HKPF Appoints New SafeCity Ambassadors to Boost Crime Prevention Efforts

HKPF holds SafeCity Ambassadors Appointment and Recognition Ceremony 2026 today

The Crime Prevention Bureau (CPB) of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held the SafeCity Ambassadors Appointment and Recognition Ceremony 2026 today (May 26) to appoint a new batch of 15 "SafeCity Ambassadors", who are joining hands with the HKPF in promoting crime prevention efforts, and to commend seven organisations which actively disseminated crime prevention messages over the past year.

Addressing the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, noted that the Force will continue to utilise the SafeCity.HK website and the SafeCity Ambassador network, to deliver crime prevention messages more quickly, in a more accessible manner, and in ways that better meet public needs. The Force will also remain committed to advancing smart policing by applying artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate big data for analysis and forecasting, enabling early identification of potential crime risks. He added that the Force will also strengthen collaboration with innovation and technology enterprises, the community, and various stakeholders to promote wider application of AI. Through collaboration among multiple parties in developing AI initiatives, the Force will further enhance its operational efficiency and its capability to combat crime.

Mr Chow believes that as long as the Force and the public work together, and the community at large actively participates in the fight against crime, Hong Kong will continue to remain a safe city that everyone can take pride in.

At the ceremony, the new batch of 15 "SafeCity Ambassadors" were presented with their certificates of appointment.

Over the past three years, the CPB has appointed more than 100 "SafeCity Ambassadors" to assist the Police in disseminating anti-crime messages and enhancing community awareness of crime prevention through various channels, including company intranets, shopping mall television screens and information displays in commercial and residential buildings.

In addition, representatives of seven organisations were presented with the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and the Water Supplies Department was recognised with the accolade of "SafeCity Crime Prevention Partner" for actively responding to the call for publicity in the past year.

To further enhance crime prevention publicity, the CPB launched the SafeCity.HK website in 2023 to provide members of the public with anti-crime information and anti-scam tips. The website features sections on "Education Materials", "Tips for Tourists", and "National Security", and has received more than 20 million views in total. The HKPF’s Crime Alerts Network also continues to disseminate timely anti-crime information to partners in the education, business, and youth sectors through an instant messaging platform. At present, relevant information reaches approximately 3.6 million recipients per week.

The Crime Prevention Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force held the SafeCity Ambassadors Appointment and Recognition Ceremony 2026 today (May 26). The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung (right), awards the "SafeCity Crime Prevention Partner" plaque to the representative of the Water Supplies Department in recognition of its active efforts in disseminating anti-crime messages over the past year. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, delivers a speech at the SafeCity Ambassadors Appointment and Recognition Ceremony 2026 today (May 26). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Crime Prevention Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force held the SafeCity Ambassadors Appointment and Recognition Ceremony 2026 today (May 26). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (centre); the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung (second right); the Director of Crime and Security, Mr Chan Tung (first left); the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ms Chung Wing-man (first right); and artiste Bill Chan (second left), officiate at the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

A Mainland telecommunications operator that is engaged in digital development in Central Asia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to provide services for a logistics centre during Chief Executive John Lee’s visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month.

Chief Executive John Lee’s visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month.

Mr Lee will lead a delegation to the two countries early in June.

The operator’s Head of Carrier Business Kevin Chan said he believes the Government’s official visit can help to deepen economic and trade exchanges with Central Asian countries.

“The local 5G development focuses on traditional consumer markets, while the enterprise service ecosystem is still evolving. We are going to give them our smart solutions through our logistics platform. On top of that, because we also have other projects happening in Central Asia, especially in the Kazakhstan region, they will be providing us with a logistics capability that they will make sure all the equipment and all our construction of these satellite base stations will be seamless.”

The operator’s Head of Carrier Business Kevin Chan .

In March, the company established its Global Intelligence Center in Hong Kong.

Mr Chan said that Hong Kong's role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” provides unique strategic advantages for the firm’s expansion into Central Asia.

“Central Asian countries lack direct physical access to undersea cables. While Hong Kong has the world’s highest density network of submarine cable landing stations and international data exchange centres, the company utilises this advantage to seamlessly connect Central Asia’s terrestrial optical cable system to Hong Kong. This allows Central Asian data to reach major global economies via the shortest route.”

The operator’s Head of Carrier Business Kevin Chan .

He also highlighted the region’s young population and explosive demand for information, observing that these signal immense potential. For Central Asia, digital services also contribute to local development.

In addition to making specific local investments, the operator also works with the Hong Kong SAR Government’s GoGlobal Task Force to facilitate the globalisation of Mainland telecoms equipment, technical standards and service solutions.

Mr Chan pointed out that Central Asia only launched 5G in 2023, while the 5G market in the Chinese Mainland is relatively mature.

“As the Central Asian region has more mining industries, the company hopes to drive local enterprises to utilise 5G services with the Mainland’s smart mining solutions.”

Moreover, the company hopes to link the Greater Bay Area, Central Asia and Europe by constructing cross-border digital economy and logistics networks and developing opportunities along Belt & Road Initiative countries and regions.

Hong Kong.