2008-07-17 19:43 The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, and the Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tang King-shing, visited the Junior Police Call (JPC) fight crime summer camp at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village today (July 17). After officiating at a fight crime ceremony, the three chatted with campers, calling on them to help Police fight youth crime and to spread the anti-drug message. Mr Lee and Mr Tang King-shing also administered an oath sworn by 81 young people and presented them with appointment certificates to formally appoint them as JPC Advanced Leaders. Mr Lee said that JPC had long contributed to the healthy development of young people into pillars of society by implanting in them positive values, and helping them build up leadership and management skills thus enhancing their personal growth. He also appealed to the campers to support the Government in the fight against youth drug abuse. "I encourage all of you to convey fight crime and anti-drug messages to your schoolmates and friends, so that more people will stay away from crimes and drugs, and say no to crimes and drugs," he said. Mr Lee and Mr Tang King-shing also launched an anti-drug video competition for JPC School Clubs. "The competition gives primary and secondary students a better understanding of the harmful effects of drug abuse through their participation in video production. Concurrently, the participants can, from a young person's perspective, spread the anti-drug message throughout the community, so that the message can reach families, schools and neighbourhoods," Mr Lee said. The competition, organised by JPC with financial support from the Beat Drugs Fund, has one category each for Primary and Secondary School Clubs. Participants, in groups of five at most, have to produce a video of less than 10 minutes on the theme of combatting youth drug abuse and submit it before October 25. Each category has first, second and third prizes as well as merit awards. The annual summer camp, organised by the Police with sponsorship and support from various organisations, aims to enhance JPC members' awareness of crimes and to promote healthy living. About 1,300 JPC members are taking part in this year's camp, which began on July 16 and will run until July 19. Anti-drug and fight crime messages are being disseminated to the campers through a variety of activities including a seminar on cyber crime prevention, a seminar on drugs, a Rubik's cube competition, a fashion design competition, singing performances, game booths and various sports activities. |