Wednesday, January 30, 1974 ·
STREET PATROLS SCHEME WILL BE STUDIED
Next Phase In Fight Violent Crime Campaign Starts This Summer
The government will consider proposals for the introduction of
district security groups to patrol the areas where they live as part of
further measures in the continuing fight against crime.
The scheme was put forward today during the adjournment debate in
the Legislative Council by the Hon. Hilton Cheong-Leen who suggested that
it could be tried out in one or two designated areas to gauge its effectiveness.
"The results might well be worth the effort in the strengthening
of the forces of law and order, not to mention the shouldering of a greater measure of co-responsibility and a deeper involvement by the people in improving and making safer the environment in which they and their families
live," he said.
He envisaged that the district or area security groups would operate
near their homes and membership would be voluntary but based on careful
selection.
Honbers would have to undergo some basic training and would go on
duty in uniform, equipped with a whistle, torchlight and baton.
As he saw it, members of the security groups would be paid an allowance from the government and would be accompanied on patrol by regular or auxiliary
constables who would be armed. Security group members would have no powers
of arrest except in certain circumstances.
While commending the government's efforts to make Hong Kong an even
safer and more secure place, he felt that more could be done.
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