Hong Kong Policeman: Law, Life and Death on the Streets of Hong Kong: An English Police Inspector Tells It as It Was
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9881609038 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Chris Emmett joined the UK police in 1965 and the Royal HK Police in 1970 and served for 28 years, retiring in 1998 with the rank of senior superintendent. In Hong Kong, he worked in uniform, CID, Narcotics Bureau, Complaints Against Police Office (CAPO), and various headquarter staff posts. He served on the Chinese border during the
His account of those times brings vividly to life the crime, prostitution, drugs, triad street gangs, and corruption that was an important part of the fabric of Hong Kong of that time.. At the officer level, many were British. In 1970 Hong Kong was the fastest expanding city in the world, a city that lived on three levels: the expatriates, nearly always British who lived in almost complete isolation; the vast mass of Chinese residents struggling to get by and improve their lot; and, finally, the criminal and corrupt underside which not only fought among itself, but also affected the lives of everyone else in the Crown Colony through fear and corruption. Fighting to hold this in check—and by and large succeeding—were the Hong Kong police force. Into this heady and dangerous mix steps a young Merseyside policeman, Chris Emmett
Victor said Magnificent. A great memoir of a British Bobby working the beat of Hong Kong. He talks of his experiences across a range of departments in the royal Hong Kong police force. Loved it strong recommend.. Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane I had the pleasure of serving in the RHKP between 197Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane Ken McMullin I had the pleasure of serving in the RHKP between 1974 and 1987 – much of the period covered by Chris’s book – and am indebted to him for the flood of memories it engendered. Whilst the Force may not have been ‘the world’s last foreign legion’ as described by one Instructor somewhat given to flights of fancy, it was certainly filled with any number of colourful characters of diverse and interesting backgrou. and 1987 – much of the period covered by Chris’s book – and am indebted to him for the flood of memories it engendered. Whilst the Force may not have been ‘the world’s last foreign legion’ as described by one Instructor somewhat given to flights of fancy, it was certainly filled with any number of colourful characters of diverse and interesting backgrou. "A great little read" according to Chris Bartlett. As an ex-member of the Royal Hong Kong Police during the 70's and 80's, this book brought back many memories. It is well written and based on my own experience an accurate account of what was an incredible job in an incredible place.
About the AuthorChris Emmett joined the UK police in 1965 and the Royal HK Police in 1970 and served for 28 years, retiring in 1998 with the rank of senior superintendent. In Hong Kong, he worked in uniform, CID, Narcotics Bureau, Complaints Against Police Office (CAPO), and various headquarter staff posts. He served on the Chinese border during the final years of the Chairman Mao era and worked three tours with the Police Tactical Unit (the Blue Berets).