CSD Conducts Emergency Exercise Concord XXIV to Enhance Response Capabilities and Coordination in Crisis Situations.

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) conducted a large-scale emergency exercise, code-named "Concord XXIV", at Hei Ling Chau Correctional Institution today (December 10). The exercise simulated a series of incidents, which included mass indiscipline by persons in custody (PICs), a hostage-taking situation, a PIC escape attempt, assaults on CSD staff, a fire and the discovery of explosives.

The exercise aimed to review the response capabilities of various CSD units when handling emergencies. These included command and communication capabilities at the scene, the effectiveness of implementing contingency plans at different tiers according to the developments of emergency situations and the effectiveness of emergency responses as well as information dissemination at departmental levels. The exercise also tested the CSD's co-ordination with other government departments when responding to emergencies. This exercise also included the use of emergency evacuation procedures in the event of a fire at a correctional institution.

A total of more than 150 staff members from different government departments, including the Correctional Emergency Response Team and the Regional Response Team, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Government Flying Service, took part in the exercise.

The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Correctional Services (Operations), Mr Hung Ka-lok, was in charge of the whole exercise at the CSD's Central Control Centre in Stanley. Mr Hung said that the exercise enhanced the response capabilities of the CSD and the effectiveness of its emergency support. It also ensured effective communication and co-operation between different government departments.

The CSD holds regular emergency exercises of different scales, including those at institutional, regional and departmental levels, with a view to ensuring that staff members are capable of handling different types of incidents, thereby safeguarding national security, providing a safe and secure custodial environment for PICs and maintaining Hong Kong as one of the safest cities in the world.

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXIV" tests emergency responses Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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 and internet banking login screens

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Dah Sing Bank, Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing emails

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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