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The Commissioner of Police, Mr Tsang Wai-hung, today (March 12) inspected a passing-out parade of probationary inspectors and recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College as the reviewing officer.
In delivering his speech, Mr Tsang said that police officers all shared a vision - Hong Kong remained one of the safest and most stable societies in the world.
He noted that the favourable law and order situation in Hong Kong was a testament to the efforts of the Force - in particular to police officers on the frontline.
：Tomorrow, you will take up your first and the most vital role that you can have in your careers in the Force. As an officer in a Patrol Sub-unit, you will be at the ．sharp end・ of frontline policing in Hong Kong.
：Every day, when you patrol your beat, you might be called upon to handle a vast array of incidents - to provide a fast and effective response to emergencies, to prevent and detect crimes, to maintain social order and to mediate disputes,； he said.
He noted that graduates would be required to think and act under extreme pressure - the kind of pressure that many people could never appreciate - and expected to remain calm, collected and respectful, when others around them had lost control.
Meanwhile, Mr Tsang told graduates that their role as a police officer was not merely to respond to incidents.
：We are there to serve the community, to reach out and find out about concerns, feelings and ideas, and where practical, to share those concerns and work in partnership with the community to address them.
：As a Patrol Sub-unit officer, you have daily interaction with the people on the streets. You must engage the communities and bridge the gap of understanding between Police and members of the public. You must care about our people, and you must show that you care about our people,； he noted.
He encouraged graduates to continue to live and work by Force Values, whether or not they were on duty.
：Force Values are the cornerstone for all of our actions, our decisions, and our behaviour. Whenever in doubt as to the course you should take, then consider our values - Force Values - and you will be guided to the correct path.
：When you live by Force Values, when you rise to the challenge everyday, when you engage with the community, and when you serve them well, you will become a trusted and respected leader in the community,； Mr Tsang said.
A total of 31 probationary inspectors and 205 recruit constables passed out today.
Police Report No. 5
Ends/Saturday, March 12, 2011
Issued at HKT 13:36
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