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As a highly professional team of remarkable performance, the Force shoulders the responsibility of upholding the rule of law, combating crimes and protecting live and property, which are essential to stable development of the society, the Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, said today (January 12) when inspecting a passing-out parade of the Hong Kong Police College.
Noting that the Force attaches great importance to the conduct and integrity of police officers, Mr Lai said that by means of education, counselling and support, the Force had implemented a series of integrity management strategies and measures to inculcate its core values in police officers, in a bid to enhance personal and professional qualities of Force members.
The core values include integrity and honesty, respecting for the rights of members of the public, as well as fairness, impartiality and compassion in carrying out duties.
¡§On another front, in its promotion of healthy lifestyle, the Force has established the Police Volunteer Service Corps, the Police Sports Council and the Police Arts Council, with a view to encouraging all of its members to participate in community services, engage in a healthy life, enhance personal integrity and foster positive values,¡¨ Mr Lai said.
He hoped the graduates would adhere to core values of the Force, maintain a high level of integrity and earnestly support colleagues in need. He also hoped they would keep developing the culture of integrity and healthy lifestyle within the Force.
Meanwhile, Mr Lai said that he fully understood the pressure on the Force, particularly frontline police officers, had been on the increase. In spite of all the challenges, Force members always stand fast at their posts and serve the community and maintain law and order with their whole heart and might. The results of police work are prominent among the general public.
He encouraged the graduates to spare no effort in serving the public in their future postings. He also urged them to engage in lifelong learning and seize every opportunity to acquire knowledge at work and equip themselves in the pursuit of self-improvement.
A total of 23 probationary inspectors and 177 recruit constables passed out today.
Police Report No. 124
Ends/Saturday, January 12, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:17
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