Officiating guests included the Director of Personnel & Training, Mr Foo Tsun-kong; Fight Crime Committee member, Mr Ma Fung-kwok, and Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) Council Member, Mr Daniel Koo. Mr Koo told the gathering that the HKGCC attached great importance to citizens' concerted efforts to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity for which Police-community cooperation in the fight against crime was essential. Mr Ma commended the recipients for their courage, alertness and initiative. He said they had set a good example to other members of the community.

The Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony, held twice a year since 1973, is organised by the Police Public Relations Branch and sponsored by the HKGCC, with Ocean Park giving its support to the latest event by providing a venue free of charge. To date 3,066 people have received the award.

Forty citizens were commended for their bravery in helping the Police fight against crime

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