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After the "Prisons Department" was renamed as the "Correctional Services Department", a compass was added to the centre of the new departmental crest to signify the Department's clear objectives and directions.
  • Victoria Prison reopened in 1946 upon restoration after World War II.
    Lo Wu Correctional Institution at present.
  • In 1937, Stanley Prison came into operation.
    In 2010, Lo Wu Correctional Institution came into operation after re-development.
  • Tai Lam Centre for Women in 1969.
    Tai Lam Centre for Women at present.
  • Cells in the past and present.
  • Institutional Control Room in the past.
    The present Control Room is better equipped to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Fingerprinting process of PICs during admission in the past and present.
  • A Physical Education Instructor supervises PICs participating in physical activities in the past and present.
  • A hospital staff member performs nursing duties to take care of sick PICs in the past and present.
  • Sign-making Workshop in the past and present.
  • PICs receiving vocational training in the past.
    PICs receiving vocational training in the past Nowadays, with the application of technology, vocational training courses are more interactive.
  • An instructor teaching PICs Chinese cooking in the past.
    An instructor teaching PICs Chinese cooking in the past Nowadays, there is a wider variety of cooking classes, including Western pastry making to prepare PIC’s reintegration into society upon release.
  • PICs attending academic classes and counselling groups in the past and present.
  • Counselling services for PICs in the past and present.
  • Hobby classes organised for persons in custody (PICs) in the past mainly involved simple handicrafts.
    Nowadays, with the application of technology, there is a wider variety of hobby classes.
  • Recruitment posters of the "Prison Department" and the "Correctional Services Department".
  • Passing-out parade in the past and present.
  • Staff uniforms and accoutrements have been evolving to keep abreast with the changing times, establishing a professional image and enhancing work efficiency.
  • Anti-riot outfit and accoutrements in the past.
    The present Regional Response Team is equipped with advanced accoutrements.