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The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip, visited the Police Force on June 5 to learn more about the use of technology in police investigations, as well as to meet with frontline police officers and civilian staff to exchange views on matters of concern.
Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner (Management) Kwok Yam-shu, Director of Personnel and Training Li Kin-fai and Assistant Commissioner (Personnel) Chan Joon-sun, Mr Nip first visited the Crime Wing Support Group and was briefed on the functions and operation of the Major Incident Investigation and Disaster Support System. Officers also explained how the system was utilised to assist the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health in the tracing of the sources of infection and relevant contact tracing for confirmed cases during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Mr Nip then proceeded to the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau to receive an update on the bureau’s work in combating technology crime and safeguarding cyber security in Hong Kong, as well as on the challenges ahead. He also toured the Cyber Range, and learned that it is equipped with advanced training management systems to facilitate team-based simulation exercises on cyber defence in a virtual environment, which helps enhance the Force’s capabilities in detecting cyber threats and handling cyber security incidents.
Before concluding his visit, Mr Nip met with staff of various grades at a tea gathering to listen and exchange views with them on issues such as local medical service and education matters of police children. He conveyed his warmest regards to those police officers who were attacked and injured in Operation TIDERIDER. He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Police colleagues for displaying dedication and professionalism in coping with the challenges arising from social incidents during the past year and the COVID-19 epidemic. He encouraged them to continue to stand fast at their posts and protect the safety of the public.
