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The Police showcased the multi-faceted and professional nature of their work under the theme "Join the Police, Reach Full Potential, Serve the Community" at the four-day Education and Careers Expo 2013 starting today (January 31).
The Police booth features a mini range where officers from the Weapons Training Division demonstrate the use of police equipment. The latest recruitment information is also available at the booth.
Officers from Police Dog Unit, Marine Region, and Force Abseiling Cadre briefed visitors on their areas of work and introduced their equipment at different sessions held today.
Details of demonstration sessions by officers from other Police units in the following three days are as follows:
February 1 (Friday):
10am to 2.30pm ¡V Traffic (Kowloon East)
2.30pm to 7pm ¡V Emergency Unit (Hong Kong Island)
3pm to 6pm ¡V Police Negotiation Cadre
February 2 (Saturday):
10am to 2.30pm ¡V Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau
2.30pm to 7pm ¡V Airport Security Unit
3pm to 6pm ¡V Force Search Unit
February 3 (Sunday):
10am to 2.30pm ¡V Crime Prevention Bureau
10am to 2.30pm ¡V Identification Bureau
2.30pm to 6pm ¡V Counter Terrorism Response Unit
During the Expo, officers from the Police Recruitment Division will process applications for police constable and probationary inspector on site. They will conduct initial screening and arrange for the written test. The Auxiliary Police officers will also be present to handle recruitment-related enquiries and receive applications.
Members of the public are welcome to visit the Police booth at the Expo held in Hall 1C-1E of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10am to 7pm on February 1 and 2, and from 10am to 6pm on February 3. Admission is free.
To tie in with this year's Expo, the Police simultaneously launch a ¡§Recruitment Express¡¨ campaign. Those who wish to join the Force can apply in person at 13/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai on or before February 8. Applicants should bring along proof of their academic qualifications (original and duplicate).
For the financial year 2013-14, the Force's recruitment target is 1 453, comprising 175 Probationary Inspectors, 990 Recruit Police Constables and 288 Auxiliary Recruit Police Constables.
Police Report No. 197
Ends/Thursday, January 31, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:33
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