CSD Conducts Large-Scale Emergency Exercise Concord XXV at Pik Uk Correctional Institution to Enhance Response Capabilities.

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXV" tests emergency response

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) conducted a large-scale emergency exercise, code-named "Concord XXV", at Pik Uk Correctional Institution today (October 21). The exercise simulated a series of incidents, which included fighting among remand persons in custody (PICs), a hostage-taking situation, a fire breakout, a mass riot and the discovery of explosives.

The exercise aimed to review the response capabilities of various units of the CSD when handling emergencies. These include command and communication capabilities at the scene, the effectiveness of activating the Emergency Response System 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. The exercise also included the use of emergency evacuation procedures in the event of the discovery of explosives within the area of the correctional institution.

A total of more than 150 staff members from different government departments, including the CSD's Correctional Emergency Response Team and Regional Response Team, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Fire Services Department, took part in the exercise.

The Assistant Commissioner of Correctional Services (Operations), Mr Chan Siu-hang, was in charge of the whole exercise at the CSD's Central Control Centre in Stanley. He 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 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 XXV" tests emergency response Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXV" tests emergency response Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXV" tests emergency response Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXV" tests emergency response Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CSD emergency exercise "Concord XXV" tests emergency response Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST congratulates Vivian Lau, Yeung Hiu-lam, Leung Yuk-wing, Cheung Yuen, Ng Cheuk-yan, John Loung, Yu Chui-yee, Tong Nga-ting and Hung Wing-long on winning medals in Asian Para Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 21) extended her congratulations to boccia athlete Vivian Lau on winning a gold medal in Women's Individual-BC4 at the 5th Asian Para Games, bringing the Hong Kong, China delegation its first gold medal of the Games.

Miss Law also congratulated boccia athletes Yeung Hiu-lam, Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen on each winning a silver medal in Women's Individual-BC2, Men's Individual-BC4 and Women's Individual-BC4 respectively; swimming athlete Ng Cheuk-yan on winning a silver medal in Women's 50m Butterfly S7; boccia athlete John Loung on winning a bronze medal in Men's Individual-BC1; fencing athletes Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting on winning their bronze medals in Women's Epee Individual Category A and Category B respectively; as well as swimming athlete Hung Wing-long on winning a bronze medal in Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14.

Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China Delegation secured nine medals in one day today. The boccia team had a highly successful day, winning five medals in a single day. Vivian Lau and Cheung Yuen swept the gold and silver medals in the same event, demonstrating the spirit of Hong Kong, China athletes. Yeung Hiu-lam and Leung Yuk-wing fought hard and showed great resilience in their respective finals, each earning a silver medal. John Loung remained resilient in the bronze medal match and overhauled his opponent in the final end to claim the bronze medal. In swimming, Ng Cheuk-yan broke her personal record and won another silver medal for the swimming team, while Hung Wing-long also performed to his best to win the bronze medal. In fencing, Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting fought through a series of tight matches to claim two bronze medals for the fencing team. I will continue, together with all Hong Kong people, to cheer on Hong Kong, China athletes. I wish them continued success in the remaining events."

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 21 medals, namely one gold, eight silver and 12 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:

Gold medal

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Boccia: Women's Individual-BC4

Vivian Lau

Silver medals

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Boccia: Women's Individual-BC2

Yeung Hiu-lam

Boccia: Men's Individual-BC4

Leung Yuk-wing

Boccia: Women's Individual-BC4

Cheung Yuen

Swimming: Women's 50m Butterfly S7

Ng Cheuk-yan

Bronze medals

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Boccia: Men's Individual-BC1

John Loung

Fencing: Women's Epee Individual Category A

Yu Chui-yee

Fencing: Women's Epee Individual Category B

Tong Nga-ting

Swimming: Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14

Hung Wing-long