Hong Kong Police Conducts Tabletop Exercise for Upcoming National Games and Special Olympics

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities

The Kowloon East Region of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (September 26) conducted the inter-departmental tabletop exercise for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), codenamed "PLACIDSEA II", at the Kowloon East Regional Headquarters.

The exercise was set against the backdrop of upcoming Track Cycling competitions at the Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O, simulating various scenarios that may occur at the Velodrome during the Games, including venue security screening, crowd control, traffic coordination and emergency response. Through scenario-based discussions, participating representatives enhanced inter-departmental and multi-agency coordination to ensure that the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG can be run safely and smoothly.

The exercise aims to strengthen collaboration and emergency response capabilities among government bureau, departments and relevant organisations during the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. It was designed with reference to the standards established by the General Administration of Sport of China and the potential challenges of the Games, in preparation for the Track Cycling events to be held at the Hong Kong Velodrome.

Supported by 12 government bureau, departments and relevant organisations, over 120 representatives participated in the exercise, including representatives from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and its National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the HKPF, the Fire Services Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Hospital Authority, the Digital Policy Office, the Transport Department, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, MTR Corporation, and Qianxin International Limited.

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Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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