WSIP Cheung with new exhibit bags

Officers release new, easy-to-read inner cordon tape

New exhibit bags, briefcases and inner cordon tape will be distributed to crime officers of a host of formations later this month for a two-month trial period.

The study is part of a drive to improve crime officers' equipment, which was one of the concerns expressed and identified in a Staff Opinion Survey.

Support Wing Woman Senior Inspector Field Katherine Cheung Tin-yee said the new designs were selected after taking the opinions of crime officers of all formations into account.

"The problem with the existing exhibit bags is that officers can only seal them with staples or adhesive tape. With a zip-lock, the new exhibit bags will have a secure, tidy, convenient opening," WSIP Cheung said.

The new exhibit bags will be distributed to crime officers of Central, Mong Kok, Kwun Tong and Sha Tin Districts, New Territories North Regional Headquarters and Crime Headquarters for trial.

New inner cordon tape will also be assessed by crime officers of Yau Tsim, Wong Tai Sin and Yuen Long Districts, Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters and Crime Headquarters. Colleagues can use the new, distinctive tape, with instructional words "Police Inner Cordon - Restricted Area" featured in red print, to identify restricted crime scenes.

Another item to go on trial is a new briefcase which is larger than the one currently in use. Crime officers of Wan Chai, Kwai Tsing and Tai Po Districts, Marine Regional Headquarters and Crime Headquarters will soon be issued with the briefcases with increased document and equipment capacity. Formations' feedback on these new samples will be obtained to see if any refinement of the quality and design is required.

WSIP Cheung stressed that the study by Support and Crime Wings to improve frontline crime officers' equipment was ongoing and some items such as the new speedloader pouch and extendable short baton are already in use following similar trials.

"The review was a quick response by Management to staff suggestions. Our efforts would not have borne fruit without the vigorous input from the users," WSIP Cheung remarked. Frontline crime officers are encouraged to express ideas and views regarding equipment to their formation commanders who will pass them on to relevant authorities for consideration.



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