The Commissioner’s Operational Priorities 2019 set out the key operational areas which the Force will accord priority to during the year. They are a continuation of the seven priorities identified last year with minor refinements to reflect our current operating environment and key challenges in the year ahead. 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 youths.
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 youths, 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, including syndicated illegal immigration activities.
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 co-operation with other law enforcement agencies to interdict the flow of illicit drugs into Hong Kong.
- Target drug traffickers, especially those exploiting students and youths.
- Take proactive measures to investigate and confiscate proceeds of drug trafficking.
Abuse by Students and Youths
- Promote awareness and prevent the abuse of drugs by students and youths through a multi-agency and community-based approach.
QUICK CASH CRIME
- Target criminal groups involved in deception through joint efforts with stakeholders, supported by the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.
- 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, particularly telephone, Internet and social media deception.
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 co-operation with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to target technology crime.
- Strengthen co-ordination and sharing of expertise in handling and investigating technology crime.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Events
- Enhance public understanding of, and support for, the roles and responsibilities of the Police in maintaining public order and safety for the community.
- Engage organisers, media 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, particularly those involving public transport, through a multi-agency approach.
- Deter drink driving, drug driving, speeding and illegal road racing.
- Promote pedestrian safety, with particular emphasis on the elderly and safe cycling.
- Ensure smooth traffic flow through application of the Selected Traffic Enforcement Priorities (STEP) and the use of technology.
Major Incidents and Disasters
- Ensure preparedness for the rescue phase of major incidents and disasters by conducting regular multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
- Enhance recovery phase capability through a multi-agency approach to ensure timely completion of on-site police action and release of affected areas.
TERRORISM
Prevention
- Strengthen counter-terrorism capability and preparedness through the co-operation and co-ordination of the Inter-Departmental Counter Terrorism Unit.
- Enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive premises.
Preparedness
- Conduct regular training and multi-agency exercises to test and improve contingency plans.
- Promote public awareness of, and participation in counter-terrorism efforts.
Response
- Deploy counter-terrorism resources strategically to ensure a timely, effective and co-ordinated response.