Realising
service quality goes beyond crime detection and crime prevention, DTS has
organised jointly with NGOs for the trainees to volunteer for community
service programmes which provide excellent opportunities for the officers
to show care and concern to those in need and in turn earn the community's
admiration and respect. It is hoped, through participating in community
service, to enhance the service culture amongst crime officers in line
with Force values and thereby project the Force image.
In July 2001, DTS will relocate to the Police Training School (PTS) in a
move that will allow resources to be shared and provide better facilities
and services for the trainees. After joining PTS, DTS instructors will
provide training on crime-related topics at recruit level as well as
presenting lectures at Training Days force-wide. DTS is also experimenting
with CBT a supplement to present classroom instruction. Five packages have
been developed and will be launched in March 2001.
Local Vocational Training ¡X With an expanded budget of
$4.9 million, more than 7 500 officers were able to attend a wide variety
of on-the-job training courses to improve their skills. A further 1 400,
mainly JPOs, utilised the Government's Course Fee Reimbursement Scheme to
pursue private studies including language, management and computer courses
for both personal and career development.
Overseas Training ¡X The $5.18 million budget allowed 73
officers from Sergeant to Chief Superintendent rank to attend management
and command training at police colleges, universities and training
institutions in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United
Kingdom, the United States and on the Mainland.
Police
Training School
The
school provides basic training to police recruits and continuation and
promotion training to JPOs. The campus is self-contained. Other than
classrooms and accommodation for residential trainees, there are physical
training facilities, indoor and outdoor firing ranges equipped with
computer-aided target systems, catering and laundry services as well as a
medical clinic.
Basic Training
Probationary Inspectors ¡X undergo a 36-week training
programme that focuses on practical exercises to develop trainees'
leadership, operational, management, administrative and professional
abilities. New training initiatives include an interactive computer
package as a supplementary training aid.
Recruit Police Constable Training ¡X comprises a 27-week
programme that aims to equip recruits with the core competencies,
knowledge, skills and the correct attitude to carry out general uniformed
branch duties in the first two years of service. In December 2000, a
Certificate in Policing, developed by PTS in partnership with the
University of Hong Kong, was introduced to encourage recruit constables to
gain further qualifications.
Supplementary Services
Youth Pre-employment Training Programme ¡X jointly
organised by the Force and the Labour Department for school-leavers aged
15-19, the course provides practical training to enhance their
employability and competitiveness. The two-week programme includes
physical training, foot drill, leadership skills and community service.
Between October 2000 and March 2001, 650 teenagers completed the
programme.
Smart Teen Challenge Camp ¡X a course organised by the
Force and Education Department for Form Three and Four students to enhance
their confidence, discipline, interpersonal skills and leadership
potential. The six-day residential programme includes physical training,
foot drill, and team building and leadership skills. Between April 2000
and March 2001, 870 students completed the training.
Continuation
& Promotion Training
Following a major review of promotion and development courses for JPOs, a
revised and enhanced syllabus and redesigned courses were introduced in
April 2000.
The Police Band
The ensemble, which consists of a Silver Band and a Pipe Band, plays an
important part in public and community relations programmes and ceremonial
parades organised by the Force and other government departments. In 2000,
they fulfilled over 600 performances, which included parades and official
events organised by the HKSAR Government and overseas events run by the
Hong Kong Tourist Association.
Training
Development
Training Days ¡X These are held every two months in all
units to ensure all officers are kept up to date in regard to
administrative and legislative changes. They are also utilised to foster
team spirit and camaraderie. The programmes adopt inter-active and
practical learning approaches in which the Formation commanders arrange
open forums attended by senior formation officers.
Language Training ¡X In line with the Government's language
policy to develop a biliterate and trilingual civil service, the Force
encourages all officers to attend job-related language courses. During the
past year, 2 323 officers attended Putonghua classes, 689 officers
completed Chinese writing lessons and 653 JPOs attended functional English
courses.
Academic Accreditation ¡X Training Wing strives to enhance
the professional standard of training courses and provide opportunities
for continuous development by Force members. Besides the Student
Instructors' Course that has been accredited by the University of Hong
Kong, the Standard II Inspectorate Professional Examination has also
gained accreditation from the Open University of Hong Kong.
In 2000, the first batch of officers who furthered their studies through
the accreditation arrangement were awarded the Diploma in Adult Education
and Training by the School of Professional and Continuing Education at the
University of Hong Kong. Having successfully completed the Diploma
programme, most officers have proceeded to study for the Master Degree in
Applied Professional Studies in Lifelong Learning jointly run by the
University of Hong Kong and University of Surrey.
Service Improvement Training (SIT) ¡X To develop a new
service culture and to ensure cost effectiveness, the SIT Team
successfully adopted a train-the-trainers approach. Up to the end of 2000,
a total of 71 Formation training teams consisting of around 600 trainers
have been formed throughout the Force. Over 13 000 officers including UB,
Crime, civilians and Police Communications Officers have attended a
one-day SIT workshop. In 2001, SIT will be extended to around 10 000
officers serving in Regional and District Units such as Traffic, EU,
Court, Crime Units, PTU and MTR. We aim to instil the theme of the year: 'We
Serve with Pride and Care'.
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