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Mong Kok is one of the busiest districts in Hong Kong, where the streets are buzzing with businesses that never rest. Similarly, police officers of Mong Kok District (MKDIST) are working day and night to safeguard the community. Cheung Mei-ying, a rookie woman police constable who passed out from the Police College last September, had made up her mind to join the Police Force ever since she was little. As a young female of 24 years old, she hopes that despite her little power, she can serve society and help those in need as much as possible.
The life of Mei-ying has always been within Mong Kok since she was little. While she was studying at a secondary school in the district, she joined Mong Kok Junior Police Call (JPC) Leader Corps as a leader, and served as master of ceremonies for activities of Mong Kok JPC many times. She therefore got her communication skills and guts trained. Upon graduation, she immediately joined Project Torch of MKDIST. Through participating in mock interviews and physical training courses in the project, she put effort into equipping and training herself, and gained experiences for joining the Police Force in the future.
While she initially thought that getting the job of police constable was a piece of cake, the course of her application did not turn out to be as smooth as expected. She could not help recalling the teaching of her supervisor during foot drills of JPC Leader Corps – the parade ground of the Police College is not a place for everyone. “I got hard feelings for failing the first application, but I could only change my mood in order to move towards the goal again,” Mei-ying said. With the support and encouragement of Mong Kok JPC members, she gritted her teeth and succeeded when she applied for the job the third time, realising her ambition at last.
Mei-ying, currently attached to Patrol Sub-unit 3 of MKDIST, joined Tier 3 in Operation TIDERIDER right after graduating from the Police College. Long working hours and a lack of policing experience caused her a lot of stress. “I was worried that the whole team would be affected once I made a mistake, given that I had to join the operation despite the lack of experience.” Luckily, with a strong mind and a positive attitude, she defended Mong Kok, the district she was most familiar with, fearlessly together with her seniors. “Studying in Mong Kok where I am familiar with is totally different from working there. Police work is about learning every day when you handle and solve cases, all of which are different challenges to me.”
Mei-ying, who grew up in Mong Kok, has developed strong ties with the district. From applying for the job to becoming a police constable, and working day and night in MKDIST, she has the same goal all along. “I will never forget the excitement and passion at the moment I decided to join the Police Force, and will remind myself to serve and contribute to this place, which is the most important to me, always.”
