To enhance safety education for university students and young people and to strengthen their awareness of law compliance, the Student Affairs Office of the MPU organised the “2024 Crime Prevention Week.” This event involved various government departments and social service organisations, including the Macao Commission Against Corruption, Customs Service of Macao SAR, Judiciary Police, Public Security Police Force, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macao, S.K.H. Gambling Counselling and Family Wellness Centre, and Christian New Life Fellowship in Macau (We Point). Activities included the appointment of Anti-Fraud Ambassadors, informational booths, anti-scam lectures, and visits to the Judiciary Police and the Commission Against Corruption, among other collaborative efforts to reinforce the campus safety network.

 

Appointing Anti-Fraud Ambassadors to Promote Campus Awareness

 

MPU actively supports the government’s “On-campus Anti-scam ‘Vaccination’ Programme”, aiming to enhance university students’ awareness of and capability to prevent scam. As part of the Crime Prevention Week, the "Eagle Eyes" Anti-Fraud Ambassador Programme Appointment Ceremony was held. The oath-taking ceremony was officiated by Sou Sio Keong, Deputy Director of the Judiciary Police, and Lei Ngan Lin, Vice-Rector of Macao Polytechnic University. The ambassadors, with high spirits, confidently and solemnly recited their oath in the presence of guests, teachers, and fellow students, pledging to uphold their duties as Anti-Fraud Ambassadors and actively promote anti-scam awareness on campus. Subsequently, Sou Sio Keong and Lei Ngan Lin presented the appointment certificates, encouraging the ambassadors to adhere to the law and contribute to the anti-scam efforts on campus.

 

Collaborative Efforts to Promote Campus Safety

 

This year’s Crime Prevention Week featured the first Crime Prevention Exhibition, with themes including “Anti-Scam Tips,” “Report Illegal Activities – Everyone’s Responsibility,” “Protecting Intellectual Property,” “CCAC Investigation Level Up,” “Expert Lecture—Understanding the Harms of Drugs,” “Avoiding Alcohol and Drug Abuse,” and “Wealth Doesn’t Come from Gambling.” The diverse exhibition booths and interactive activities attracted many students, creating a lively scene. Through the collaboration of the school, police and community, the event aimed to jointly promote legal awareness and healthy life styles among young people.

 

Learning Legal Awareness Beyond Campus

 

In addition to on-campus crime prevention activities, MPU students stepped out of the campus to learn about knowledge of the law and compliance. They visited the Judiciary Police to gain insights into criminal investigation and police work, and visited the Commission Against Corruption to understand departmental responsibilities and the importance of integrity. The students felt that these visits provided a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of law enforcement work. Through a series of diverse and engaging activities, they increased their awareness of crime prevention and gained a lot of useful knowledge.