In light of the increasing number of major infrastructural projects coming on stream, and the need to better equip officers for discharging traffic and road management duties with an international standard, Traffic Branch Headquarters (TBHQ) offered 25 officers a 10-day tailor-made training course from November 11 to 22.
Incorporating both practical and theoretical aspects of road management training, this over-subscribed course was delivered by two experienced traffic experts from the UK, Mr Graham Skinner and Mr Saul Jeavons. The course was specially designed to cover a wide range of topics, including Traffic Management Concept, Integrated Traffic Management Design and Technology in Traffic Policing and Road Safety Audit. Practical exercises at, and site visits to, various regions enabled the trainees to understand how to apply the acquired knowledge in their everyday work.
The course also provided an invaluable opportunity for the trainees, comprising Junior Police Officers and Inspectorate officers, to exchange experiences and views on policy implementation and practical challenges.
Presentations by other stakeholders, such as Transport Department and ICAC, further enriched the contents of the course. A highly respected veteran of the road management office, Senior Inspector Chan Wing-shing, also conducted an experience-sharing session with trainees.
Chief Superintendent (CSP) (Traffic) Paul Stripp presented certificates to the trainees who passed an examination upon conclusion of the course. He appreciated the good work of traffic officers and encouraged them to maintain their professionalism. Their contributions were crucial to enhancing road safety and the development of Hong Kong, especially when the city is undertaking major infrastructural projects, he said.
CSP Stripp went on to say that TBHQ supported frontline officers not just by providing professional training, but also by sourcing technology to complement and alleviate their workload, and to make traffic officers an important asset of the Force.
