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The Police Force had always been a professional, efficient and incorruptible upholder of justice during rapid and drastic changes in Hong Kongˇ¦s economy, culture and politics, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Joseph Sung Jao-yiu, said today (July 31) when inspecting a passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College.
ˇ§From vanquishing conventional crimes, to effectively thwarting offences committed with the aid of high technology, to preserving social order during marches and demonstrations, the Hong Kong Police Force has achieved wonderful results, as all discerning citizens of the city are apt to recognise,ˇ¨ he said.
"The present-day achievements of the Police Force are built upon years of tireless efforts of successive generations of officers. During the fight against the SARS epidemic in 2003, I personally witnessed the selfless efforts of police officers who, despite the devastation caused by the disease, served their fellow-citizens with admirable dedication and composure. The Force was a tower of strength amid the misery and gloom that infected the city, and was regarded by citizens as a source of reliable support."
ˇ§In the ensuing few years, a number of important international events took place in Hong Kong. These included the Ministerial Conferences of the World Trade Organisation in 2005, the Equestrian Events of the 2008 Olympic Games, and the East Asian Games last year,ˇ¨ he said.
ˇ§The Force took all these occasions in its stride, with firm commitment to the tasks entrusted to it, and at the same time exercising both judgment and good sense in the execution of policies and measures, manifesting fully its professionalism and high efficiency.ˇ¨
Professor Sung told the graduates that life-long education provided the answer to coping with changes in life and society.
ˇ§Life-long education certainly is not confined to books or the classroom. It enhances your experience and broadens your perspective, and requires clearly set goals and constant effort, as well as the capacity to make effective use of opportunities that arise in the workplace and at leisure,ˇ¨ he said.
He said that in their future career, the graduates should keep a vigilant eye on all that happened around them, analyse carefully their observations, and seek wisdom from experienced seniors in the Force. This would provide them with knowledge and experience that could not be attained through formal education, and with which they would be better equipped to respond to societyˇ¦s incessant changes.
He encouraged the graduates to carry on the fine tradition of the Force, based on service and aspiring always for greater achievements and to more exalted heights. In this way, Hong Kong would continue to be a top-ranked global metropolis, enjoying optimum safety and stability.
A total of 35 probationary inspectors and 147 recruit constables passed out today.
Police Report No. 4
Ends/Saturday, July 31, 2010
Issued at HKT 13:46
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