Detective Senior Police Constable Chan Chi-on and Woman Detective Police Constable Kam Suk-fan, both from the Liaison Bureau (LB), have attended a four-day Training Course cum Workshop on Interpol Global Police Communications System in Seoul, South Korea.

The training course was organised by the Interpol Secretariat (IPSG) to advance the ability of its members in combating transnational crimes.

The Interpol Global Police Communications System, introduced by IPSG for its 186 member countries, adopts an advanced encryption technology to achieve secure exchange of information among member countries over the Internet. The system not only speeds up exchange of criminal intelligence but also facilitates a quick police response and strengthens efficiency and accuracy for case enquiry. Currently, the Interpol databases contain details of lost or stolen travel documents, missing vehicles, fingerprints, photos, DNA and personal profiles of fugitives, all of which have made contributions to the successful joint actions by member countries in combating transnational crimes.

A total of 36 delegates from 21 Interpol member countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, attended the workshop and learned the latest developments and functions of the Interpol communications system. The workshop also provided a valuable opportunity for all delegates to explore the future development of the system.

The two LB officers passed a simulation test and received certificates in recognition of their efforts and contributions to the training programme.

DSPC Chan sees his participation in the overseas training course as the management's support for Junior Police Officers' career developments. With his successful completion of the training course, he is convinced that officers at all ranks possess a high learning ability and are prepared to meet challenges in seeking improvement.

During the workshop, DSPC Chan took the opportunity to introduce the Force's work and Hong Kong's social and geographical uniqueness to other delegates. His presentations were so interesting that many delegates expressed interest in visiting Hong Kong.

WDPC Kam described the content of the course as "wide-ranging" and "thought-provoking". She was particularly pleased to have met her counterparts from other countries, and shared knowledge and experience with them. Like DSPC Chan, she also introduced the recent achievements of her bureau and the Force, including the successful arrest of a number of high-profile fugitives.

Seeing the Interpol communications system as an important tool to combat transnational crime, both officers encourage Force members to consult LB if they require information from the Interpol databases to assist their investigation work. Those interested may contact LB at 2860-8424 or 2860-2813, or visit the LB webpage via the Police Intranet (POINT), which also provides a link to the Interpol website.

The regional training course in session