The Commissioner’s Operational Priorities 2015 set out the key operational areas to which the Force will accord priority during the year.
There remain seven priorities this year but refinements have been made to reflect recent changes in the operational environment and future challenges.
The successful implementation of these priorities will ensure that Hong Kong remains a safe and stable society.
VIOLENT CRIME
Against the Public
- Ensure a strong police presence to deter violent crime, particularly at high-risk locations.
- Target violent crime, particularly cases involving firearms or explosive devices.
- Strengthen intelligence-led operations against street gangs and their activities, particularly those involving young persons.
Domestic Violence
- Professionally handle and investigate all reports of domestic violence.
TRIADS, SYNDICATED AND ORGANISED CRIME
Triads
- Target triad personalities and activities, in particular those that exploit young persons and juveniles, by mounting intelligence-led and undercover operations.
Syndicated and Organised Crime
- Target personalities and activities associated with syndicated or organised crime.
- Strengthen the exchange of intelligence with other law enforcement agencies to identify and target cross-boundary and transnational syndicated or organised crime.
Crime Proceeds and Money Laundering
- Take proactive measures to investigate and confiscate proceeds of crime.
- Target and investigate money laundering activities.
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Trafficking
- Enhance cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to interdict the flow of illicit drugs into Hong Kong.
- Target drug traffickers, especially those exploiting young persons and juveniles.
- Take proactive measures to investigate and confiscate proceeds of drug trafficking.
Abuse by Students and Juveniles
- Promote awareness and prevent the abuse of psychotropic drugs by students and juveniles through a multi-agency and community-based approach.
QUICK CASH CRIME
- Target criminal groups involved in deception, particularly telephone, internet and social media deception.
- Ensure strategic deployment of resources to problem areas and take proactive measures against emerging quick cash crime trends.
- Promote public awareness and secure community support to prevent quick cash crime.
CYBER SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY CRIME
- Promote public awareness of computer and cyber security as well as the risks associated with the internet and social media through a multi-agency approach.
- Enhance cooperation with other law enforcement agencies to target technology crime.
- Strengthen coordination and sharing of expertise in handling and investigating technology crime.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Events
- Enhance public understanding and support of the roles and responsibilities of Police in maintaining public order and public safety for the community.
- Engage organisers and other stakeholders of public events to enhance mutual understanding and enlist their support.
- Ensure public order and safety of public events through effective planning, communication and execution.
Road Safety
- Reduce fatal and serious accidents through a multi-agency approach.
- Deter drink driving, drug driving, speeding and illegal road racing.
- Promote pedestrian safety and safe cycling.
Major Incidents and Disasters
- Ensure preparedness for rescue phase of major incidents and disasters by conducting regular multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
- Enhance restoration phase capability to ensure the timely release of affected areas.
TERRORISM
Prevention
- Strengthen CT intelligence to ensure Force readiness.
- Enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive premises.
Preparedness
- Conduct regular training and multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
Response
- Deploy counter-terrorist resources strategically to ensure a timely, effective and coordinated response.