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Crime-Fighting in Multi-storey Buildings
19.
As regards the point which was raised about improving
security in high rise buildings, a good start has been made by
means of of the neighbourhood watch scheme which the Police
have been running since 1984. Under this expanding scheme
selected buildings have been targetted to form watch
committees and advice has been passed to the public on
security measures. The fifth phase of the scheme was
completed in June this year and the sixth phase started in
July.
20.
In conclusion, Sir, I should like to observe that
despite the new burdens placed on the Administration by the
Vietnamese arrivals, by the increased movement of people and
goods through Hong Kong, and by internal developments within
Hong Kong itself, the disciplined services have been able to
continue to provide, and to improve upon, the previous
services being offered. Powers, conduct and procedures are
kept under proper review, and recruitment has been maintained
at levels sufficient to enable us to continue to plan ahead,
and to train the staff required to meet future developments.
With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.