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New Territories South Region
The Regional Crime Prevention Office of New Territories South
(RCPO NTS) has launched “Project eSecuNet” since 2014 to disseminate anti-crime information to the public through various media platforms. Under the Project, RCPO NTS held a security information seminar for the retail industry on January 21.
More than 20 representatives from different department stores, supermarkets, chain stores and security companies attended the seminar, during which RCPO NTS officers briefed them on the crime figures and analysed the modus operandi of thieves. Suggestions on security measures were also given according to the needs of different stakeholders, in order to guide them to step up security and help the Police fight against crime. The participants were also updated on the latest types of scam.
The Police reminded shopkeepers to store their goods properly, lock valuable items in cabinets and not to leave a large amount of cash in the shop overnight. Representatives from different companies also shared some real cases and tips on security measures and crime prevention at the seminar.
Hong Kong Island Region
Between January 1 and 22, the Regional Crime Prevention Office of Hong Kong Island (RCPO HKI) joined hands with District Anti-triad Sections, Police Community Relations Offices and District Intelligence Sections, as well as the Fish Marketing Organization and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, to mount an anti-crime publicity campaign at Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, Western Wholesale Food Market, markets, hawker stalls, dried seafood shops and retail outlets on Hong Kong Island, business associations, etc.
During the campaign, the officers distributed anti-crime leaflets and souvenirs to tenants and members of the public and gave them tips about crime prevention. They were reminded to heighten their vigilance, step up measures against burglary and keep an eye on their property. In addition, the officers visited some residential and commercial buildings and reminded the security personnel to stay committed to work and enhance security measures.
Kowloon East Region
The Regional Crime Prevention Office of Kowloon East (RCPO KE) has recently launched a new round of radio commercial to remind the public to be vigilant of telephone deception.
The commercial illustrates the telephone deception modus operandi of “Pretend Official” and reminds members of the public not to provide any personal information, bank account numbers and passwords to strangers. If they encounter suspicious deception cases, they should immediately call the “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222” of the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre for assistance.
Sau Mau Ping District
On January 8, Sau Mau Ping Division (SMPDIV) collaborated with Kwun Tong District Fight Crime Committee (KT DFCC) to conduct an anti-deception and anti-burglary publicity campaign in On Tai Estate, Sau Mau Ping.
During the campaign, Divisional Commander of SMPDIV Tang Wing-tin, Assistant Divisional Commander (Operations) of SMPDIV Lilian Patkin and Acting Police Community Relations Officer of Sau Mau Ping District (SMPDIST) Chu Yuen-tim, together with officers of the Police Community Relations Office of SMPDIST, Patrol Sub-units of SMPDIV, Chairman of
KT DFCC Mr Lo Yan-lai and KT DFCC member Mr Choy Chit-shing, distributed crime prevention leaflets to the public in the estate to alert them to stay vigilant, strengthen their anti-burglary measures, keep a close eye on unknown and suspicious persons and call the Police for assistance when noting anything suspicious.
