The fundamental reason the Police Force could be recognized as the foremost of the Disciplined Services was its more than thirty thousand Police Officers and the weapons issued to them.
As the head of the Hong Kong Government's largest coercive institution, Sir Kwan naturally had the strongest voice in the room.
The Hong Kong Island Police Force was far more than simply a subordinate agency of the Security Bureau under the Hong Kong Government's Administration Department.
At that moment, seated to Zhou Quan's right were members of the Police Force ranked Senior Assistant Commissioner and above.
Of course, Number One, Wong Bing Yiu, had not attended this meeting.
The running of the Police Force had now essentially been placed in Zhou Quan's hands.
On top of that, Zhou Quan had initiated this special disaster preparedness meeting.
Commissioner Wong naturally would not steal the spotlight and come over to undermine his own Elder Nephew.
To Zhou Quan's left sat the heads of the other Disciplined Services.
"Everyone here should already be very familiar with the typhoon codenamed Haishen."
Sweeping his gaze over everyone present, Zhou Quan dispensed with any lengthy speech and went straight to the point.
"After all, this storm, which could make landfall and sweep across Hong Kong Island, is something our government's recent work priorities cannot avoid."
"Fifty minutes ago, the Observatory issued an advance warning document."
"Some of you here have already learned about this, while others may not yet know."
"Before the meeting begins, I'll briefly explain the situation."
At this point, Zhou Quan paused briefly.
"It is now 0855."
He raised his wrist and glanced at the watch dial bearing a Bauhinia Red Five-pointed Star, then continued solemnly, "In another fifteen minutes, the Observatory will officially issue a new warning."
"The danger warning for Typhoon