Community safety and welfare initiatives in Taiwan and Hong-

Public safety and community welfare initiatives have been implemented across Pingtung, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

In Pingtung, efforts initially focused on humanitarian support, with the Hu Bin Humanistic Military Police Firefighter Care Association distributing rice and daily necessities to low-income families and individuals with disabilities. Subsequent activities expanded into formal community policing, where the Lihang Police Branch conducted training for community watch teams on patrol techniques, disaster prevention, and domestic violence reporting. Officers also engaged in educational outreach at Daren University of Science and Technology, focusing on traffic safety, anti-drug awareness, and fraud prevention.

In Hong Kong, law enforcement has utilized technology and volunteerism to address public safety. The ‘Sharp Eye Project’ has been deployed to enhance investigative efficiency through CCTV installation and automated license plate recognition in high-traffic areas. This was complemented by the ‘Senior Police Volunteers Share Love 2026’ initiative, which involved volunteers distributing gift bags to elderly residents across 22 police districts to provide information on crime prevention, fraud detection, and national security.