Animal Watchers Programme Launching cum Award Presentation Ceremony

The Force launched the Animal Watchers Programme (AWP) for enlisting wider support for animal protection. The launching ceremony of the programme was held in Police Headquarters on 28th February 2021. The Commissioner of Police (CP) Mr. TANG Ping-keung has appointed 16 Central Advisory Board members, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Mr. SIU Chak-yee, Raymond has presented Certificates of Appreciation to the awardees of the AWP Guardian Award, Sai Kung Cattle’s Angel, Ms. LEUNG Wing-han, and the officers of Marine Region and Customs & Excise Department, whilst the Chairperson of the AWP - the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Information Systems) Ms. KWAN Chui-ching, Catherine has appointed 54 AWP Captains.

At the ceremony, the CP has announced the official naming of the designated teams in Police districts as "Animal Crime Police Teams". The new name serves to enhance the image of dedicated professionalism and to best reflect the positioning of the designated teams. Police will maintain the coordination with the stakeholders for animal protection.