[ Foreword ] [ Memorable Events ] [ The Hand of Partnership ] [ Operations ] [ Regional Commanders' Report ] [ Personnel and Training ]
[ Management Services ]
[ Professional Equipment ] [ Finance, Administration and Planning ] [ Environmental Report ] [ Organisation ]
[ Annexes and Appendices ]
In 2013, the Finance Wing continued to exercise a strong sense of responsibility in the management of financial resources and to place financial authority in the hands of budget holders. The Administration Wing explored new ways and means to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Force services by launching a series of initiatives to meet the challenges of a constantly developing society. It continued its efforts to further enhance the quality of Force services and promote staff relations in the civilian grades. The Planning and Development Branch was once more extremely active during the year, implementing capital works projects to enable the Force to provide a high standard of professional services to the community.
The new Lamma Island Police Post aims at improving service, enhancing security and providing more comfort for members of the public.
For the financial year ending March 31, 2014, the total expenditure of the Force was estimated to be $14.8 billion, amounting to about 4.2 per cent of the GovernmentÕs total budget for the year. Of this allocation, salaries and allowances accounted for about $12.6 billion, with the rest being contributed by departmental expenses and capital items. Fines, penalties and other fees and charges are expected to produce about $524 million in revenue.
Under the one-line vote arrangement, expenditure under various traditional sub-heads are now pooled together under the single sub-head of operational expenses. Subject to prescribed conditions, the Force has the flexibility to vire funds among categories under this sub-head without having to seek prior approval. This arrangement continued to considerably facilitate decision-making in resource management.
An exhibi t ion ent i t led Cheung Chau Pol ice Stat ion - Marking One Hundred Years 1913-2013 at the Police Museum reviews the development of the Police Station, and how it has contributed to the Cheung Chau community.
The Force has a civilian establishment of over 4,600 staff, providing administrative, secretarial and technical support services to Police operations. A number of initiatives were pursued in 2013 to streamline procedures, optimise deployment of resources and enhance efficiency. These included rationalising deployment of Workmen II, outsourcing of Office Assistant services, and flexible deployment of civilian staff to take up new responsibilities.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management) Ma Wai-luk (second from right) meets civilian staff to listen to their views.
The Police Civilian Staff Club Volunteer Team participates in voluntary work in Oxfam Trailwalker 2013.
The new Lamma Island Police Post at Yung Shu Wan, was officially opened in December. The new Police Post has replaced the existing one at Hung Shing Ye Wan, which was built in 1966. The new design of the Police Post has not only enhanced privacy, security and the standard of accommodation for officers, it also offers the public a greater sense of ease during their visit.
The Police OfficersÕ Club currently situated in Hung Hing Road, Causeway Bay will make way for MTR Corporation Limited to begin construction of the Shatin to Central Link in 2015 and will be reinstated in situ after completion of the Link in 2020. To meet the shortfall in sports and recreational facilities for staff during the period, a new annex building will be built at the Police Sports and Recreation Club at Boundary Street to provide more dining and sports facilities. The enhancement works commenced in December and will be completed in 2015.
To facilitate the construction of the Central Kowloon Route tunnel underneath the existing Yau Ma Tei Divisonal Police Station, the Police Station must be reprovisioned. The new station, situated at Yau Cheong Road, commenced construction in June and should be available for occupation in early 2016. It will provide modern facilities for operational staff and a service orientated New Generation Report Room for members of the public.
Police facilities at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building situated at the junction of Tung Chau Street and Tonkin Street West are in progress. The court building will consist of 32 courtrooms. The building will be completed by the end of 2015 and Police accommodation at Tsuen Wan MagistratesÕ Court and CoronerÕs Courts will be reprovisioned to the new building.
The Force is in the active planning stage to construct the new Kowloon East Regional Headquarters and Operational Base cum Ngau Tau Kok Divisional Police Station at Concorde Road, Kai Tak to meet rising policing needs due to infrastructural developments in Kowloon East Region. In addition to providing up-to-date operational facilities and quality client-based services, the project will also adopt various energy efficient features and renewable energy technologies.
Other projects in the planning stage include the construction of the Tai Kok Tsui Divisional Police Station at Sham Mong Road and the reprovisioning of the Hong Kong Island Vehicle Pound from Quarry Bay to the new Chai Wan Government Complex and Vehicle Depot.
Works for Police facilities in the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal were completed in 2013. Construction of Police facilities at other boundary crossings is in progress, namely the West Kowloon Terminus for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Liantang-Heung Yuen Wai.
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Police Reporting Centre is now in service.
A simulation photo of a new annex building of the Police Sports and Recreation Club
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