(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Hong Kong Police in Epidemic Situation
China News Agency, Hong Kong, February 24th: Hong Kong police in epidemic situation: shoulder the responsibility of public security and assist all walks of life to fight the epidemic
China News Agency reporter Wang Laiyi
At the beginning of 2020, the storm of revisions in Hong Kong, which continued for more than half a year, gradually eased, but new crown pneumonia outbreaks followed. In addition to the responsibility of guarding the public order, the Hong Kong Police Force has also undertaken anti-epidemic work in support of other government departments. At present, the Hong Kong police have never flinched.
Hong Kong has experienced social unrest for more than half a year, and heavily armed riot police officers have become familiar faces of the public. After the new crown pneumonia epidemic hit Hong Kong, some changes happened quietly. Under the heavy bulletproof helmets, police officers wore surgical masks.
A patrolling policeman told reporters that he would wear a mask during the mission. He also carried disinfectant hand rub and disinfectant wipes, and always pay attention to personal hygiene.
During the epidemic, it seemed that a peaceful society was restored, but the crisis was perilous. Recently, suspected explosives were found in many places in Hong Kong. Chen Zuguang, a former chairman and retired police officer of the Hong Kong Police Team Zuo Association, pointed out that the police must not only allocate resources to fight extreme violence, but also help deal with infected patients. Police work during the epidemic was not easy at all, and it was very dangerous.
"The police have always been at the forefront when dealing with epidemic prevention." Chen Zuguang recalled that when the Amoy Gardens was blocked during the SARS process, the police had blocked the entrance before the staff of the Department of Health arrived at the scene. If the infected person is found not to cooperate with the quarantine, the police and the Department of Health will escorted the person to the hospital together.
"In the case of normal police work, the police have also undertaken the work of helping other government departments to fight the epidemic. It is undeniable that police officers are currently working very hard." Chen Zuguang said.
Hong Kong police told China News Agency that since February 8th the SAR government issued a quarantine order to all people arriving from the Mainland, the police have sent officers to the port to assist in implementing the quarantine order. In addition, the police also undertakes surprise inspections of home quarantine persons. If anyone violates the quarantine order or refuses to heed instructions, threatening the health of the community, the police will decisively intervene in law enforcement.
Recently, the Hong Kong Police Force has set up a "Police Anti-epidemic Team" of about 180 people. Many active-service logistic police officers and retired police officers have joined in, taking on the role of guarding the quarantine center and contacting people who are undergoing mandatory quarantine Waiting for work, always standing at the forefront of anti-epidemic work.
At the time of the fight against the epidemic, the Hong Kong police were concerned about their compatriots in the Mainland. A short video shot by the Hong Kong Police College was sent to Wuhan to participate in anti-epidemic work and to stay on duty to encourage staff. "Come on in Wuhan! Come on in China!" "We work together in Hong Kong to fight the epidemic!" Under the leadership of the Hong Kong Police College Dean Zhang Jing, a group of police officers shouted slogans in Mandarin to support fellow citizens in Wuhan to fight the epidemic.
Lin Zhiwei, Chairman of the Hong Kong Police Team Zuo Association, is always concerned about the development of the outbreak in the Mainland. When he learned that Wuhan Public Security has actively participated in the prevention and control of the epidemic, he has no fear and effort to prevent the spread of the epidemic. His determination is admirable, and he is willing to unite to fight the epidemic and control the epidemic as soon as possible. (Finish)