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In support of the Force’s Strategic Direction of “Embracing the use of technology for policing in the digital age”, Crime Wing and Information Systems Wing (ISW) jointly launched the “e-154” App on June 1. Prior to the rollout of the app, Crime Support Group of Crime Wing conducted roadshows in all Regions and at the Detective Training Centre to introduce the main features of the app to over 440 frontline crime officers and trainees of the Standard Criminal Investigation Course (SCIC).
This project was on trial in Kowloon West Region and Hong Kong Island Region for almost a year. In response to the feedback from frontline crime officers, the newly developed app is equipped with a “speech-to-text input engine” and additional automation features. The app is installed in smart devices issued by the Force and portable printers are provided for officers to increase mobility. The initial phase of the rollout involves SCIC trainees, while officers of District Investigation Teams will start using the app gradually in the third quarter of 2021.
Instructors and trainees of SCIC rated the app favourably and they commented that it can streamline the statement-taking process and enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness, thus making policing services more accessible to the public.
The successful implementation of the app is attributed to the technical support from ISW and the invaluable feedback from frontline officers. The tutorial videos are available on the Police Intranet (POINT) for officers’ reference.
