
Security chief Chris Tang says authorities are in discussions to integrate private mall CCTV systems into the force's smart surveillance network.
Hong Kong police are finalising talks to connect private shopping centre security cameras to the force's smart surveillance network to combat crime, security chief Chris Tang Ping-keung has revealed.
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Hong Kong police are expanding a smart surveillance network aimed at tackling crime.
Hong Kong police are in the final stages of talks to connect security cameras at shopping centres to the force’s expanding smart surveillance network aimed at tackling crime, the security chief has revealed.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Sunday said authorities were in discussions with private shopping centres to integrate their closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, without naming the malls involved.
“In fact, we see that in some places without CCTV, members of the public do not want to visit because they are dangerous and people fear becoming victims of crime,” Tang told a TV programme. “If the system requires it, I will connect and retrieve the data.”
Asked whether the cameras would provide a 24-hour live feed, Tang said it would depend on the location’s risk level.
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Hong Kong police are finalising talks to integrate security cameras at private shopping centres into the force's smart surveillance network to tackle crime, Security Secretary Chris Tang Ping-keung announced.

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