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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Junior Police Call (JPC) cum JPC Summer Camp Kick-off Ceremony was held at the JPC Permanent Activity Centre in Pat Heung on August 20. Secretary for Security (S for S) cum JPC Honorary Chief President Mr Tang Ping-keung, Commissioner cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President Chow Yat-ming and Assistant Commissioner (Public Relations) (ACP PR) cum Chairperson of the JPC Central Advisory Board Chan Sze-tat officiated at the kick-off ceremony.
The AGM was chaired by ACP PR, and attended by more than 170 guests. Certificates of appreciation were presented to nine JPC Honorary Presidents, 28 JPC school club representatives, two JPC school club supervisors and 13 voluntary instructors to express gratitude for their support to JPC. Moreover, four Advanced Leaders received Outstanding Awards.
Speaking at the ceremony, ACP PR commented that JPC has been organising a wide diversity of activities designed to develop the leadership skills of its members. He also highlighted that JPC has organised nearly 48 exchange tours during this summer holiday, allowing over 1 700 members to visit various cities in the Mainland, deepening their patriotic sentiments.
He also expressed gratitude to the JPC Central Advisory Board and JPC Honorary President Council for their steadfast support and selfless contributions. JPC members will continue to serve the community, help the public understand the Force’s contributions, and keep telling good Police and Hong Kong stories,
Immediately after the AGM, the kick-off ceremony of the JPC summer camp 2025 was held. The camp lasted for four days and three nights and participated by over 200 JPC members. Various activities such as competitive games incorporating police knowledge and investigative elements as well as adventure-based challenges were arranged to promote anti-drug and fight crime messages among the youth. It also helps them build positive values while enhancing their perseverance, team spirit and leadership skills.
Speaking at the ceremony, S for S said that JPC has been established for 51 years and has been proactively planning and promoting diversified activities which enhance the youth's sense of responsibility, confidence and social commitment, serving as a key base for fighting crime as well as a cradle nurturing future leaders. He expressed his gratitude to members of the JPC Central Advisory Board, JPC Honorary Presidents from different districts, supporters from all sectors and members of the Force.
He encouraged JPC members to fulfill three roles, including "Anti-drug Ambassadors" — to say "no" to drugs and help disseminate anti-drug messages; "Fight Crime Partners" — to promote crime prevention messages and enhance law-abiding awareness in the society; and "Youth Leaders" — to enhance leadership skills and broaden horizons, as well as serving Hong Kong and the country through practical actions.
After the opening ceremony, S for S and other guests visited the booth set up by the Narcotics Bureau of the Force, and event facilities at the venue, such as rope course and abseiling, while interacting with JPC members.
