LB assigned different jobs to the Interns. Going up to the final year of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Professional Accounting at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Cyrus was responsible for gathering information on matters of politics and economy on the Mainland. Debbie, a BBA student at the College of Business of the City University of Hong Kong, developed compilation of a Protocol Guide, while Shelley, studying a degree programme offered by the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, assisted in producing the LB website. They all agreed that the assignments had given them a better idea of the multi-faceted police work.

Cyrus said his eight-week internship had enhanced his understanding of the government structure, political environment and economic situation on the Mainland. Sharing the same view, Debbie said production of the Protocol Guide had made her better appreciate the significance of detailed planning of activities. She added: "It's very important to set a standard for reception duties because doing so would show respect to visitors and improve the image of the Hong Kong Police Force. We paid attention to every detail, even arrangements of seats and tables."

Shelley pointed out that in producing the LB website she consolidated her understanding of police work. "Police work is so wide-ranging - from locating lost property to fighting terrorism. Particularly in LB, we kept in close contact with overseas law enforcement agencies, and I benefitted a lot from this exposure," she noted.

"Working with police officers is really an eye-opener," said Shelley. "They work at a quick tempo because jobs have to be done with limited resources and within a short time frame. They work with great care and emphasise on teamwork. Their efficiency gave me no excuse to slack off."

Agreeing with Shelley's observation, Cyrus said: "There is a big difference between working in a police force and in a private firm. The former concerns public safety and policing. In particular, working in LB means we have to meet many important people. The 6th Meeting of INTERPOL Asia-Pacific Expert Group on Asian Organised Crime in June is a good example." During the meeting, the three Interns received high-ranking criminal investigators from 14 countries and cities all over the world.

Outside the office, the three Interns also enjoyed taking part in the Force's sporting events. Cyrus showed his kicking skill in the Shuttlecock Competition held on the Health and Sports Day in May. A member of the Women's Soccer Team of the City University of Hong Kong, Debbie represented Crime Wing Headquarters in the Soccer Competition hosted by Crime Wing.

To Acting LB Chief Inspector Choy Chun-wah, the three Interns not only have innovative minds but also are good at handling administration work and carrying out basic reception duties. "The Interns were hardworking and dedicated to their jobs," he noted.

Grateful for the guidance given by their mentors in LB, the Interns agreed that the internship would strengthen their faith in the Police and make them more determined to join the Force after graduation.

The three Summer Interns cherish their experiences of meeting overseas guests whilst performing reception duties at the Sixth Meeting of INTERPOL Asia-Pacific Expert Group on Asian Organised Crime