Hong Kong Police Force - Searider
Characteristic
Searider is a fast inflatable boat supplied to launches capable of carrying and launching them. The boat is 5.4 m in length and with a crew size of 2 and capacity for 10 persons.
Application Forms
Organisation
Hong Kong Police Force
Contact
Senior Inspector (TV & Films Liaison), Public Relations Wing, Hong Kong Police Force
How to Apply
Send the application form at least 7 working days in advance of the filming date to the Public Relations Wing, Hong Kong Police Force with information on the synopsis of the film, script of the particular scene and details of filming.
Fees
Police premises
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable. Both are to be paid before filming. Prior approval has to be sought for any additional requirements and additional costs will be charged.
| Police vehicles | |
| Large car | $142/ hour |
| Medium car | $81/ hour |
| Large van | $110/ hour |
| Medium Van | $78/ hour |
| Motorcycle | $78/ hour |
| Other administration charges | driver (minimum charges at $359/ hour) and tunnel toll charges (where applicable). |
Police launches
To be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Remarks
- Film crew should arrange electricity supply on their own.
- Vehicles of the film crew should not occupy any parking space of police premises without any prior approval.
- Hiring of police launches will be considered in consultation with other departments such as EMSD, processing time will be longer.
- Police members for the operation of the launches and vehicles are to be charged separately.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.