Guest Rick Research Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 This is named "774 DPCR LOH KUM WAH." I cannot come up with any logical explanation for the rank abbreviation. "PC" would seem obvious, if NOT sandwiched between "D" and "R." Something like "District Police Constable Reservist" doesn't sound likely-- but is that possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I've never seen that before. Could it be Detective Police Constable Reservist? Mr Chairman may know.... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Yeah, the R on the end throws me, because it soulds alien in English in that word order... and I very much doubt that 774 was a DePuty CommissioneR either. Just one of those things I think of at 3 AM. :speechless-smiley-004: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 In the Philippines (and Malay) Police, DPCR stands for Directorate of Police Community Relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Cripes ! Sounds like a Malayan P.C.S.O. ! Is this a 'Homebeat' office or a Internal Investigations thing? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Cripes ! Sounds like a Malayan P.C.S.O. ! Is this a 'Homebeat' office or a Internal Investigations thing? John←John.I haven't got a clue.Whenever I see the word 'Community' these days, I just switch off.Thank God I've less than 3 years to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I don't think "Community Relations" had been invented yet in 1950! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I don't think "Community Relations" had been invented yet in 1950! ←Spot on, but it's the only 'official' use of these particular initials I could find. I don't think they relate to the medal either.When that medal was awarded, community relations probably consisted of...."Do you want one lump on your head, or two, Sir?" :speechless-smiley-004: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Still, I wonder what this chaps role was? And Robin, I'm stunned at your dislike of the 'buzz word', Community..... My absolute favourite word is 'DIVERSITY' ! Hmmmm .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 RickI think your original suggestion fits spot on. District Police Constable Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 12/05/2005 at 17:49, Rick Research said: This is named "774 DPCR LOH KUM WAH." I cannot come up with any logical explanation for the rank abbreviation. "PC" would seem obvious, if NOT sandwiched between "D" and "R." Something like "District Police Constable Reservist" doesn't sound likely-- but is that possible? 17 years on, can we shine any new light on this medal? Has anyone come across other example since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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