Hong Kong Police – 'best guarantee'
for stability, prosperity
Addressing a passing-out parade at the Police College on October 2, the Chairman of the Legislative Council, Mr Tsang Yok-shing, said the Force is "the best guarantee" for people's stable life and Hong Kong's prosperity.
Graduating
officers give a big applaud as Mr Tsang leaves the Police College
"Hong Kong cherishes freedom and safeguards citizens' rights to air their views and aspirations. It also upholds the rule of law and doesn't tolerate any act to break the law. For police officers doing their best to maintain law and order, mass rallies are a major challenge and test, particularly those where emotions run high and some people intend to resort to drastic measures.
"However, having observed the rallies that took place outside the Legislative Council Chamber, I've no doubt that the civility and professionalism of the Police and their adoption of effective methods must have won the respect and trust of the masses," Mr Tsang said.
He added: "What have happened elsewhere in the world, including what Hong Kong people have experienced in other places, remind us once again that being able to live in a stable society without the need to worry about safety is indeed a great blessing.
"Thanks to our Police Force, Hong Kong remains one of the safest cities in the world."
On parade were 23 Probationary Inspectors and 122 Recruit Police Constables.
Mr Tsang
praises officers for winning respect and trust with civility and
professionalism