Taking off the barrister’s wig and gown in court, and donning a smart police uniform - this is the daily transition for practising barrister Jason. By day, he defends clients in court with sharp reasoning; by night, he patrols the streets of North Point as an auxiliary police officer, serving as a guardian in the community. This unique “dual life” is rooted in the rekindling of a Force dream.

“I have been a police fan since I was a kid. I loved detective novels and always imagined becoming a detective constable upholding justice,” Jason recalled with a smile. Although he once set aside his police aspirations after failing the physical requirements, he realised that the legal profession was deeply intertwined with criminal investigation, driving him to work hard and become a barrister. His frequent contact with police officers gave him a deeper appreciation for the significance and challenges of police work, and reignited his passion for the profession. Encouraged by friends, he applied with determination to become an auxiliary officer in 2024. He graduated this May and was posted to North Point Division.

Switching identities brought Jason unprecedented perspective. The transition from cross-examining witnesses as a barrister to standing as a police witness had a profound impact on him. “As a lawyer, I scrutinise whether prosecution evidence is strong and procedures are rigorous, striving to make the case ‘watertight’. But as a frontline officer collecting evidence and handling the case, only until then did I truly realise how difficult and complex it was to meet the ‘perfect’ standards in the eyes of lawyers.” This role reversal not only gave him greater empathy for law enforcement officers, but also reminded him to scrutinise every detail with legal precision in the course of duties and to do his utmost to avoid procedural flaws.

Jason’s legal expertise has become a unique asset in his auxiliary police work. A commended Good Police Story received by the Public Relations (PR) Wing this year featured him as the protagonist. He was handling a report from an elderly couple about an unresolved water seepage dispute with their neighbour upstairs. Jason provided more than surface-level mediation. Applying his professional knowledge, he guided them to seek assistance from the Joint Office for Investigation of Water Seepage Complaints and suggested them apply for a legally binding nuisance notice, resolving years of frustration through legal channel. “It’s incredibly fulfilling to utilise my legal knowledge on the frontline while directly helping citizens!” he shared.

Yet, auxiliary policing has also imparted a crucial lesson to this barrister who is well-versed in law and reason - the weight of compassion. Handling a heart-wrenching case involving a girl’s suicide, Jason was tasked with taking a statement from her family. The experience left him deeply moved by their helplessness and sorrow. “In court, seeing convicts separated from their families often makes one indifferent. But this experience made me truly realised that, whether as a barrister or a police officer, what we handle is never just a file or a case, but real lives and even life-changing moments for others.” This revelation made him firmly believe that law, reason and compassion are inseparable. “Upholding the law must go hand-in-hand with compassion and a genuine heart to serve the public.”

Now in its first anniversary, PR Wing’s Good Police Story Platform continues to encourage colleagues to share the unsung moments of dedication around them. Over the past year, selected stories have been published in OffBeat and on the Force’s social media, as well as covered by media outlets like Sing Tao Daily, Wen Wei Po, Ta Kung Pao and Phoenix TV. Contributing officers have also received commendations from Assistant Commissioner (PR).

Good Police Story Exhibition

From August 1 to 31, PR Wing will host a special Good Police Story Exhibition themed “Good Police, Good Stories, Everywhere” at the Police Sports and Recreation Club. The exhibition will showcase over 400 Good Police Stories over the years. All colleagues are welcome to visit and share the moments.

PR Wing encourages more officers to tell Good Police Stories, promoting the Force’s positive image. All acts of kindness and professionalism from colleagues can be submitted by the following ways:

Email : goodpolicestory@police.gov.hk

Phone : 5664-9305

P-Chat : send message to #goodpolicestory