Police strive to ensure safe and smooth LegCo election

     The Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, today (December 18) said the Police Force will strive to ensure that the Legislative Council General Election will be conducted safely and smoothly tomorrow (December 19).

     Mr Siu said the Police would adopt a comprehensive approach to deploy over 10 000 officers, including officers in uniform, in plain-clothes and from specialised units, as well as special constables to patrol, monitor and gather intelligence so as to ensure that the election will be held smoothly while members of the public can safely and orderly cast their votes.

     "Police have the determination and capability to pursue any law-breakers and will not condone any illegal acts. Police will intervene swiftly and resolutely enforce the law once anyone is found attempting to undermine the election," he stressed.

     He also appealed to the public to exercise their civil rights by voting tomorrow.