone. By allowing Emergency Unit officers the means to rescue trapped people and move them to safety immediately, officers will no longer have to wait for other rescue services before they can start pulling people to safety. The course was divided into theoretical and practical instruction. Training also included use of a dummy to simulate a person trapped in flood waters. Some 32 Emergency Unit officers, including an Inspector, 12 Sergeants and 19 Police Constables, completed the two one-day training courses. | |
