Police Force wins wide acclaim and high public satisfaction (with photo)

Chairman of the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service Nicky Lo Kar-chun said the professional work and achievements of the Police Force had won wide acclaim and high public confidence and satisfaction, as evidenced by independent public opinion polls in recent years.

When inspecting a passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College today (August 4), Mr Lo said Hong Kong had undergone considerable social and economic changes since the reunification, and the increasingly high public expectations had brought numerous challenges to the Police.

"To keep the crime rate low while improving cost-effectiveness with enhanced productivity measures is no easy task. Nevertheless, the steadfast commitment of the entire Police Force to serving the public and maintaining law and order has kept our society safe and stable," he said.

Mr Lo told the graduating officers that the public had high expectations of law enforcement officers on competence in law enforcement as well as personal conduct and integrity.

"Police officers should be upstanding, honest and responsible, respect individual rights, discharge duties in a fair, impartial and understanding manner, and act with determination and courage in times of crisis.

"I believe that you have equipped yourselves with the above qualities after the professional training and assessment of the Police College. I also believe that you have chosen this meaningful job as your lifelong career with firm conviction," he told the graduating officers.

Mr Lo took the view that the civil service system of salaries and conditions of service provided police officers with the job security for a dedicated career of public service. He said this was precisely the aim of the civil service pay policy, which was to offer sufficient remuneration to attract, retain and motivate staff of a suitable calibre to provide the public with an effective and efficient service.

Saying that competent police officers were indeed the most valuable asset of the Police Force, Mr Lo commended the instructors and staff members of the Police College for their efforts and achievements in cultivating talents and providing new blood to the Force.

He also called on the graduating officers to put into practice the discipline, knowledge and skills they had acquired from training, and shoulder the responsibility of serving the community and maintaining law and order.

"Be resilient in face of setbacks. With professionalism, commitment to excellence and dedication to work, you can overcome challenges, gain immense job satisfaction and win the support and trust of the community," he encouraged the graduating officers.

A total of 15 probationary inspectors and 199 recruit constables passed out today.


Police Report No. 3
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, August 4, 2007