Assistant Commissioner of Police Kwok Ka-quan stated on a radio program this morning (22nd) that the police are strengthening intelligence collection regarding the security risks of the July 1st event, and appealed to the public to provide more information on counter-terrorism to the police.
Guo Jiaquan pointed out that the 25th anniversary of the return of the motherland is a very important day. As early as the beginning of last year, the police had a steering committee led by the deputy commissioner to deploy the return activities and make preparations as soon as possible. No matter whether there are national leaders visiting Hong Kong, they will provide information Collecting and risk assessment, hope that the activities will be carried out safely and smoothly, and the citizens will enjoy it.
He pointed out that epidemic prevention and public health are new challenges for the police force in recent years. At present, the police will communicate with the organizers according to the nature of the activities of different community groups.
"Even if you doubt it, it doesn't matter if you report the error first!"
When asked about the risk of a lone wolf attack, Guo Jiaquan said that since 7.1 is a symbolic day, the risk of local terrorism in Hong Kong has increased in the past few years. The whistleblower hotline can be used in conjunction with the anti-terrorism strategy. It is hoped that "all people will fight terrorism and report it immediately" to prevent problems before they occur. Since the 8th of this month, the police have received about 1,600 reports, some of which are being followed up.
Guo appealed to the public: "Even if you are suspicious, report it first. It doesn't matter if you report an error. I hope there will be more information and more intelligence analysis." The police will analyze this information as much as possible through the deployment of human resources.
For example, he pointed out that the police have recently cooperated with the retail industry to keep shops selling chemicals on alert and notify the police when they encounter suspicious purchases.
Kwok Ka-quan mentioned that recruiting manpower for the police force has always been a challenge, especially in recent years, with the increase in infrastructure, it is necessary to replenish new blood to maintain law and order. In recent years, the recruitment strategy has become more aggressive, such as holding the "University Seniors Program" on university campuses and expanding eligible targets to stay in Hong Kong Hong Kong permanent residents under 7 years, etc.
Anti-Terrorism｜Hardware store sticks "Safety Commitment" labels. If suspicious people buy chemicals, first observe and then report them. Fire and police force anti-terrorist drills Time to go: No major issues yet
