Crime Kowloon West (CRM KW) Headquarters organised a sharing session in Sham Shui Po District on August 18 to enhance the anti-pickpocketing knowledge and skills of frontline officers of Task Force Sub-units.

Detective Inspector Chau Chung-kiu of Regional Crime Unit 1 of KW kicked off the session with a briefing on the latest crime trend, modus operandi and black spots of pickpocketing. Station Sergeant Man Tat-fai of Railway District who had acquired rich experience in the field then shared his work experience, covering topics such as effective ways in identifying pickpockets as well as surveillance techniques and tactics. The attendees found the sharing session useful and practical as it had boosted their confidence in combating pickpocketing.

Two other sessions were held in Yau Tsim District and Mong Kok District in late August while the last one will be held in Kowloon City District in early September.

Station Sergeant Man Tat-fai shares his rich experience in combating pickpocketing with the attendees.