Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suen Kwai-leung says the Police have come up with a comprehensive manpower plan for the Olympic Equestrian Events, adding it will deploy 2,000 to 4,000 officers.

Speaking at a press conference today, Mr Suen said Police have been working closely with the Equestrian Company on the security arrangements. Since the whole operation will last for 55 days, it will be a great challenge for Police.

Leave restrictions will be imposed for Police officers from August 1 to 24 and training activities unrelated to operations or the events will be suspended.

Mr Suen said Police have participated in the training of the security guards the company employs, adding there are operation rules for them to follow.

Noting Hong Kong's security threat is moderate, Mr Suen did not rule out the possibilities of any changes in future as the threat assessment is ongoing. He reiterated Police will continue to maintain close liaison with the Mainland and overseas law-enforcement agencies.

On the arrangements for demonstrators, Mr Suen urged organisations which plan to stage demonstrations during the events to contact Police for better co-ordination.

While the Police will do their best to facilitate demonstrators' requests, they will also try to keep the inconvenience caused to the public to a minimum.