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e n s u re that Detention Centre facilities are adequate andthat detainees are fairly treated. In 2001, the DetentionCentre processed 1,468 arrested persons and detained 1,063persons. This compares with 1,254 and 894 persons,respectively, in the year 2000, reflecting a very high workload.Detention CellGuarding Officers in-service training at Correctional ServicesDepartmnet During the year,Detention Centre staffreceived pro f e s s i o n a ltraining in the taking ofnon-intimate DNA samples,and also attendedt h ree-day re f resher coursesdelivered by theC o r rectional ServicesDepartment to enhancetheir expertise and professionalismin the performanceof their duties.Translation, interpretation and transcriptionservices33 Chinese Language Officers (CLOs) provide essentialsupport to the Department's investigations and pro s e-cutions. Apart from possessing primary linguistic skills in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English, severalCLOs have specialist proficiencies in various Chinesedialects.The Central Transcription Unit (CTU) with six transcribers,was established in November 1995 to assistInvestigating Sections in transcribing videotaped interviewsof suspects. The unit has proved a most valuableresource in support of investigative staff.General administration support servicesThese include financial management, humanresources administration, (including establishment mattersand postings), supplies pro c u rement, building security,acquisition and design of new accommodation and themaintenance of our existing premises.In 2000, a Central Property Unit (CPU) was formed tocope with the increasing demand of Investigation Gro u p s