Recruitment

The number of applications for Inspectorate posts remained steady at
2 796 in 1997, compared with 3 268 in 1996, and 90 were appointed as
Inspectors. Another 68 serving officers were promoted from within the
ranks.

Recruitment at Constable rank remained satisfactory with 792 recruits
taken on strength out of a total of 7 930 applicants. Satisfactory
recruitment saw the strength of the Force remain healthy and strong at
27 588 disciplined officers and 5 926 civilian staff.

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