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Where Did the Masks Go? Gov't Report: Police Received 7.08 Million Masks over 7 months
Source: Apple Daily #Aug22
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Where Did the Masks Go? Gov't Report: Police Received 7.08 Million Masks over 7 months
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Where Did the Masks Go? Gov't Report: Police Received 7.08 Million Masks over 7 months
Hong Kong experienced a shortage of masks during the first wave of Wuhan Pneumonia early this year. With citizens scrambling for masks across the city, many questioned the whereabouts of the government's stockpile of CSi masks, produced locally by inmates under Correctional Services.
According to a report to the Legislature on August 21, 2020, the government released its records on personal protective equipment from the first 7 months of the year, including the number of masks distributed to its various departments.
The Hong Kong Police Force is shown to have received over 3.47 million masks made by CSi. This exceeds even the number received by the Department of Health, which ranked second, by over 300,000. Nearly 50 million masks were also procured from sources other than CSi for various government departments. Of these, the Police Force received 3.61 million masks, ranking fourth behind Social Welfare Department (13 million), Housing Authority (8.27 million), and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (7.6 million).
With the 7.08 million masks received, the Police Force had enough to supply its 31,190 members with 226 masks each, averaging more than one per day during the 7-month period.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam was widely noted for demanding her officials to "take off your mask even if you're wearing one" during the most severe period of shortage. However, the report noted that the Chief Executive's Office had received over 13,000 masks over the course of the 7 months, of which over 11,000 were made by CSi.
The offices of the Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary have similarly received some 13,000 masks, more than Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Development Bureau, and a number of other departments.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug22
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200822/PHRQBFHHFBDLJL3C555JNR3DEQ/
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice
Where Did the Masks Go? Gov't Report: Police Received 7.08 Million Masks over 7 months
Hong Kong experienced a shortage of masks during the first wave of Wuhan Pneumonia early this year. With citizens scrambling for masks across the city, many questioned the whereabouts of the government's stockpile of CSi masks, produced locally by inmates under Correctional Services.
According to a report to the Legislature on August 21, 2020, the government released its records on personal protective equipment from the first 7 months of the year, including the number of masks distributed to its various departments.
The Hong Kong Police Force is shown to have received over 3.47 million masks made by CSi. This exceeds even the number received by the Department of Health, which ranked second, by over 300,000. Nearly 50 million masks were also procured from sources other than CSi for various government departments. Of these, the Police Force received 3.61 million masks, ranking fourth behind Social Welfare Department (13 million), Housing Authority (8.27 million), and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (7.6 million).
With the 7.08 million masks received, the Police Force had enough to supply its 31,190 members with 226 masks each, averaging more than one per day during the 7-month period.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam was widely noted for demanding her officials to "take off your mask even if you're wearing one" during the most severe period of shortage. However, the report noted that the Chief Executive's Office had received over 13,000 masks over the course of the 7 months, of which over 11,000 were made by CSi.
The offices of the Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary have similarly received some 13,000 masks, more than Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Development Bureau, and a number of other departments.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug22
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200822/PHRQBFHHFBDLJL3C555JNR3DEQ/
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice
#Denialism #HongKongPolice
Pro-dem Lawmaker Accuses Police of Distorting the Truth; Injured Civilians Worries About Being Arrested
Democratic Party legislator Lam Cheuk-ting has been accused of participating in a riot of Yuen Long on 21 July last year with another 6 people. A hearing was arranged today, with all defendants having been released on bail. The next hearing has been scheduled on 12 October.
Lam and the victims of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attacks met media together. Mr So, a chef who had wounds all over his back resulting from the attack by mobs that night, criticised the new version of events presented by police, and worried about being arrested in the future. Miss Lee, who was in Yuen Long station that night, said itās ridiculous and cried agitatedly in the press conference.
Lam explained the sequence of the statement-taking with the police and criticised the police for making plaintiffs and witnesses of the Attacks into defendants. He stated that Chan Tun-chu, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Crime (NTN), for swearing black to be white and distorting the truth in their new version of events. He emphasised he has no regrets and called for witnesses providing photos and videos.
Source: RTHK
#Aug28 #HistoricalNegationism #PoliceState #MinistryOfTruth #YuenLong721 #LamCheukTing
Pro-dem Lawmaker Accuses Police of Distorting the Truth; Injured Civilians Worries About Being Arrested
Democratic Party legislator Lam Cheuk-ting has been accused of participating in a riot of Yuen Long on 21 July last year with another 6 people. A hearing was arranged today, with all defendants having been released on bail. The next hearing has been scheduled on 12 October.
Lam and the victims of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attacks met media together. Mr So, a chef who had wounds all over his back resulting from the attack by mobs that night, criticised the new version of events presented by police, and worried about being arrested in the future. Miss Lee, who was in Yuen Long station that night, said itās ridiculous and cried agitatedly in the press conference.
Lam explained the sequence of the statement-taking with the police and criticised the police for making plaintiffs and witnesses of the Attacks into defendants. He stated that Chan Tun-chu, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Crime (NTN), for swearing black to be white and distorting the truth in their new version of events. He emphasised he has no regrets and called for witnesses providing photos and videos.
Source: RTHK
#Aug28 #HistoricalNegationism #PoliceState #MinistryOfTruth #YuenLong721 #LamCheukTing
#AsiaFinest #HongKongPolice
Police Reportedly Commit Dangerous Driving, Almost Colliding with a Private Car Carrying a Pregnant Woman
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Police Reportedly Commit Dangerous Driving, Almost Colliding with a Private Car Carrying a Pregnant Woman
Source: Apple Daily
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Police Reportedly Commit Dangerous Driving, Almost Colliding with a Private Car Carrying a Pregnant Woman
On the evening of September 1, 2020, a police vehicle suddenly cut across the double white lines and almost collided with a private car.
Apple Daily contacted the civilian on the private car, Mr. Kwok who was driving at that time and had his pregnant wife as a passenger. Mr. Kwok recounted the incident at 11:55pm on September 1.
When approaching the toll booth, a police car on the manual toll booth driving lane, suddenly cut across the double white lines, jamming into the driving lane right in front of Mr. Kwok's car. It was lucky that he managed to react quickly to avoid a collision, but his pregnant wife was already screaming in shock.
Mr. Kwok accused the police officer in the vehicle of having no sense of safety. He hopes that the Police Force will look into the incident and penalize the officer concerned.
However, the dash camera on Mr. Kwok's car was unable to capture a clear view of the police vehicleās license plate. This makes it hard to lodge a formal complaint. Nevertheless, Mr. Kwok said, even if he could find out the license number, the Department of Justice might withdraw the charge against the police.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept3
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20200903/S5MIVI7GAZEJBK6FCVYS7QQ5LU/
#PoliceState #FailedState
#DangerousDriving
Police Reportedly Commit Dangerous Driving, Almost Colliding with a Private Car Carrying a Pregnant Woman
On the evening of September 1, 2020, a police vehicle suddenly cut across the double white lines and almost collided with a private car.
Apple Daily contacted the civilian on the private car, Mr. Kwok who was driving at that time and had his pregnant wife as a passenger. Mr. Kwok recounted the incident at 11:55pm on September 1.
When approaching the toll booth, a police car on the manual toll booth driving lane, suddenly cut across the double white lines, jamming into the driving lane right in front of Mr. Kwok's car. It was lucky that he managed to react quickly to avoid a collision, but his pregnant wife was already screaming in shock.
Mr. Kwok accused the police officer in the vehicle of having no sense of safety. He hopes that the Police Force will look into the incident and penalize the officer concerned.
However, the dash camera on Mr. Kwok's car was unable to capture a clear view of the police vehicleās license plate. This makes it hard to lodge a formal complaint. Nevertheless, Mr. Kwok said, even if he could find out the license number, the Department of Justice might withdraw the charge against the police.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept3
https://hk.appledaily.com/breaking/20200903/S5MIVI7GAZEJBK6FCVYS7QQ5LU/
#PoliceState #FailedState
#DangerousDriving
#FirstHand #Sept10
HK police continue arbitrary arrests, insulting and picking on harmless elderly
On the evening of September 10, a group of citizens peacefully voiced support for the detained protesters and activists outside Lai Chi Kok reception center
They carried heart-shaped cardboard cutouts and signs that read "Freedom Will Triumph Over Fear", "Hong Kong Solidarity" and "Support Tam Tak-chi".
Although the rally went on orderly, HK police started to stop and intercept passing-by citizens on nearby streets as early as 7pm, and issued fine tickets to reporters and onlookers, a āscare-tacticā the officers have been maliciously practicing ever since the gathering ban was imposed.
At around 7:30pm, two elderly ladies were caught in a police cordon on Castle Peak Road opposite to W688 mall with a big group of onlookers. They were ticketed for violating the gathering ban, citing they all share āthe same purpose as others" as the reason.
In their old age, they were utterly stunned. In frustration, they made every attempt possible to explain to police officers and onlooking plain-clothed officers that there were just two of them walking together. They further explained that they are faithful Buddhists practicing austerities and chanting sutras. It would be going against their religious belief to accept the fine tickets, as by doing so, they would be discrediting their practices. They sought officersā understanding for their decision to reject the fine tickets.
After a long and tiring 2-hour negotiation, police officers were not moved by these two harmless elderlies and even told them to "take your (their) questions to the judge". The police arrested the two senior citizens at around 10pm and took them to the police station.
With much assistance provided by residents in the neighborhood and district councilors, the two ladies were released after midnight. They were disappointed and exhausted when walking out of the police station, holding fine tickets for breaching the gathering ban.
Another defiant elderly, Grandpa Chan of the group Protect the Children, was also sighted on the scene. While being intercepted, he challenged police officers for arbitrary enforcement, quoting the policeās recent attack on a pregnant woman and a 12-year girl as examples.
In response, some officers hurled back insults at Chan, calling him āa dead old man.ā
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HK police continue arbitrary arrests, insulting and picking on harmless elderly
On the evening of September 10, a group of citizens peacefully voiced support for the detained protesters and activists outside Lai Chi Kok reception center
They carried heart-shaped cardboard cutouts and signs that read "Freedom Will Triumph Over Fear", "Hong Kong Solidarity" and "Support Tam Tak-chi".
Although the rally went on orderly, HK police started to stop and intercept passing-by citizens on nearby streets as early as 7pm, and issued fine tickets to reporters and onlookers, a āscare-tacticā the officers have been maliciously practicing ever since the gathering ban was imposed.
At around 7:30pm, two elderly ladies were caught in a police cordon on Castle Peak Road opposite to W688 mall with a big group of onlookers. They were ticketed for violating the gathering ban, citing they all share āthe same purpose as others" as the reason.
In their old age, they were utterly stunned. In frustration, they made every attempt possible to explain to police officers and onlooking plain-clothed officers that there were just two of them walking together. They further explained that they are faithful Buddhists practicing austerities and chanting sutras. It would be going against their religious belief to accept the fine tickets, as by doing so, they would be discrediting their practices. They sought officersā understanding for their decision to reject the fine tickets.
After a long and tiring 2-hour negotiation, police officers were not moved by these two harmless elderlies and even told them to "take your (their) questions to the judge". The police arrested the two senior citizens at around 10pm and took them to the police station.
With much assistance provided by residents in the neighborhood and district councilors, the two ladies were released after midnight. They were disappointed and exhausted when walking out of the police station, holding fine tickets for breaching the gathering ban.
Another defiant elderly, Grandpa Chan of the group Protect the Children, was also sighted on the scene. While being intercepted, he challenged police officers for arbitrary enforcement, quoting the policeās recent attack on a pregnant woman and a 12-year girl as examples.
In response, some officers hurled back insults at Chan, calling him āa dead old man.ā
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HK Police Promote Commander Notorious for Brutal Treatment of Pro-democracy Civilians
David Jordan, the Chief Superintendent of the Hong Kong Police and then-Commander-in-Chief of the Special Tactical Squad during the 2019 Anti-extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, has been promoted as the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Marine Region in Hong Kong.
Former chairmen of DemosistÅ Nathan Law said he was very disappointed about the promotion, and will continue to work with Luke de Pulford, commissioner of the British Conservative Party's Human Rights Commission, to prepare a private prosecution of the British-Hong Kong police.
Source: Stand News #Sept15
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HK Police Promote Commander Notorious for Brutal Treatment of Pro-democracy Civilians
David Jordan, the Chief Superintendent of the Hong Kong Police and then-Commander-in-Chief of the Special Tactical Squad during the 2019 Anti-extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, has been promoted as the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Marine Region in Hong Kong.
Former chairmen of DemosistÅ Nathan Law said he was very disappointed about the promotion, and will continue to work with Luke de Pulford, commissioner of the British Conservative Party's Human Rights Commission, to prepare a private prosecution of the British-Hong Kong police.
Source: Stand News #Sept15
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#LastYearToday #HongKongChronicles #PoliceBrutality
11.11: One year after Police Shooting Pro-democracy Students in Sai Wan Ho
On Nov 11, 2019, Hong Kong citizens launched "three strikes" during the Anti-ELAB Protests. Road blockage occurred in many districts.
At 7am that day, a traffic police officer fired live rounds at two unarmed youths, who were wearing black, at close range, causing critical injuries. The incident brought to a citywide discontent toward the police brutality.
Moving on to the one-year mark of the police shooting, citizens sprayed graffiti at the scene of incident.
Phrases like "ideas are bulletproof" could be seen at the neighbouring footbridge.
The 21-year-old wounded student has been charged for obstructing or resisting a police officer, attempted robbery and escaping from legal custody.
Former legislator Ted Hui Chi-fung tried conducting private prosecution against the police officer who shot the student with live round. However, the Department of Justice intervened and ordered to withdraw the prosecution.
Source: United Social Press #Nov11
#Graffiti #HongKongProtests #StateTerrorism #PoliceState
#Shooting #LiveRounds #OperationDawn
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11.11: One year after Police Shooting Pro-democracy Students in Sai Wan Ho
On Nov 11, 2019, Hong Kong citizens launched "three strikes" during the Anti-ELAB Protests. Road blockage occurred in many districts.
At 7am that day, a traffic police officer fired live rounds at two unarmed youths, who were wearing black, at close range, causing critical injuries. The incident brought to a citywide discontent toward the police brutality.
Moving on to the one-year mark of the police shooting, citizens sprayed graffiti at the scene of incident.
Phrases like "ideas are bulletproof" could be seen at the neighbouring footbridge.
The 21-year-old wounded student has been charged for obstructing or resisting a police officer, attempted robbery and escaping from legal custody.
Former legislator Ted Hui Chi-fung tried conducting private prosecution against the police officer who shot the student with live round. However, the Department of Justice intervened and ordered to withdraw the prosecution.
Source: United Social Press #Nov11
#Graffiti #HongKongProtests #StateTerrorism #PoliceState
#Shooting #LiveRounds #OperationDawn
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Protestors attempted to block a road this morning (Nov 11) in Sai Wan Ho, but were stopped by 2 traffic policemen. One policemen held a protestor and subsequently fired at others withā¦
Protestors attempted to block a road this morning (Nov 11) in Sai Wan Ho, but were stopped by 2 traffic policemen. One policemen held a protestor and subsequently fired at others withā¦
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Hong Kong Police Force Allegedly Plagiarizes Popular Japanese Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
Katsunobu Kato, the Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan met the press on Nov 17, 2020 and was asked to comment on a Facebook post by the Hong Kong Police Force which was accused of plagiarising the Japanese anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba".
Kato stated that he wouldn't comment on the particular case but emphasised that Japan values the copyrights of animated works and will investigate any suspected plagiarism.
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong Police Force created an animated character to promote "fraud prevention". The character was named "Grape-jiro" and had similar appearance to the main character "Tanjiro" from the anime.
The Hong Kong police named their post as "13th form of Antifraud Breathing - Don't be greedy for cheap things", which was clearly plagiarising the expression used in the original anime.
After the claims of plagiarism were made, the Police Public Relation Branch (#PPRB) responded to Apple Daily's inquiry, claiming that the post did not plagiarise from any external source, and stated the character was created using the theme "grape".
The incident was quickly noticed by the Japanese media and TBS also reported the incident on the news. Many netizens critisized the act of plagiarism and claimed that "China lacks the idea of copyright".
[Editor's note:
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is a manga created by Koyoharu GotÅge. The anime film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" is Japan's highest grossing film in 2020.
As the Hong Kong police allegedly committed plagiarism in November 2020, it was also when the film was released in Hong Kong.]
Source: Stand News #Nov17
#DemonSlayer #KimetsuNoYaiba #CopyRight #JapaneseAnime #HongKongPolice
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China's Adaptation of āHikaru no Goā Causes Controversy with Hong Kong's Handover Storyline
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Hong Kong Police Force Allegedly Plagiarizes Popular Japanese Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
Katsunobu Kato, the Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan met the press on Nov 17, 2020 and was asked to comment on a Facebook post by the Hong Kong Police Force which was accused of plagiarising the Japanese anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba".
Kato stated that he wouldn't comment on the particular case but emphasised that Japan values the copyrights of animated works and will investigate any suspected plagiarism.
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong Police Force created an animated character to promote "fraud prevention". The character was named "Grape-jiro" and had similar appearance to the main character "Tanjiro" from the anime.
The Hong Kong police named their post as "13th form of Antifraud Breathing - Don't be greedy for cheap things", which was clearly plagiarising the expression used in the original anime.
After the claims of plagiarism were made, the Police Public Relation Branch (#PPRB) responded to Apple Daily's inquiry, claiming that the post did not plagiarise from any external source, and stated the character was created using the theme "grape".
The incident was quickly noticed by the Japanese media and TBS also reported the incident on the news. Many netizens critisized the act of plagiarism and claimed that "China lacks the idea of copyright".
[Editor's note:
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is a manga created by Koyoharu GotÅge. The anime film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" is Japan's highest grossing film in 2020.
As the Hong Kong police allegedly committed plagiarism in November 2020, it was also when the film was released in Hong Kong.]
Source: Stand News #Nov17
#DemonSlayer #KimetsuNoYaiba #CopyRight #JapaneseAnime #HongKongPolice
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Police Change Testimonies and Describe Tear Gas as "Fireworks" During #CoronersInquest of Pro-democracy Student #AlexChow
During the Anti-Extradition Law Protests in 2019, on November 4, university student Alex Chow Tsz-lok fell from height at Sheung Tak Carpark, when the police were dispersing civilians in the area. The cause of Chow's fall remained unknown and the 22-year-old young man passed away at 8:09 am on November 8, 2019.
Nov 18, 2020 was the third day into the coroner's inquest. Here are some key findings:
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5. Police Sergeant Claims Teammates Did Not Obstruct Rescue
East Kowloon Emergency Unit (Squad No. 4) sergeant Yeung Hip-sing testified that he heard someone shouting "[we are] handling an injured person" in the carpark.
However, he was too occupied in looking for whom he called the "rioters" and did not go near to check on the injured person.
Lau said from his position he was not able to see if his teammates had climbed over the barricade, but he was sure that they did not obstruct rescue.
A jury member questioned Lau's testimony, "You did not see the injured person, but you claimed you could not see your teammates obstructing rescue. How do you arrive at this conclusion?"
Meanwhile, Lau mixed up left and right when giving his testimony. At a certain point, Coroner's Officer Choi Chi-hong said to Lau, "Let me clarify with you what is left and what is right first."
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6. Police Claim "Tear Gas Grenades Did Not Enter the Carpark"
Sergeant Lau Hip-sing claimed that the "tear gas grenades can't be shot into the carpark" according to his sight. Lau said the first three shots of tear gas grenades exploded above the protesters and "fell to the ground like fireworks".
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7. Many Police Officers Did Not Know the Whereabouts of Squad No. 1
After several police officers were summoned, it was found that there were more than two squads operating outside the carpark.
However, several officers who were deployed did not know the whereabouts of Squad No. 1.
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Nov18
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Police Change Testimonies and Describe Tear Gas as "Fireworks" During #CoronersInquest of Pro-democracy Student #AlexChow
During the Anti-Extradition Law Protests in 2019, on November 4, university student Alex Chow Tsz-lok fell from height at Sheung Tak Carpark, when the police were dispersing civilians in the area. The cause of Chow's fall remained unknown and the 22-year-old young man passed away at 8:09 am on November 8, 2019.
Nov 18, 2020 was the third day into the coroner's inquest. Here are some key findings:
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Previously,
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/26893
5. Police Sergeant Claims Teammates Did Not Obstruct Rescue
East Kowloon Emergency Unit (Squad No. 4) sergeant Yeung Hip-sing testified that he heard someone shouting "[we are] handling an injured person" in the carpark.
However, he was too occupied in looking for whom he called the "rioters" and did not go near to check on the injured person.
Lau said from his position he was not able to see if his teammates had climbed over the barricade, but he was sure that they did not obstruct rescue.
A jury member questioned Lau's testimony, "You did not see the injured person, but you claimed you could not see your teammates obstructing rescue. How do you arrive at this conclusion?"
Meanwhile, Lau mixed up left and right when giving his testimony. At a certain point, Coroner's Officer Choi Chi-hong said to Lau, "Let me clarify with you what is left and what is right first."
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6. Police Claim "Tear Gas Grenades Did Not Enter the Carpark"
Sergeant Lau Hip-sing claimed that the "tear gas grenades can't be shot into the carpark" according to his sight. Lau said the first three shots of tear gas grenades exploded above the protesters and "fell to the ground like fireworks".
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7. Many Police Officers Did Not Know the Whereabouts of Squad No. 1
After several police officers were summoned, it was found that there were more than two squads operating outside the carpark.
However, several officers who were deployed did not know the whereabouts of Squad No. 1.
Source: InMedia; Stand News #Nov18
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Police Testimonies Raise Further Doubts: Police See Looking For "Rioters" a "Higher-Level Concern" Than Checking on Injured #AlexChow
During the Anti-Extradition Law Protests in 2019, on November 4, university student Alex Chow Tszā¦
Police Testimonies Raise Further Doubts: Police See Looking For "Rioters" a "Higher-Level Concern" Than Checking on Injured #AlexChow
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HK Policeman Steals Credit Card to Buy iPhones, claiming Alienation from Friends and Family after Anti-ELAB Movement as Reason
In October 2019, a 28 year-old Hong Kong police officer stole a lost credit card at the cinema in CityPlaza, and used it to purchase 2 iPhones, worthy of about HK$25,000.
The police officer was later arrested and charged with theft. He pleaded guilty in the Estaern Magistrate's Courts on Dec 16, 2020, and was granted bail until his sentencng on Dec 30.
The Defence claimed that the convict was born into a law- abiding and devoting Christian family. After his offence, he felt that he failed the nurturing of his parents and the Police Force, saying that his greed has ruined the Force's reputation.
The Defence also cited how the convict has been alienated by some of his friends and family after the Anti-ELAB Movement as a reason.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#Theft #HongKongPolice
HK Policeman Steals Credit Card to Buy iPhones, claiming Alienation from Friends and Family after Anti-ELAB Movement as Reason
In October 2019, a 28 year-old Hong Kong police officer stole a lost credit card at the cinema in CityPlaza, and used it to purchase 2 iPhones, worthy of about HK$25,000.
The police officer was later arrested and charged with theft. He pleaded guilty in the Estaern Magistrate's Courts on Dec 16, 2020, and was granted bail until his sentencng on Dec 30.
The Defence claimed that the convict was born into a law- abiding and devoting Christian family. After his offence, he felt that he failed the nurturing of his parents and the Police Force, saying that his greed has ruined the Force's reputation.
The Defence also cited how the convict has been alienated by some of his friends and family after the Anti-ELAB Movement as a reason.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
#Theft #HongKongPolice
#AsiasFinest #TaxpayersMoney
Hong Kong Police Force Purchase 4k Camcorders to Improve the Quality of "Evidence"
At a meeting held by the Independent Police Complaints Council (#IPCC) on Dec 15, 2020, the Hong Kong Police Force indicated that since Oct 1, 2020 uniformed officers have been carrying high definition camcorders when they are on duty. The aim is to "prevent malicious and inaccurate accusations" and to "enhance the quality of evidence when required by the court".
Multiple members of the Council supported the Policeās idea, and requested them to make recordings at all times when on duty.
Stephen Yu, Senior Superintendent of the Support Branch, said the Hong Kong Police Force now own 10,000 camcorders. The second generation camcorders they purchased after 2018 are 1080p cameras that do not require the installation of an external memory card and support low light shooting.
Yu said, unless being requested to keep as evidence in court, videos are otherwise deleted after 31 days. āWe donāt just keep them in a server, we have another system to maintain the recordsā.
After being questioned by a committee member whether the āother systemā stood for an independent cloud service managed by the police, Yu added āThe videos are copied to CDsā.
Source: InMedia HK #Dec17
https://bit.ly/37lGAj3
#MassSurveillance #BigData #HongKongPolice #PoliceState
Hong Kong Police Force Purchase 4k Camcorders to Improve the Quality of "Evidence"
At a meeting held by the Independent Police Complaints Council (#IPCC) on Dec 15, 2020, the Hong Kong Police Force indicated that since Oct 1, 2020 uniformed officers have been carrying high definition camcorders when they are on duty. The aim is to "prevent malicious and inaccurate accusations" and to "enhance the quality of evidence when required by the court".
Multiple members of the Council supported the Policeās idea, and requested them to make recordings at all times when on duty.
Stephen Yu, Senior Superintendent of the Support Branch, said the Hong Kong Police Force now own 10,000 camcorders. The second generation camcorders they purchased after 2018 are 1080p cameras that do not require the installation of an external memory card and support low light shooting.
Yu said, unless being requested to keep as evidence in court, videos are otherwise deleted after 31 days. āWe donāt just keep them in a server, we have another system to maintain the recordsā.
After being questioned by a committee member whether the āother systemā stood for an independent cloud service managed by the police, Yu added āThe videos are copied to CDsā.
Source: InMedia HK #Dec17
https://bit.ly/37lGAj3
#MassSurveillance #BigData #HongKongPolice #PoliceState
#PoliceState #FailedState
HK Ombudsman admits no power to look into Police Command System
The #Ombudsman in Hong Kong has declined to look into whether the Hong Kong Police Force secretly changed some of their rules regarding the display of warrant cards and numbers by officers during the mass protests in 2019.
The watchdog said on January 12, 2021 that the complaint against the police forceās refusal to confirm whether it had changed the rules in the Police General Orders was invalid.
In October 2019, the force introduced a new set of codes called operational call signs as a means to identify officers handling protests.
At the time, the police did not say whether the requirement to show warrant cards or individualās numbers still existed.
Police documents submitted to a court hearing in June last year showed that the force made at least three exemptions under the rules in November 2019.
These exemptions were not shown in the text of the general orders published on the police website.
The ombudsman said the police had already provided sufficient information, adding that they have no power to look into the police command system.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan12
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210112/MTKJKTNQCBDDHHCAHPPMUDMHYA/
#PoliceOrdinance #HongKongPolice
HK Ombudsman admits no power to look into Police Command System
The #Ombudsman in Hong Kong has declined to look into whether the Hong Kong Police Force secretly changed some of their rules regarding the display of warrant cards and numbers by officers during the mass protests in 2019.
The watchdog said on January 12, 2021 that the complaint against the police forceās refusal to confirm whether it had changed the rules in the Police General Orders was invalid.
In October 2019, the force introduced a new set of codes called operational call signs as a means to identify officers handling protests.
At the time, the police did not say whether the requirement to show warrant cards or individualās numbers still existed.
Police documents submitted to a court hearing in June last year showed that the force made at least three exemptions under the rules in November 2019.
These exemptions were not shown in the text of the general orders published on the police website.
The ombudsman said the police had already provided sufficient information, adding that they have no power to look into the police command system.
Source: Apple Daily, #Jan12
https://hk.appledaily.com/news/20210112/MTKJKTNQCBDDHHCAHPPMUDMHYA/
#PoliceOrdinance #HongKongPolice
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#FirstHand #Feb1
Chaos Continue in Lockdown Area: HK Police Refuse to Let Resident Go Home Despite Promise
A resident in Tsim Sha Tsui told the press of the irresponsible arrangement by the police in the lockdown area on Feb 1, 2021.
The man lives with his wife in a building in the restricted area. As he was away when the police cordoned off the area, he asked if the police can let him go home.
The police clearly told him that civilian can enter but not leave the restricted area, which the man agreed. Nevertheless, the police refused to let him in, claiming that he needed to wait for the staff of the government's Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB) to decide on an "entrance".
The man expressed frustration towards the pointless conversation he had with the police. He also had the impression that the police and different government's departments were shifting responsibility to one another.
#FailedState #AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice #TSTLockdown
Chaos Continue in Lockdown Area: HK Police Refuse to Let Resident Go Home Despite Promise
A resident in Tsim Sha Tsui told the press of the irresponsible arrangement by the police in the lockdown area on Feb 1, 2021.
The man lives with his wife in a building in the restricted area. As he was away when the police cordoned off the area, he asked if the police can let him go home.
The police clearly told him that civilian can enter but not leave the restricted area, which the man agreed. Nevertheless, the police refused to let him in, claiming that he needed to wait for the staff of the government's Home Affairs Bureau (#HAB) to decide on an "entrance".
The man expressed frustration towards the pointless conversation he had with the police. He also had the impression that the police and different government's departments were shifting responsibility to one another.
#FailedState #AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice #TSTLockdown
#AsiasFinest #Court
Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
In Hong Kong, a Polytechnic University (#PolyU) student was charged with possession of firearms, strategic commodities and offensive weapons without a license for allegedly possessing a pepper bullet pistol and a saber in his apartment.
The case was being trialed at the Fanling Magistratesā Court on February 25, 2021.
The magistrate Kenneth Chan Ping-Chau pointed out errors in the English version of the charge sheet provided by the police. He read the content out loud on the spot, as it was written āone number of Pepper Ballā, ātwo numbers of Pepper Ballā.
The magistrate said, āeven primary school students will know that it is āone apple two applesā, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I donāt want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.ā
The magistrate urged the prosecution to amend the English version of the charges written by the Hong Kong police.
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
https://bit.ly/37L4cNS
#English #HongKongPolice #LaughingStock
Police Charges Contain Rookie English Mistakes; Magistrate Calls It International Laughing Stock
In Hong Kong, a Polytechnic University (#PolyU) student was charged with possession of firearms, strategic commodities and offensive weapons without a license for allegedly possessing a pepper bullet pistol and a saber in his apartment.
The case was being trialed at the Fanling Magistratesā Court on February 25, 2021.
The magistrate Kenneth Chan Ping-Chau pointed out errors in the English version of the charge sheet provided by the police. He read the content out loud on the spot, as it was written āone number of Pepper Ballā, ātwo numbers of Pepper Ballā.
The magistrate said, āeven primary school students will know that it is āone apple two applesā, when this case reaches the Court of Final Appeal, I donāt want this to become the laughing stock of foreign courts.ā
The magistrate urged the prosecution to amend the English version of the charges written by the Hong Kong police.
Source: Apple Daily #Feb25
https://bit.ly/37L4cNS
#English #HongKongPolice #LaughingStock
#Sanction #Weapon
#Switzerland Refuses to Provide the Hong Kong Police Force with Ammunition
According to a report by the Swiss media Sonntagblick on March 21, 2021, the Swiss government banned the state-owned arms manufacturer #RUAG Ammotec from supplying the 0.338mm rifle ammo to the Hong Kong Police Force.
The Swiss government made this decision based on the potential risks imposed on the safety of the civilians in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Police Force did not directly respond to the media inquiry by Apple Daily.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar23
https://bit.ly/3vTl3Zm
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice #PoliceBrutality #LiveAmmo
#Switzerland Refuses to Provide the Hong Kong Police Force with Ammunition
According to a report by the Swiss media Sonntagblick on March 21, 2021, the Swiss government banned the state-owned arms manufacturer #RUAG Ammotec from supplying the 0.338mm rifle ammo to the Hong Kong Police Force.
The Swiss government made this decision based on the potential risks imposed on the safety of the civilians in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Police Force did not directly respond to the media inquiry by Apple Daily.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar23
https://bit.ly/3vTl3Zm
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice #PoliceBrutality #LiveAmmo
#AsiasFinest #PoliceState #FailedState
#HongKongPolice Reinstates #NationalSecurity Director Caught in Unlicensed Massage Parlour as Personnel and Training Director
Source: Stand News; #Aug12
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#HongKongPolice Reinstates #NationalSecurity Director Caught in Unlicensed Massage Parlour as Personnel and Training Director
Source: Stand News; #Aug12
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