The Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), Dr Anthony Francis Neoh, inspected the passing-out parade for 34 probationary inspectors and 222 recruit constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (February 16).

     Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Neoh said that this year marks the 175th anniversary of the Hong Kong Police Force and Hong Kong has remained one of the safest and most stable cities in the world. The number of crimes in the city even dropped to a new low last year. He attributed these to the professional training of the Hong Kong Police College and the Force’s commitment to serve the community.

     Dr Neoh pointed out that as the society is rapidly changing with increasing public expectations, Force members inevitably face with a growing number of challenges. He added that the IPCC and the Force share the same goal of enhancing the service quality of the Force. The IPCC had put forward recommendations to improve police work from time to time.

     Dr Neoh hoped the graduates would be able to gain public confidence in the Force, be compassionate to others, always abide by the law and discharge duties in accordance with the law so as to serve the community and maintain law and order of the city.

 

Ends/Saturday, February 16, 2019
Issued at HKT 13:05

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