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The Commissioner of Police, Mr Tang King-shing, today (January 8) 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 Tang said: ：Your mission is to uphold the rule of law, to fight crime, and to safeguard and protect life and property, so that Hong Kong remains one of the safest and most stable societies in the world.；
He encouraged graduates to foster the qualities of ：benevolence, wisdom and bravery；.
：The ．benevolent・ person is one with integrity and honesty, acts fairly and impartially, respects individual rights and shows understanding for others, and endeavours to work in partnership with the community and the public.
：The ．wise・ person keeps abreast of the times, continually improves in order to cope with environmental changes as best as possible, remains flexible and strives for excellence.
：The ．brave・ person has the courage to accept responsibility and accountability, and never retreats in face of adversity,； he said.
He pointed out that ：benevolence, wisdom and bravery； summed up the Force values and reminded graduates to dedicate their efforts to putting these three basic elements in dealing with people and issues into practice.
He noted that serving as a police officer was not just an ordinary job, but it was a lifelong commitment to serving the people.
：Front-line posts are an integral part of policing work. Since you are the immediate link through which the public interfaces with the Force, your every word and action affects the public・s perception of and confidence in the Force,； he said.
Under the basic principle of acting according to law, Mr Tang hoped that graduates would realise the qualities of ：benevolence, wisdom and bravery；, and exercise patience, understanding and care in all of their dealings, and respect people, whether they are victims, informants, witnesses or suspects.
Upon leaving the Force, Mr Tang thanked colleagues in the government, prominent members of society and the general public who had always been supportive to the Force.
：I also wish to thank all members of the Force for the encouragement, support and care they have given to me over the past thirty plus years. Indeed, I take pride in serving in such a professional and caring police force."
A total of 31 probationary inspectors and 204 recruit constables passed out today.
Police Report No. 10
Ends/Saturday, January 8, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:39
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