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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, and the Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tsang Wai-hung, visited the Junior Police Call (JPC) fight crime summer camp at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village today (August 10).
The trio officiated at the camp’s launching ceremony to call on youngsters to help Police combat crime and promote anti-drug messages. They also toured around the camp, watching JPC members participating in various activities including a Roman ballistics system, demonstration of making tea with milk and painting.
Noting the decrease in the number of young people arrested for serious drug offences in the first six months this year, Mr Lee stressed at the ceremony that concerted efforts to fight against drug abuse had to be strengthened. It is important to drive home anti-drug messages to young people through anti-drug publicity and preventive education, he said.
Mr Lee hoped youngsters could build up self-confidence and team spirit through participating in various camp activities. He also commended JPC for its persistent efforts to engage the community to combat crime and to instill positive values among young people.
The annual summer camp, organised by the Police with sponsorship and support from various organisations, aims to enhance JPC members' awareness of crimes and drug abuse, and to promote healthy living. About 2 000 JPC members take part in this year's camp, which began on August 9 and runs until August 12.
Anti-drug and fight crime messages are being disseminated to the campers through a variety of activities including seminars on drug abuse and Internet crime prevention, inter-district game competitions as well as land and water sports activities.
Police Report No. 15
Ends/Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:27
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