Police College marks new era of police training

Police training in Hong Kong entered a new era with the opening of the Hong Kong Police College today (January 6).

The College has been established as the Police Force's new centre in training and developing police officers with the professional ability and integrity to better serve the community.

Speaking at the College's opening ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lee Ming-kwai said that the Hong Kong Police Force aspired to be not only one of the finest police forces but also one of the finest police training establishments in the world.

"Through the commitment to a first-class standard of training, we will be able to produce a new generation of effective officers and visionary leaders to meet the challenges that are faced in a 21st century community," he said.

The College had developed a four-point model to achieve excellence in police training. They were an enriched training syllabus, effective learning methodologies, enhanced training standards, and recognition or accreditation by universities and professional bodies.

"Our ultimate goal is to facilitate officers with a learning ladder that provides the steps to a culture of lifelong learning," he added.

The Force will form a collaborative partnership with the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) for delivering two of the 15 modules of the recruit police constable foundation training course, i.e. Social Studies in Policing and Psychology in Policing, with a view to enhancing officers' understanding of the objective and rationale of policing. Besides, upon completion of their training, trainees will be awarded by the OUHK a Certificate in Law Enforcement and Security Management.

The arrangement will not only enhance the professional standard and academic status of the course, but also provide trainees with pathways for further study, and the provision of which is one of the major objectives of the Police College.

Officiating at the ceremony, President of the OUHK, Professor John Leong said that the OUHK was much honoured and privileged to join hands with the Police Force to professionalise police training.

The Director of Hong Kong Police College Mr Tse Shu-chun also thanked those who had given support to the Police College.

A number of experienced police officers and external experts were appointed as College associates and advisors by the Commissioner of Police at the ceremony. These experts will share their knowledge and expertise with trainees in the future, as well as give advice on the development of the College.


Police Report No.8
Issued by PPRB

End/Friday, January 6, 2005