PMP mentees showcase Job Attachment projects
Seventy-one mentees of the Police Mentorship Programme (PMP) were attached to police formations during their summer vacation with a view to obtaining work experience in the fields of their studies, and at the same time appreciating the natures of police work.
They have taken part in a total of 57 short-term projects, which included research, survey and review, organisation of activities, and IT-related assignments. On September 10, they gathered at Police Officers' Club for the PMP Job Attachment Presentation Ceremony.
The PMP Job Attachment was launched in 2007 and has come to the fifth year of operation. By conducting research and review, the mentees have gained a better understanding of the Force, and have their liaison and communication skills enhanced through organisation of activities.
"The Job Attachment this year owes its success to the tremendous support and assistance of the participating formations and mentors. We're confident the Job Attachment would keep running and helping to groom the future generations of the Force," said Assistant Commissioner (Personnel) Chau Kwok-leung when he addressed the ceremony.
Mr Chau encouraged the mentees to put into practice the knowledge they obtained in schools. Only by doing so would they realise there were still much more knowledge needed to be learned, he said. He also called on the mentees to strive for excellence in their studies and make good preparations for joining the Force upon graduation.
In organising the ceremony, two mentees undertaking job attachment at Recruitment Division, Jeff Chu of Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Adrian Chan of University of Hong Kong, toured different formations to videotape the work and feelings of other mentees on Job Attachment. The video was shown at the ceremony, drawing a lot of applause from the attendants.
The mentees then came on stage to present their projects and share their achievements with the attendants.
Wong Kwok-shu of Baptist University said: "I was glad to work at Police Public Relations Branch, helping out with the Fight Crime Summer Camp 2011 for Junior Police Call (JPC) members."
"During my attachment to Police College, I had chances to talk to Recruit Police Constables and Probationary Inspectors and know more about their training. These experiences would help me settle down quickly if I can join the Force upon graduation," said Li Ka-ling of Shue Yan University.
The Mentees also shared their feelings of the programme and expressed their gratitude to Project Officers. Yu Sze-wai of Chinese University commented: "The best way to understand police work is to work in a police unit, finding out its operational priorities, daily routine and the kinds of services provided to stakeholders. The research project that I took part allowed me to gain more knowledge in the interests of my studies."
Wong Chun-on of Polytechnic University said: "The programme gave me a chance to work with experienced police officers who always offered invaluable guidance. The Job Attachment is the most important activity of the whole Police Mentorship Programme."
After project presentations, the attendants voted for "The Most Favourite Job Attachment Project". Three top candidates were presented with prizes and eight outstanding candidates received certificates.
The Gold Award winner, Siu Cheuk-yin of Baptist University, thanked all the staff of the Police Community Relations Office of Eastern District for their guidance and advice.
Chan Wang-pan and Li King-lok of University of Hong Kong, Tung Yi-cheong of Chinese University and Chu Sui-fung of Polytechnic University, all attached to Recruitment Division, captured the Merit Award.
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Chau with winners of the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit awards