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Police College
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The Foundation Training Centre (FTC) of Police College has introduced a Code of Conduct for trainees as a means of maintaining and promoting high standards of integrity and behaviour. The objective of the Code is to make it easier for the trainees to bridge the gap between personal values and Force Values. FTC Superintendent (Support) Simon Hannaford said the Code itself is published in a small booklet form in English and Chinese, which is issued to each new recruit arriving at FTC. "It introduces the Force Vision, Values and Statement of Common Purpose and the Four Way Values Judgment, before going on to cover five key areas: Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability and Reputation. In each key area the reader is asked to demonstrate a commitment to the Code of Conduct through his or her own behaviour. For example, under Professionalism each trainee is asked to provide support to colleagues to help achieve common goals, provide constructive feedback to others in a positive and respectful way, recognise the importance of enjoyment in daily work and always act in good faith." Each trainee will be asked to read and think about the content of the Code and to sign a "Statement of Personal Commitment" at the end of the booklet to symbolise his or her commitment to future ethical conduct, Mr Hannaford added. The Code has been issued to all new Recruit Police Constable (RPC) and Probationary Inspector Intakes commencing with the March 2013 intake and the initial feedback has been very positive. New RPC Chan Kin-wing said: "There are five essential points in the Code of Conduct, namely Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability and Reputation. Amongst all these values, I rank Reputation as the most important one. As the Force plays a vital role in upholding the rule of law, we must remain honest and impartial in all our dealings so as to gain public confidence. If we fail to do that, the public will lose faith in the Force." His squad mate, RPC Yeung Po-fai, added: "The Code of Conduct helps us put Force Values into practice in our daily lives. With the guiding principles and the Four Way Values' Judgment, we have a good way to judge whether our actions and behaviour will comply with Force Values." The Course Instructor of RPC Intake 5/2012, Station Sergeant Law Chin-hung, said: "We understand our actions will clearly affect how the public perceive the Force and their expectation of us. The Code helps new recruits understand that they must act and behave correctly. They would also understand that only when we maintain Force Values that the public would have full confidence in the Force." |
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