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Committed to keeping Hong Kong safe and secure, the Disciplined
Services comprise the Hong Kong Police Force, Correctional Services
Department, Customs and Excise Department, Fire Services Department,
Immigration Department and Government Flying Service. The regular
emergency services are augmented by the Auxiliary Medical Service
and the Civil Aid Service. These departments operate under the policy
direction of the Security Bureau. |
HONG KONG is one of the safest cities in the world. The overall crime
rate, that is, the total number of crimes per 100 000 population,
is lower than that of many other metropolitan cities. The overall law
and order situation remained stable in 2003. The violent crime rate was
the fourth lowest in the past 10 years, and the number of various serious
crimes registered a significant drop. There was, however, an increase
in the overall crime rate, by 16 per cent over 2002, primarily due to
the increase in minor and opportunistic theft cases.
The Government has continued to participate actively
in international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The international
situation and its impact on Hong Kong are closely monitored. While there
is no intelligence suggesting that Hong Kong may be the target of a terrorist
attack, all law enforcement units have remained vigilant to counter possible
threats. |
