Secretary for Security TK Lai visited Sham Shui Po today to learn about a Police crime prevention network with stall operators and a charity's support services for new arrival families.
Accompanied by District Officer Benjamin Mok, Mr Lai visited Sham Shui Po Police Station for a briefing on the background and outcome of the Sham Shui Po Hawkers' Charter.
Since July 2014, the charter has established an effective crime prevention network under which stall operators provide crime information to the Police on designated hotlines.
Mr Lai was told the charter has received overwhelming support.
So far, more than 250 stall operators have signed up to the charter and the information provided by members has led to the detection of 50 crime cases.
Mr Lai visited Apliu Street to meet with stall operators who have signed up to the charter to learn about how they have benefited from it.
He then went to the Windshield Charitable Foundation Sham Shui Po Social Services Centre to find out about its support services for the elderly, new arrivals and students in need.
Mr Lai chatted with new arrival children attending after-school revision classes.
He also discussed law and order matters and other community issues with district councillors.
