2nd Lamma Police Corner by our new Lamma Police Chief, Ms. Solid KWAN:

"My first community event here it is!!  A crime prevention talk including Anti-telephone deception, Anti-firework and Anti-burglary was organized this morning at the Rural Committee Centre and completed smoothly.

Smart tips were given by our Regional crime prevention officer who has delivered an informative seminar in a lively and vivid way which was well-received by the audience, mainly local elderly.

Don't worry, non-Chinese speakers won't be left out!  I'm trying to get some material in English and hopefully would have one very soon.

Be a smart Lamma resident and don't fall in any trap!!"

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Hi all, I'm reluctant but have to alert you that there was another burglary reported this afternoon. The culprit(s) gained entry by prized open a window on G/F. Lucky nobody at home when the case occurred. So please note your neighborhood who is not around recently / often to see whether their home may become next temptation to the culprit. Take good care and stay safe please.

Farewell plaque for our last Police Chief who left us last month, Ms. Camas TUNG Hei-man, after just 1.5 years:

I liked the automatic Google translations of two of the Chin. farewells:

"To Senior Inspector (Lamma representation) who continuously ran errands (understanding of the village)
~~~ Superachiever ~ residents appreciate ~~~"

"Her performance and input is good work, the star of tomorrow."

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Two simple questions for the new police chief, which have, so far, gone unanswered:

What is the legal situation for village vehicles carrying passengers? Are pedestrians covered by third party insurance?

Dear all Lammaites,

I am so delighted to be part of the Lamma community for 1.5 years when was one of the happiest periods in my life.


So nice to be friends of you all and I will definitely come back for the nice people and environment in the future.

They're collecting signatures outside the North Lamma Rural Committee building right now, till 1pm. Looks like a DAB event?

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"Crack down on rioters"
"Say no to violence"

Anyone else seeing a contradiction there?

For the last almost 20 years the government has failed to listen to Hong Kong people. We're not allowed to vote for anything that matters. It ignores the reasons for peaceful protests and tries to demonise anyone who disagrees with it as unpatriotic, criminals, "foreign influenced" etc.


The entirely predictable reaction to the blank wall that the government presents to the people of Hong Kong is cynicism and frustration, and increasingly violent protests by those who feel nothing less has an impact, futile as they may be.

Or for those with the means, leaving the territory before it turns into a police state in 2047 -- or next year if things deteriorate further.

As for the police, they are losing the trust and respect of the public as they are used for political ends, are seen to beat up demonstrators with impunity, as the ICAC chief is proven to be corrupt.

A fish rots from the head, and that's what's happening to Hong Kong as CY appoints more of his stooges like Arthur Li to power, and they clumsily try to "crack down" on dissent.

You'd almost think they wanted Hong Kong to fall apart so the PLA would have an excuse to roll in. But it's more likely simple arrogance and inability to listen to anyone who doesn't agree with them.

New police banners appearing all over Lamma these days:

Solid Kwan, the Lamma Police Chief and our Police Corner contributor/guest blogger created the idea and let one of her boys to draw it. Then she WhatsApped them to me.
A new style of policing certainly on Lamma, less paper-based, and certainly most welcome!

I've also been asked in my "capacity of website master" to appreciate the efforts of the "boy". Much appreciated!

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Lamma-zine story on attending this seminar last Sat, see our home page, Apr 23:

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New Police Corner by Lamma's new police chief, Rachel Leung:

"Hi all,

I am Rachel LEUNG, Woman Senior Inspector of Police. I recently assumed the post as the officer-in-charge of Lamma Island from my predecessor, Solid KWAN.

I have been serving in the Police Force for nearly 30 years and have been working in a variety of posts, including uniformed branches and crime units. Before posting to Lamma Island, I was attached to Marine Harbour Divison at Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong.

I like outdoor activities, in particular hiking, and Lamma Island is one of the places I've frequently visited, enjoying the beautiful scenery, nice people and also the delicious food. It's a pleasure to work in Lamma and being part of this community. Looking forward to know you all very soon!

Let's work together to keep Lamma a wonderful place to live. If you find anything suspicious or have any information to provide, please dial 999 or call the Lamma Police Post on 3661 1714."

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Submitted by Rachel Leung, Lamma's Police Chief (reporting to Cheung Chau HQ):

An "The Islands for Anti-Drugs Carnival 2016" will be held at Nam She Tong Sports Centre, Cheung Chau.
Details are as below:

Date: 2016-08-20 (Saturday)

Duration: 1 - 4pm (Opening Ceremony: 2pm)

Location: Nam She Tong Sports Centre, Cheung Chau

Performances include: HK Police Band, Police Dog Unit, Magic Show, Traditional Chinese Vaudeville, Senior Police Call.


No English used @ this Carnival, except by the police officers who need to have basic English communication skills.

This Chin.-only poster will also go up all over Lamma. This public Sports Centre is just a 5-minute walk from the ferry pier along the harbour promenade filled with bikes parked almost EVERYWHERE.
You can ask me for map info and instructions if you plan to attend:

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Unless they're offering a ride on a police launch, it takes longer and costs more to get to Cheung Chau from Lamma than to visit Shenzhen.
Or maybe you can kayak over.

We're in the same administrative area, can see each other clearly, but without a direct ferry connection for all practical purposes are on different planets.

That is actually a great idea!
Let me ask our police about this possibility, they might be eager to get a few more people to this high-profile event.
Police dogs, shows and children singing might attract a few Lammaites...

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I might come just for the trip, but don't tell them that.

It's been at least 15 years since I was last on Cheung Chau.

Trying out the new Aberdeen - Cheung Chau route by our Tsui Wah Ferry co. a few months ago - passing pretty close to YSW - I was mostly impressed by its stark reminders of what Lamma could become in the next few decades. Mongkok-by-the-sea, full of estate agents, supermarkets and many American fast food outlets just off the ferry, bikes EVERYWHERE, VVs racing along the sea wall full of rubbish and fishermen storage...
...and cold-pressed drip coffee. Oh, we just got that coffee just now, in the Green Cottage!
The other items might follow, maybe the dream and aim of our local powers-that-be for Lamma to become more like Cheung Chau...

No luck with the police launch to the Cheung Chau police carnival. The police launch can only be used for response to actual cases. No justification to convey regular people for that purpose.

Well, I've been invited on that boat launch from Lamma to/from Cheung Chau several times, years ago, for police parties in their Cheung Chau HQ. The launches were going there anyway and I was just hitching a ride, no problem.

If you'd get into a fight, then you're not a "regular person" anymore and become an actual case worthy of being shipped by police launch to Cheung Chau police holding cells for up to 48 hours.
Should I try to get into a little fight just before the police carnival, so I'd be police-launched to Cheung Chau? But then they wouldn't let me join the carnival, take pictures and write about it, lingering in their holding cell overnight instead?

The police might have been a bit less formal before; or the police-internal regulations have changed since then.
But I doubt that any Lammaites will make the long, expensive trip to this police carnival, despite their 2 huge banners being plastered over much of the Democracy Fence on the way to the YSW Ferry Pier now, blocking much of it from the usual, little community fun posters for Lamma events, sales and classifieds.

I made the 4 ferry trips to/from last year's Cheung Chau police carnival and it took me more than half a day, and I missed all the main events by a few minutes while searching for the venue...

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Poster submitted by Cheung Chau HQ of the Lamma Police.

Also see my Lamma-zine story from March 23:

"Mom, I've been arrested!"

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Chin. version of the poster above.

The "Assistant Divisional Commander (Operations & Crime), Cheung Chau Division, Hong Kong Police Force" writes:

"The recent reports unveiled that the trend of anti-telephone is still prevailing. For the benefit of the Lamma residents, we really hope the anti-telephone deception message could be spread amongst them.

I will find out whether any new publication materials and attractive stories about telephone deception to be shared with."

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Latest news and police advice on serial burglaries from our Police Chief Rachel Leung:
"The flats that were burgled had no window guards or grills. The thieves entered through areas that were badly lit. Many of the places were surrounded by a slope which helped to shield the burglar. The police recommend putting security lights in these places.

Please secure the windows, doors and balconies before leaving the house.

Wood or bamboo can be slotted into the grooves of the sliding doors from the inside to stop them being opened from outside.

If you have lever handles on your windows, tie the latches securely.
Cheap alarms can be purchased to put on the windows or sliding doors. I believe Nancy at the Tai Peng shop has some.

All this information is available on the website for the Crime Prevention Unit, also the Lamma-zine has a Police Corner which updates police matters:
http://Lamma.com.hk/forum-OK/viewtopic. ... 391#p88391

There are going to be lots of police activity in Tai Peng for the moment. If you are approached by anyone that isn't in uniform, please ask to see their ID card.

Rachel asked us all to be vigilant, watch your neighbours' homes. She doesn't want use to be patrolling in groups, leave that to the police. Under no circumstance put yourself at risk.

Call the police if you see any suspicious behaviour and if you are not in any danger, take a photo. The admins of the neighbourhood watch groups will be able to send pictures directly to the police.

The Lamma police would like to thank us all for being part of neighbourhood watch groups and looking after our neighbours. They are sure they will catch the thief/thieves soon."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/8-64253496962168?view=permalink&id=1375243862529793

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Submitted by Lamma Police:

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