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enquiries, organised 242 press conferences and briefings, attended 335 scenes of incidents to assist media coverage and issued 3 512 press releases.
The Fight Crime Publicity Campaign, launched with the help of the ISD and other government departments and the Fight Crime Committee, adopted the themes of 'a tripartite alliance of parents, schools and police to prevent juvenile crime' and 'prevention of computer crime involving youngsters' with the aim of working closely with members of the public to address these problems.
During the year, the Police Force launched the Police Recruitment and Publicity Campaign aiming at enhancing the force's image and recruiting persons of the right calibre to further improve its service to the community. Complemented by a full publicity package, two new television commercials featuring the professional and caring aspects of police work were produced to convey the message that the Police Force is not only an efficient and effective law enforcement agency but also a modern, professional and caring force continually seeking to make improvements in its services to the community.
Planning and Development
The Police Force is undertaking a major building works programme. The construction of a new Police Headquarters began in November 2000. The headquarters is scheduled for completion in late 2003 and occupation in early 2004. The new facility - a state-of-the-art complex with an efficient and environmentally friendly design will mark the force's commitment to professionalism and continual improvement.
The refurbishment of 59 police stations and operational bases is proceeding in parallel with the force-wide Customer Service Quality initiative. The improvements are expected to be completed in 2002. In addition, an automated station security system that can bring about manpower savings is being installed at these premises. Planning for two new Regional Headquarters cum Operational Bases in the New Territories South Region and Kowloon West is at an advanced stage. The future Kowloon West Regional Headquarters complex will also incorporate a new Mongkok District Headquarters and Tai Kok Tsui Divisional Police Station; the latter will be responsible for policing the developing Kowloon West reclamation area. A new Kowloon East Regional Headquarters cum Operational Base is planned on the site of the former Airport Police Station at Kai Tak. A new Marine North Divisional Base is planned at Ma Liu Shui.
The new Tactical Training Complex at the Police Training School in Wong Chuk Hang became operational in November. This purpose-built, two-storey, self- contained facility, simulating an urban environment, greatly enhances police firearms training. Another new complex will be a Police Dog and a Police Search Unit complex to be built in Sha Ling, New Territories. The complex is due for completion in September 2003.
Transport
The Police Force's vehicle fleet is the largest in the Government, with a wide range of vehicles available to respond to all operational requirements. In line with the Government's initiatives on 'clean air', the force has taken the initiative in operating vehicles that use environmentally friendly fuel. Besides this, a continuing programme
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