The Commissioner’s Operational Priorities 2016 set out the key operational areas to which the Force will accord priority during the year. They are a continuation of the seven priorities identified last year with minor refinements.
The successful implementation of these priorities will ensure that Hong Kong remains a safe and stable society.
VIOLENT CRIME
Against the Public
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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 and Money Laundering
- 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 deception, particularly telephone, Internet and social media deception.
- Ensure strategic deployment of resources to problem areas and take proactive measures against emerging quick cash crime trends.
- Promote public awareness and secure community support to prevent quick cash crime.
CYBER SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY CRIME
- Promote public awareness of computer and cyber security as well as the risks associated with the Internet and social media through a multi-agency approach.
- Enhance cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to target technology crime.
- Strengthen coordination and sharing of expertise in handling and investigating technology crime.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Events
- Enhance public understanding of and support for the roles and responsibilities of the Police in maintaining public order and public safety for the community.
- Engage organisers, media and other stakeholders of public eventsto enhance mutual understanding and enlist their support.
- Ensure public order and safety of public events through effective planning, communication 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 pedestrian safety, with particular emphasis on the elderly and safe cycling.
Major Incidents and Disasters
- Ensure preparedness for rescue phase of major incidents and disasters by conducting regular multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
- Enhance recovery phase capability to ensure timely completion of on-site police action and release of affected areas.
TERRORISM
Prevention
- Strengthen CT intelligence to ensure Force readiness.
- Enhance the protection of 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.