Reference codeI399Name of interviewee (English)WALSH, VincentDate of interview04/11/2010BiographyVincent Walsh was born and raised in County Cork, Ireland. He joined the Hong Kong Police Force in 1968 after finishing school, working in a variety of positions in the Marine Police.Interview summaryNarrates his upbringing and religious education in County Cork. Talks of joining the Hong Kong Police Force and describes the training in Aberdeen and subsequent life in the Force. Also discusses his work experience in the Marine Police and mentions Hong Kong's illegal immigrant issues, drug crimes, life on board of a police launch and the camaraderie between co-workers. Also discusses the Handover's impact on politics, policies, as well as the cultural changes within the Police.Duration106 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicHandoverMarine PolicePolice ForceLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedOther notesEssential omited file, pending replyCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryWALSH, Vincent
