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The Force attaches great importance to enhancing work efficiency and transparency by optimising services through technology application. The Public Relations (PR) Wing Newsroom has recently upgraded the Integrated Platform for Release of Information to the Media (IPM) to assist the media in covering breaking news.
Since 2014, the Force has been providing the media with information through the one-stop IPM around the clock. Such information, including instant case reports handled by 999 Report Centre, case briefs, operation summaries and press releases, enables the media to arrive at the scene most instantly and cover breaking news for the public.
To elevate system efficiency and user experience, the PR Wing Newsroom collected media users’ views and suggestions in late 2020. With proactive support from Information Systems Wing Information Technology Branch, an updated IPM with new functions was launched on September 20.
The revamped IPM enables the media to conduct “keyword” search among case briefs and subscribe to latest information through email. A responsive web design which supports various browsers is adopted to cater for frontline reporters who need to log in IPM with mobile phones. IPM has also elevated its security level to ensure information security.
Serving as important channel for the Force to deliver information to the media, IPM will keep facilitating media coverage by disseminating timely case information related to public interest through proper use of technology. It will also promote the transparency of police work and tell good stories of the Force and Hong Kong.
