CE praises the Force for maintaining HK's rule of law, integrity and law and order (with photos/video)
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     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (November 25) attended the passing-out parade of the Hong Kong Police College and praised the Police for maintaining Hong Kong’s rule of law, integrity and law and order. She said the Force has contributed greatly to the economic development of the city which every member of the law enforcement agency should take pride.

     Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs Lam said the number of crimes per 100 000 population in 2016 stood at 825 cases in Hong Kong, representing a new low in the past 44 years. It was the concerted efforts of every Force member. She was glad to know that while the crime rate was on a downward trend, there has been an increasing number of applications for joining the Force. In 2016-17, the number of applications exceeded 21 000.

     Mrs Lam was of the view that an outstanding police force has to keep abreast of time and strive for excellence. She commended the Police for being innovative and striving for excellence in the past years. On technology-related crimes, Police set up a dedicated team to handle online crimes after noting with foresight that technology-related crime would burgeon and become popular. In view of the heightened global terrorism situation, the Force set up a team within a short period of time to ensure that Hong Kong remains one of the safest cities in the world.

     The Chief Executive also took heed of the efforts made by the Force in other areas including the use of social media to disseminate messages of the Force and law and order to Hong Kong people so as to enhance communication with the community. She noted that the Force cared for the community and launched initiatives such as “Project Himalaya” and “Project Gemstone” to assist ethnic minorities to integrate into the society. Some of the ethnic minority participants were attracted by the police work and joined the Force afterwards. On youth engagement, the Junior Police Call (JPC) grew along with Hong Kong people. The JPC Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp in Pat Heung was commissioned in August this year, benefiting more young people.

     Mrs Lam encouraged graduates to work with full commitment and passion, and to serve the society and members of the public with empathy. She hoped every graduate could live up to the principle of “We Care, We Listen, We Act”. Meanwhile, she hoped that every Force member could work together and continue to maintain its professionalism.

     A total of 40 probationary inspectors and 176 recruit constables passed out today.

 

Ends/Saturday, November 25, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:28

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