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The multi-faceted aspects of police work and recruitment information was shown at the police booth in the four-day Education and Careers Expo today (February 17) with the theme "recruiting talents, training for professionalism and promoting a caring culture".
Police Dog Unit, Marine Small Boat Division, Emergency Unit, Traffic Formation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, Airport Security Unit and Identification Bureau would brief visitors on their areas of work and introduce some of their equipment at different sessions. There would be a mini range where officers from the Weapons Training Division would demonstrate the use of police equipment.
Details of the demonstration sessions were as follows:
February 17 (Thursday):
morning session - Police Dog Unit
afternoon session - Marine Small Boat Division
February 18 (Friday):
morning session - Emergency Unit (Kowloon East)
afternoon session - Traffic (New Territories South)
February 19 (Saturday):
morning session - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau
afternoon session - Narcotics Bureau
February 20 (Sunday):
morning session - Airport Security Unit
afternoon session - Identification Bureau
Officers from the Police Recruitment Division would process applications for police constable and inspector on site. They would conduct initial screening and arrange for the written test. The Auxiliary Police officers would also be present to handle recruitment-related enquiries and receive applications.
To tie in with this year¡¦s Careers Expo, the Police Recruitment Division has set up an ¡¥Application Express¡¦ campaign. Those who wished to join the Force could apply at 13/F Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong on or before February 25. Applicants should bring along their proof of academic qualifications (original and duplicate).
Police Report No. 13
Ends/Thursday, February 17, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:04
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