With the advancement of the times, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) has continuously improved the application of technology. The EMSD actively collaborates with the HKPF in designing and co-ordinating various projects to assist the relevant police units to enhance their command capability and operational efficiency.
The EMSD assisted the Kowloon West Regional Higher Command (Higher Command) in its 15-month system renovation project, which includes restructuring the layout of the Higher Command and its functional rooms, upgrading digital network infrastructure, enlarging a number of video walls, integrating multimedia management capabilities and providing a one-stop control platform solution for the defense system of the regional headquarters. As it was a large-scale and complex project and the Higher Command had to maintain round-the-clock operation during the works period, the EMSD worked closely with the relevant units to ensure maintenance of high professional standards and implementation of all-round co-ordination throughout the process. Finally, the project was completed on schedule and to the complete satisfaction of the client department. At the opening ceremony of the newly renovated Higher Command held on 26 November 2021, Mr. Rupert Dover, Regional Commander of Kowloon West of the HKPF thanked the EMSD team for their efforts and contributions.
The HKPF's new high-performance motorcycles were officially put into service on 6 October 2021. Mr. Siu Chak-yee, Raymond, the Commissioner of Police officiated the handover ceremony of new motorcycles to replace the old model. The EMSD was entrusted earlier by the HKPF to co-ordinate the procurement of new model of motorcycles, as well as to handle subsequent follow-ups and provide training. We eventually selected a model with higher engine emission standards than the requirement of the Environmental Protection Department, which was a challenging process.
The new motorcycles are more efficient, reliable and safer than the old model, with stable acceleration and adjustable windscreens. Superintendent of Traffic New Territories South cum Officer Commanding of Force Escort Group of the HKPF said, "The new motorcycles have excellent performance. With an improved control system and high-speed riding stability, coupled with the computer-assisted braking system, the new motorcycles can enhance frontline traffic officers' safety and confidence in performing duties." This shows that the overall performance of the new motorcycles is better and can safeguard road traffic safety more effectively.