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The Fight Crime Committee Report No. 30, which gives a detailed account of the committee's work in 2010, was released today (September 6).
During the year, the committee monitored the overall crime situation, the situation of commercial crimes and the progress of the Police Superintendent's Discretion Scheme. It implemented fight crime publicity work and oversaw the work of District Fight Crime Committees. The committee also examined the 2010-11 publicity campaign for rehabilitated persons, the progress on the implementation of measures to combat youth drug abuse and the Police's efforts in engaging and serving the ethnic minority communities in Hong Kong.
The report covers the work of the two sub-committees under the Fight Crime Committee: the Standing Committee on Young Offenders and the Publicity Sub-Committee, and the work of the 18 District Fight Crime Committees.
Chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, the Fight Crime Committee also comprises eight non-official members and seven senior government officials. It is tasked with drawing up plans to reduce crime, co-ordinating efforts in fighting crime and monitoring the results, and encouraging the public to participate in crime prevention activities.
The report is now available at all the District Offices of the Home Affairs Department. It has also been uploaded onto the Security Bureau's home page at www.sb.gov.hk.
Ends/Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:03
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