The Commissioner’s Operational Priorities 2014 set out the key operational areas to which the Force will accord priority during the year.
There remain seven priorities this year but refinements have been made to reflect recent changes in the operational environment and future challenges. Cyber Security has been added to the priority on Technology Crime to underline its emerging challenge to policing work.
The successful implementation of these priorities will ensure that Hong Kong remains a safe and stable society.
VIOLENT CRIME
Against the Public
Ensure a strong police presence to deter violent crime, particularly at high-risk locations.
Target violent crime, particularly cases involving firearms or explosive devices.
Strengthen intelligence-led operations against street gangs and their activities, particularly those involving young persons.
Domestic Violence
Professionally handle and investigate all reports of domestic violence.
TRIADS, SYNDICATED AND ORGANISED CRIME
Triads
Target triad personalities and activities, in particular those that exploit young persons and juveniles, by mounting intelligence-led and undercover operations.
Syndicated and Organised Crime
Target personalities and activities associated with syndicated or organised crime.
Strengthen the exchange of intelligence with other law enforcement agencies to identify and target cross-boundary and transnational syndicated or organised crime.
Crime Proceeds
Take proactive measures to investigate and confiscate proceeds of crime.
Target and investigate money laundering activities.
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Trafficking
Enhance cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to interdict the flow of illicit drugs into Hong Kong.
Target drug traffickers, especially those exploiting young persons and juveniles.
Take proactive measures to investigate and confiscate proceeds of drug trafficking.
Abuse by Students and Juveniles
Promote awareness and prevent the abuse of psychotropic drugs by students and juveniles through a multi-agency and community based approach.
QUICK CASH CRIME
Target criminal groups involved in quick cash crime, particularly pickpocketing, and street, telephone, Internet and social media deception.
Ensure strategic deployment of resources to problem areas and take proactive measures against emerging trends.
Promote public awareness and secure community support to combat quick cash crime.
CYBER SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY CRIME
Promote public awareness of computer and cyber security as well as the risks associated with social media through a multi-agency approach.
Enhance cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to target technology crime.
Improve coordination and sharing of expertise in handling and investigating technology crime.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Events
Engage organisers and other stakeholders of public events to enhance mutual understanding and enlist public support.
Ensure public order and safety of public events through effective planning and execution.
Road Safety
Reduce fatal and serious accidents through a multi-agency approach.
Deter drink driving, drug driving, speeding and illegal road racing.
Promote safe cycling through a multi-agency approach.
Major Incidents and Disasters
Ensure preparedness for a quick and effective response to major incidents and disasters.
Conduct regular multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
TERRORISM
Prevention
Monitor terrorist trends to ensure Force readiness and provide security advice for and deploy counter-terrorist patrols at critical infrastructure and sensitive premises.
Preparedness
Conduct regular training and multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
Response
Deploy counter-terrorist resources strategically to ensure a timely, effective and coordinated response.