Kowloon East (KE) conducted a joint departmental counter terrorism (CT) exercise codenamed STRONGCARVER with the Fire Services Department (FSD) and Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Hong Kong Velodrome (HKV) at Tseung Kwan O on June 9. The exercise aimed to enhance the capabilities and coordination of the Force and other departments in handling terrorist attacks.

The exercise simulated a terrorist attack made by terrorists during an international sports event at HKV. Officers of KE’s Emergency Unit and Police Tactical Unit, Tseung Kwan O District, Counter Terrorism Response Unit and Police Negotiation Cadre came swiftly and took actions which resulted in all terrorists being subdued successfully and all affected persons being evacuated orderly. FSD officers also set up a triage to handle casualties.

Participants of the exercise comprised over 350 persons, including members of Police Mentorship Programme, Project ACHIEVE, Mainland Alumni Association of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Senior Police Call. Prior to the exercise, officers of Inter-departmental Counter Terrorism Unit shared CT related information to participants to enhance the public’s CT awareness.

Counter Terrorism Response Unit and Police Negotiation Cadre join the exercise.