The Force will establish the Hong Kong International Academy of Policing (HKIAP) on November 11. It will coordinate more than 20 hallmark training programmes and police leadership forums, bringing law enforcement officers from around the world to Hong Kong for exchanges, deepening international policing cooperation, and contributing to Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector”. Among these programmes, the Advanced Tactics Application Course is coordinated by Chief Inspector Leung Chun-sang of the Weapons Training Division (WTD).
From frontline operations to instructor training: Passing on expertise
Having served in the VIP Protection Unit and the Airport Security Unit, Leung later became the first commander of the Railway Response Team. In 2020, he joined the WTD as an instructor, overseeing the Use of Force Instructor Training Course and training instructors.
“We must ensure that every instructor has a thorough understanding of firearms and the use of force, and can pass on professional standards and safety concepts so that frontline officers can perform their duties safely and effectively.”
Learning from Chinese Mainland counterparts to refine training
The Force regularly sends officers overseas and to the Chinese Mainland on study visits. Leung has visited Chongqing, Hubei and other places with the WTD to exchange insights with Chinese Mainland instructors.
“We had the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of how Chinese Mainland personnel respond to violent situations.”
Offering international courses to fulfil its role as a “super connector”
The Advanced Tactics Application Course offered by the HKIAP is tailored for use of force instructors from law enforcement agencies worldwide, sharing the Force’s expertise and experience in tactical applications, the use of force and range management.
“Over the years, the Force has accumulated and adopted numerous good practices and developed a systematic professional training model. We hope the course will benefit more law enforcement officers,” Leung said.
Another feature of the course is that participants will visit firearms and ammunition factories on the Chinese Mainland.
Diverse courses poised for launch
Training as a bridge to connect with the globe
The HKIAP will bring together counterparts from different jurisdictions through professional training, deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation via exchanges, and leverage Hong Kong’s advantage of having connections to both the Chinese Mainland and the world. Its programmes cover key professional areas, including police command and leadership, control tactics application, counter-terrorism and crisis management, criminal investigations, and security operations.
Leung said, “The teaching staff of all programmes and I are ready. We look forward to using training as a bridge to connect different parts of the world and working together to safeguard global security.”
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