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A professional, efficient and clean Police Force is indispensable in maintaining Hong Kong a stable and orderly place for happy living and working, the Chairman of the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service, Mr Wilfred Wong, said at the passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 7).
Noting that Hong Kong was one of the world's safest cities, Mr Wong said such an achievement would not have been possible without Police officers maintaining law and order in a most dedicated and conscientious manner.
Changes in the social environment in Hong Kong have added to the taxing workload of the Force, creating tremendous pressure and challenges to frontline Police officers. It is fortunate that the Police continue to perform their duties with integrity, professionalism and impartiality, which plays a pivotal role in keeping Hong Kong a clean society, upholding the rule of law, and promoting a business-friendly environment, he noted.
As the public have an increasingly high expectation on disciplined services staff and public officers as a whole, attracting, retaining and motivating aspired persons to work in the public sector with a set of suitable salaries and conditions of service becomes an important issue. He noted that the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service would advise the Government to safeguard stable living standard of civil servants.
In his concluding remarks, Mr Wong encouraged the graduates to support and motivate each other in rising above all challenges.
A total of 31 probationary inspectors and 167 recruit constables passed out today.
Police Report No. 201
Ends/Saturday, September 7, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:44
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