The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip, today (September 27) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Senior Police Inspector Ms Lam Yuen-yee as she was carrying out her duties off Sha Chau on September 25.
Mr Nip said, "On behalf of the civil service, I offer my deepest condolences the officer's family. The Civil Service Bureau has contacted the Police and will make every effort to help the family during this sad and difficult period."
Mr Nip also sent his regards to the other three colleagues who were injured in the incident, and wished them a speedy recovery.
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