CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

2023 周年大會 – 會長報告
AGM 2023 – The Chairman’s Report

(甲) 與保安及護衛業管理委員會保安服務業訓練委員會及保安公司監察小組的季度聯系 (Quarterly Meeting with SGSIA, SSTB and CPB/PLO)

QCM was held on 15 August 2022, 12 January, and 22 May 2023

Extension of age limit for SPP Cat B Permit holder (currently at 70, proposed no cap)
Extension of age limit for SPP Cat C Permit holder (armed guard age limit from 55 to 60 was Gazetted to take effect on 4 Nov 2022)
The lack of a suitable outdoor Firing Range for armed guard training is a going concern for both Type I and Type II operators providing armed security guarding services
Issue of SPP Cat D Permit on the recognition of training by approved institutes and the study to issue Cat D Permit under 2 categories, (a) Installation, maintenance and/or repairing of a security device, and (b) Designing (for any particular premises or place) a system incorporating s security device is in progress.
Security Company Electronic Licence (e-Licence) was implemented on 1 July 2023
The proposed Electronic version of the Security Personnel Permit (e-SPP) is at its final design stage, representatives from the security industry may be invited to participate in the trial run or pilot test, where appropriate
The QASRS training course syllabus and its contents are under review

SSTB Meeting was held on 16 December 2022 and 23 March 2023 to receive and consider the progress and proposed report on :

the finding of the 2022 Manpower Survey Report and the Manpower Projection
the progress report on the Higher Diploma in Management for Security and Disciplined Services Programme
the Working party on Vocational and Professional Education and Training Programme
the arrangement of Registration/Application of Interview Panel Members as Qualified Security Trainers under QASRS
the programme of Certificate in Customer Enquiries and Complaints Handling Skills in Property Management and Security (Part-Time) offered by the Employees Retaining Board for the Security Services Industry

The Security Services Training Board was restructured as Security and Disciplined Services Training Board on 1 April 2023

The Pre-QCM with SCIU and PLO was usually held a week before the SGSIA Meeting

Items that require a change of policy were discussed and forwarded to SGSIA for its review and decision
Items that involved daily operations were discussed and resolved to enhance management efficiency
CPB WhatsApp on Security Alert for immediate circulation of crime information, trends and advice to security companies twice a week

Letter to the Minimum Wages Commission to retain the every 2 years wages review system and to make certain changes to the collection of government statistics report mechanism
The direct lobbying with Labour Department on manpower shortages and the feasibility to import of foreign labour is dragging

HKSA is a member of the Working Group of the OSHC

a) The Labour Department published new “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work” on 15 May 2023

HKSA supported the Asian Securitex Conference 2022 held in November 2022 at HKCEC
HKSA supported the Asia IR 2023 in conjunction with G2E Asia 2023 in July 2023 at Macau
HKSA supported the Global Sources Exhibitions at Asia World-Expo and Asia Pacific Rail Expo and Conference 2022

HKSA hosted a Technology Seminar during the Build4Asia Conference in May 2023 at HKCEC
A Technology Seminar was held in February 2023 on Cyber Security at Hong Kong Productivity Council

The monthly Ex-com Meeting endorsed the following strategies for moving forward :

to organize and support more technology seminars
to assist Members in promoting their security products
to invite AI and Cyber Security Companies to join the new Type 8 Cyber Security and Technology Membership
to explore the values of Drones in assisting the daily security operations
to review the Association’s By-Laws to meet society’s changes
to introduce Member-get-Member Awards
to approve recommendations from Members for Security Guarding Services, Security Systems and Maintenance, and Best Crime Prevention Products Annual Awards

The HKSP Day Promotion on 24 July was organized through Internet media and stickers and posters were prepared for members’ use
On 24 July 2023, the HKSP Day Campaign at Central Market was well attended by locals and international tourists

An Annual Dinner after the AGM was organized for Members in August 2022
Participated in the NTS Police Region Best Security Services Awards Presentation Ceremony in November 2022
Participated in the HKI Police Region Best Security Services Awards Presentation Ceremony in December 2022
Participated in the NTN Police Region Best Security Services Awards Presentation Ceremony in December 2022
A Christmas Lunch was held in December 2022 for Members
Participated in Kowloon East Police Region’s Project Pin-Point Promotion in January 2023
Participated in the Castle Peak Police Station’s Prevention and Tackling of Illegal Debts Collection Activities Promotion on 20 April., 2023
Participated in the Tuen Mun Police District’s Inauguration of Project Team Watch in April 2023
Participated in the Hong Kong Police Force Safe City Ambassador Commission Ceremony in May 2023
Participated in the NTN Police Region Best Security Services Awards selection panel in May 2023

Panel Meetings were conducted in July 2023, the HKSA Annual Awards for 2022-2023 are

A total of 73 security guards were awarded Letters of Appreciation
A total of 4 security guards were awarded with Letter of Merit and HK$1,000- in cash
SecuRex Solution Limited was Winner of Best Innovative Crime Prevention Product 2022

HKSA Webpage revamping was updated to include :

End of 2022-23 Report

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