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Commissioner Siu Chak-yee led officers to attend the Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO) Canine Unit Kennel Opening and Tripartite Cooperation Protocol Signing Ceremony on July 13.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Executive Director of AVSECO Mr Cheung Tak-keung expressed appreciation for the professional training and assistance offered by the Force, especially the Police Dog Unit (PDU), in the establishment of the AVSECO Canine Unit (ACU). The Commissioner congratulated AVSECO on the establishment of ACU, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing the counter-terrorism readiness at the Hong Kong International Airport. In the subsequent signing ceremony, Assistant Commissioner (Operations) Chan Joon-sun represented the Force to sign the Tripartite Cooperation Protocol with representatives of the Customs and Excise Department and AVSECO, marking a milestone of the collaboration among the three parties. The Protocol provides a framework for cooperation to enhance partnership and exchange of experience and knowledge on the training of working dogs.
In April, three AVSECO handlers and their Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) completed a 14-week training course and successfully passed the stringent qualification tests provided by PDU. The next EDD course will commence in August. Apart from offering training, PDU will continue to provide annual revalidation for AVSECO’s working dogs to uphold their professional standards.
