The competition was organised by the Publicity Sub-committee of the Fight Crime Committee (FCC) and the Police Public Relations Branch, sponsored by Hang Seng Bank and supported by Education Bureau, Information Services Department, RTHK and Sing Tao Daily. The competition was one of the initiatives of this year's Fight Crime Publicity Campaign to raise public awareness, particularly that among young people, of the potential risks and crimes that might arise from online activities and contacts.

The Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, Commissioner Tang King-shing, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank, Mrs Margaret Leung, and FCC member, Ms Sylvia Yau, officiated at the ceremony.

Mr Lee noted the growing trend of online crime and sexual offences involving Internet contacts. He pointed out that the police had adopted a multi-pronged approach to combat cyber crime, including stepping up enforcement action, strengthening investigation and crime prevention, and enhancing co-operation with overseas law enforcement authorities. The strength of the Technology Crime Division of the Commercial Crime Bureau was increased from 45 to 71 in October last year.

"The cyber world can bring a lot of fun, but is also full of traps. We must always stay vigilant against Internet crime and exercise great care when making friends online," Mr Lee said.

Mrs Leung said that as a good corporate citizen, Hang Seng was pleased to support the competition, adding that the contest would enhance awareness of cyber crime among the younger generation. She hoped people would put the power of the Internet to positive use.

"Hong Kong is an international financial centre and one of the safest cities in the world. This status relies not only on the professionalism of our disciplinary forces, but also on how society nurtures young people about their responsibilities and values. I hope our youngsters would play an active role in sustaining Hong Kong's position by helping to stamp out cyber crime," Mrs Leung added.

Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons) captured the championship of the primary school category, while Tang King Po School won the secondary school category.

As part of their prizes, the winner and the two runners-up in the secondary school category joined a study trip to Guangzhou from December 28 to 30, visiting Mainland public security authorities and the Guangdong Police College.

A new Announcement in the Public Interest (API) based on the creative idea of Tang King Po School's winning video, was also launched at the presentation ceremony by the Secretary for Security and the Commissioner. Broadcasting of the API on local TV and radio stations started in the same evening.

A video clip on the ceremony can be found at: http://www.police.gov.hk/hkp-home/english/photo/show_video_offbeat.htm?id=1001/offbeat_online.swf

Winning Schools
Secondary School Category	Primary School Category
Tang King Po School	Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)
Marymount Secondary School	The Endeavourers Leung Lee Sau Yu Memorial Primary School
CNEC Christian College	Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Primary School
Merit Awards	Merit Awards
China Holiness Church Living Spirit College	C.P.C. Yao Dao Primary School
Ng Yuk Secondary School	Buddhist Lim Kim Tian Memorial Primary School
Lui Cheung Kwong Lutheran College	Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division
Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School	St. Francis' Canossian School
Lok Sin Tong Leung Chik Wai Memorial School	Pui Ling School of the Precious Blood

Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, and Commissioner Tang King-shing officiate at the launching of a new Announcement in the Public Interest (API) based on the creative idea of Tang King Po School's winning video

Mr Lee presents prizes and certificates to members of the champion team from Tang King Po School

Hang Seng Bank Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive, Mrs Margaret Leung presents prizes and certificates to one of the eight primary school winning teams

Officiating guests with the eight secondary school winning teams

Officiating guests with the eight primary school winning teams

Fight Crime Committee Member, Ms Sylvia Yau presents prizes to a winning team