Hong Kong Police Force conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise to strengthen emergency coordination and preparedness for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG (with photos)
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The exercise was based on realistic simulation scenarios, focusing on potential safety incidents and emergencies at competition venues and during events. It covered accommodation and transportation arrangements for athletes and technical officials, as well as competition arrangements, venue facilities, service support and security measures. Through scenario-based analysis and discussion on contingency plans, participating policy bureau/departments (B/Ds) and organisations reviewed their emergency response plans, inter-departmental communication mechanisms and collaborative decision-making processes. The exercise aimed to strengthen overall operational coordination and emergency response capabilities among stakeholders, ensuring the safety of the public and athletes throughout the major events.
Over the past year, the HKPF has successfully completed all inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercises at all competition venues for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. Building on the experience gained from the previous exercises and test events, this tabletop exercise focused on optimising competition procedures, enhancing security measures, and conducting final-stage testing and exercises for all competition venues and related event arrangements to ensure all preparations are thorough and seamless.
Supported by 17 government B/Ds, disciplined services, and relevant organisations, over 300 representatives participated in the tabletop exercise, including representatives from the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the Hong Kong Volunteer Programme of the 15th NG, the Emergency Support Unit of the Security Bureau, the Fire Services Department, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Transport Department, the Hong Kong Observatory, the Marine Department, the Digital Policy Office, the Hospital Authority, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, the Hong Kong Volunteers Association, the Agency for Volunteer Service, and the MTR Corporation.
The HKPF will maintain close communication with all stakeholders and strengthen effective risk management as well as on-site security, to ensure thorough preparations for the upcoming games and the smooth running of the events.
Ends/Friday, October 3, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:54
Issued at HKT 19:54
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