Correctional officers pay tribute to Sichuan earthquake victims

More than a hundred officers from the Correctional Services Department observed a three-minute silence at 2.28pm today (May 19) inside Stanley Prison to express their condolences to earthquake victims in Wenchuan, Sichuan.

Also in the ceremony were off-duty officers and new recruits from the Staff Training Institute.

All staff in penal institutions were notified to observe the three-minute silence in mourning from 2.28pm through public-address system today.

Activities and prison labour were ceased during the three-minute silence and prisoners were facilitated to participate in mourning on a voluntary basis.

Ends/Monday, May 19, 2008

Picture shows Correctional officers observing three minutes of silence in Stanley Prison.

Picture shows Correctional officers observing three minutes of silence in Stanley Prison.

Picture shows Correctional officers observing three minutes of silence in Tung Tau Correctional Institution.