Deputy Commissioner (Management) (DCP MAN) Chau Kwok-leung, accompanied by Director of Finance, Administration and Planning Tam Wai-yee and Police Civil Secretary Leung Ho-yin, met representatives of the seven civilian staff associations in the Force at a luncheon on February 26.

The representatives came from Association of Police Translators, Association of Police Communications Officers, Hong Kong Traffic Wardens Union, HKSAR Government Traffic Wardens General Union, Hong Kong Police Force Telecommunications Technical Staff Union, Hong Kong Police Force Model Scale I Staff Association and Hong Kong Police Force Civilian Officers' Union. They discussed, and exchanged views of, with the Force management issues of common concerns as well as the challenges for the work of frontline civilian staff.

Speaking at the luncheon, Mr Chau pointed out that thanks to the professionalism and duty commitment of both disciplined and civilian officers, the services delivered by the Force had earned the appreciation and support of the general public despite the rapidly increasing aspirations of society. At the same time, the Force had also demonstrated to the public and the international community its capability to maintain law and order.

Mr Chau thanked the civilian staff associations for enhancing internal communication, adding that the views collected by them had helped the Force management take timely measures to create a conducive working environment for frontline officers. Finally, he emphasised that he was confident of the Force, with the concerted effort of the staff, being able to cope with challenges and continue to deliver quality services.