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Planning and Development
The new purpose-built New Territories South Regional Headquarters and Operational Base complex in Tsuen Wan was completed in May and was in full operation by October. The complex has a tower block which accommodates various police operational and support units from New Territories South Region and a podium block with facilities for crime prevention exhibitions, weapon training and vehicle parking. Additionally the building includes catering facilities, a continuous training facility and a firing range; all of which have enhanced police operational efficiency.
Construction of the Marine Outer Waters District Headquarters and Marine North Division Operational Base at Ma Liu Shui progressed smoothly throughout the year. The main building was scheduled to be completed by March/April 2006.
During the year, the Force's participation in the development and implementation of various boundary-crossing facilities continued with the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line East Rail Extension at Lok Ma Chau and Dongjiaotou, Shekou. These projects are scheduled for completion in late 2006.
Other major capital works projects at an advanced stage of planning include a purpose-built complex adjacent to the Waterfront Divisional Police Station to accommodate the Central Police District Headquarters and Central Divisional Police Station by 2009.
Transport
A number of established police driver posts were cut to provide savings, part of which were reinvested in the outsourcing of transport services for non-operational police duty journeys. The cost-cutting exercise proved successful and will be expanded in future, and should lead to an increased partnership between the Police Force and private sector service providers.
Information and Communication Technology
Organisational restructuring in 2004 resulted in improved management and enhanced efficiency in the business-oriented and daily functional activities of the Information Systems Wing in 2005.
A new Information Systems Strategy Plan for 2005-10 was developed during the year to optimise the use of information technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Force. A corresponding plan for Communication Systems is being developed.
In line with overall government policy, the Force is committed to expanding e-services to the public and staff. Funds for the implementation of the Departmental Portal Programme for the Force were secured in December. The Information Systems Wing will make use of this platform to enable authorised members of the Force to access portal applications of other government departments and also develop the Force's own e-service applications.
Expert use of communications technology contributed substantially to the success of police operations during the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference in