Police show professionalism
in coping with social changes
The Police Force had always been a professional, efficient and incorruptible upholder of justice during rapid and drastic changes in Hong Kong's economy, culture and politics, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof Joseph Sung Jao-yiu, said on July 31 when he inspected a passing-out parade at the Police College.
"From vanquishing conventional crimes, to effectively thwarting offences committed with the aid of high technology, to preserving social order during marches and demonstrations, the Hong Kong Police Force has achieved wonderful results, as all discerning citizens of the city are apt to recognise," he continued.
"The present-day achievements of the Police Force are built upon years of tireless efforts of successive generations of officers. During the fight against the SARS epidemic in 2003, I personally witnessed the selfless efforts of police officers who, despite the devastation caused by the disease, served their fellow-citizens with admirable dedication and composure. The Force was a tower of strength amid the misery and gloom that infected the city, and was regarded by citizens as a source of reliable support.
"In the ensuing few years, a number of important international events took place in Hong Kong. These included the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in 2005, the Equestrian Events of the 2008 Olympic Games, and the East Asian Games last year.
"The Force took all these occasions in its stride, with firm commitment to the tasks entrusted to it, and at the same time exercising both judgment and good sense in the execution of policies and measures, manifesting fully its professionalism and high efficiency."
Prof Sung told the graduates that lifelong education provided the answer to coping with changes in life and society.
"Lifelong education certainly is not confined to books or classroom. It enhances your experience and broadens your perspective, and requires clearly set goals and constant effort, as well as the capacity to make effective use of opportunities that arise in the workplace and at leisure," he said.
Prof Sung went on to say that in their future career, the graduates should keep a vigilant eye on all that happened around them, analyse carefully their observations, and seek wisdom from experienced seniors in the Force. This would provide them with knowledge and experience that could not be attained through formal education, and with which they would be better equipped to respond to society's incessant changes.
He encouraged the graduates to carry on the fine tradition of the Force, which is based on service, and to aspire to greater achievements and more exalted heights. In this way, Hong Kong would continue to be a top-ranked global metropolis, enjoying optimum safety and stability.
A total of 35 probationary inspectors and 147 recruit constables took part in the passing-out parade.
Prof
Sung
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Mr Tang with some of the graduates and their families
Prof
Sung
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urged the graduates to carry on the Force’s fine tradition
Prof
Sung
presents
the Brian Slevin Trophy and Baton of Honour to Inspector
Shum Lap-chi
Inspector
Shum
(right)
and Police Constable Tai Cheuk-yin, winner of the Silver
Whistle and the Commissioner’s Certificate of Academic Merit