The Secretary for Security, Mr Wong Sio Chak, urged the police to continue to develop stronger sense of belonging and be more innovative in studying and resolving social issues.

Mr Wong made these comments when he visited the Macao Prison and the Academy of Public Security Forces, on 8 and 9 January, when he also had opportunities to listen to senior officers the challenges and difficulties they faced in serving the community.

He spoke highly of the Macao Prison on retaining good external communication but urged them to continue to strengthen measures for internal contact, boosting morale and developing a stronger sense of belonging, to let the public know more of their contributions to the society.

In a meeting with Mr Wong, officers said the needs for translation, medical service and psychological consulting had increased significantly, brought on by the increase of prisoners, especially foreigners.

In his visit to the Academy of Public Security Forces, Mr Wong praised it for having successfully trained numerous police officers, but urged them to be more innovative in conducting reforms and research projects on Macao-based theories, providing a more solid academic foundation for police officers.

Senior officials who accompanied Mr Wong on his visit included Director and Deputy Director of the Macao Prison, Mr Lee Kam Cheong and Mr Loi Kam Wan respectively; Director and Deputy Director of the Academy of Public Security Forces, Mr Hoi Sio Iong and Mr Cheong Iok Kun respectively; the Chief of Office the Secretary for Security, Ms Cheong Ioc Ieng.

Mr Wong had also visited the Macao Customs, the Border Gate checkpoint and the Police Tactical Intervention Unit previously, where he asked officers to work harmoniously and be more transparent in performing their duties.