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The “Continued Service of Police Officers Beyond Prescribed Retirement Age Scheme” (CSPO Scheme) was launched on April 1, 2021. Two open forums were conducted on March 22 at the Auditorium of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) to introduce the scheme to officers. The forums were also broadcast live to the Multi-purpose Hall at PHQ, Police Sports and Recreation Club, New Territories North Regional Headquarters and New Territories South Regional Headquarters.
In the opening address, Assistant Commissioner (Personnel) Chan Man-tak, said that as a result of the social unrest in 2019, the Force had undergone a rapid structural expansion to strengthen the internal security of Hong Kong. At the same time, the Force was experiencing a retirement wave and a recruitment shortfall that led to a significant manpower challenge. To address operational requirements and long-term manpower needs, the Force had secured an approval from the Administration for the implementation of CSPO Scheme.
As detailed by Superintendent of Extension of Service (EOS) Division Lau Fu-wah, all serving non-directorate police officers from Police Constable to Senior Superintendent ranks who joined the Government before June 1, 2000 and remained in active service on April 1, 2021, (i.e. those who have not commenced pre-retirement leave, excluding those employed under Post-retirement Service Contract Scheme) are eligible to apply, including police officers serving on Final Extension of Service up to 120 days or Further Employment.
The forums were concluded with a question and answer session hosted by Chief Superintendent of Human Resources Branch Lee Chung-wah, with the participation of representatives from EOS Division, Retirement and Agreements Division and Police Quartering Division. Over 1 400 officers of various ranks attended the forums to gain a better understanding of the policy.
