Police encourage public to join anti-terrorism drill

Police Commissioner Raymond Siu has called on members of the public to take part in anti-terrorism drills, saying it is important for all sectors of society to play a role.

Speaking on an RTHK TV programme, the police chief said apart from conducting drills with other disciplined services, officers also hope the wider community will take part.

For example, he said security guards will be invited to take part in drills at shopping malls.

“Just in case there’s a terrorist attack in a shopping centre, the security guards also have a role to play in it,” Siu said.

“We hope to promote a whole-of-community approach in countering terrorism. When you see anything, anyone suspicious, report to us.”

Siu also said the force will further enhance intelligence gathering, adding that they have received some 210,000 tip-offs since the launch of the national security hotline in November 2020.