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Public Order

Police districts continued to organise various programmes to engage members of the community who are not ethnic Chinese, including 'Project Gemstone' and 'Project Himalaya' in Yau Tsim and Yuen Long to raise their interest in joining the Police Force. Police Community Liaison Assistants in 14 police districts help establish a long-term relationship between the police and members of the community who are not ethnic Chinese.

The PPRB fully implemented the Senior Police Call scheme in February to promote crime prevention and personal safety among the elderly, as well as to help them participate in meaningful activities and serve the community.

In 2014, 80 persons received awards under the police's 'Good Citizen Award' scheme (sponsored by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce) to recognise their assistance to the police in fighting crime.

Planning and Development

Converted from the former Lei Muk Shue Operational Base, the Detective Training Centre was opened in September to provide enhanced facilities for crime investigation training. Completion of the new Yau Ma Tei Divisional Police Station at Yau Cheung Road is expected by 2016.

Information and Communication Technology

During the year, the police further extended the radio coverage of the Third Generation Command and Control Communications System to more Mass Transit Railway lines. In addition, the Fingerprint and Palmprint Livescan System was implemented in September. By taking digital fingerprints and palmprints, the arrest process was streamlined.

Training

The Hong Kong Police College continued to strengthen its relationship with external training partners. In January, the Police College and the Canadian Police College jointly launched the International Executive Development in Policing Programme, with online learning and face-to- face lectures conducted in Hong Kong and Canada.

In June, the Police College's enhanced Probationary Inspector (PI) and Recruit Police Constable (RPC) training programmes were accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF). The Police College could award Pls and RPCs with the Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management in Policing at QF Level 5, and the Professional Diploma in Policing at QF Level 4 respectively.

Service Quality

The Service Quality Wing continued to promote integrity, professionalism, continuous improvement and innovation in police services. In 2014, it published the Strategic Directions and Strategic Action Plan 2014-2016, which served as a guide for the police in meeting policing challenges. Living-the-Values workshops under the theme of 'Professional Responsibility and Accountability' were conducted to enhance service quality.

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