During peak hours, Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations and train compartments are always crowded, thus creating chances for perpetrators to commit crimes such as upskirt photo-taking, indecent assault, pickpocketing and shop theft.

In view of the situation, the Regional Crime Prevention Office of Kowloon West (RCPO KW) and Railway District (RAILDIST) jointly mounted a crime prevention publicity campaign from September 21 to 25 in a bid to heighten the crime prevention awareness among the public. With the assistance of MTR staff, officers distributed souvenirs to passengers at MTR stations along the East Rail Line, West Rail Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tung Chung Line and Tsuen Wan Line in KW Region during peak hours, reminding passengers to keep a close eye on their personal belongings, remain calm at crime scenes and report crimes to the Police.

Furthermore, RAILDIST, in collaboration with RCPOs of five land Regions and MTR Corporation, held the first tripartite meeting in mid-August in order to enhance the effectiveness in preventing and combating crimes in railway network. The tripartite meeting will be held regularly to strengthen the partnership between the Police and MTR Corporation to enhance cooperation in anti-crime initiatives.

Police officers distribute souvenirs to a MTR passenger and remind her to keep a close eye on her personal belongings.