18 November 2024 – SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) has continued its collaboration with the Judiciary Police to host the “Crime Prevention Workshop for Gaming Enterprise Employees”, to strengthen efforts in combating and preventing any crime-related threats in Macau, and to foster a stronger collaboration between the police and the community for the healthy development of the gaming sector.

The workshop took place on 18 November at the conference rooms of the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort. Head of Section, Gaming-related Crimes Operation Section, Gaming-related Crime Division Section, Mr. Pun Wai Long, participated in the group discussion alongside 10 representatives from the Judiciary Police. Forty employees from various SJM departments, including Security, Table Games Operations, Electronic Gaming, Food and Beverage, Hotel Operations, Resort Premium Market Development, Surveillance, and Accounting, participated in this event.

At the workshop, Judiciary Police officials provided a comprehensive introduction to their departmental structure, reporting procedures, roles and responsibilities, and relevant local laws. They specifically addressed the knowledge and strategies for combating gaming-related crimes, preventing and tackling drug-related offences, preserving crime scene evidence, and preventing human trafficking and domestic violence. Additionally, they discussed the latest trends of common cybercrimes, common telephone scams and associated security issues. Crime prevention videos and real-life case studies were brought up during the workshop to enhance employees' awareness and skills in crime prevention.

The workshop also included interactive group sessions between SJM employees and Judiciary Police officers, exploring potential security challenges faced in their daily work and life. An engaging quiz was conducted to great enthusiasm from our colleagues. The Judiciary Police encouraged SJM staff to share knowledge gained from the workshop among their peers, and establish a robust communication and cooperation framework between the police and civilians for effective crime prevention and eradication, thereby fostering healthy development of the gaming industry in the community.

Participants from SJM remarked that the workshop provided them with thorough and practical information that significantly raised their awareness and prevention knowledge of criminal activities, and equipped them with vital knowledge and awareness to prevent fraud and deception. They expressed that they will apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to their daily lives and share it with their colleagues and families.

As a homegrown Macau enterprise, SJM is consistently aligned with the SAR government’s policies. Looking into the future, SJM is committed to encouraging further employee participation in the “Crime Prevention Workshop for Gaming Enterprise Employees”, as a significant contribution to a stronger and more comprehensive crime prevention network for gaming employees in Macau.