Police Constable
Police Constables are invariably first at the scene of major crimes, emergencies, heated disputes and many other unexpected situations. In order to handle the challenging job nature of a Police Constable, one must possess the following attributes:-
Self motivation
Positive thinking
Common sense
Determination
Integrity and Honesty
Once appointed as a Recruit Police Constable, trainees will need to undergo 27 weeks of foundation training which includes:-
Laws
Police procedures
Sociology in policing
Psychology in policing
Footdrill
Physical training
Tactics and use of force
Weapon handling
Practical exercises
All Recruit Police Constables must pass the Final Examination before passing out from the Hong Kong Police College.
Recruit Police Constable Professional Diploma Programmes
Upon successful completion of the 27-week Recruit Police Constable’s (RPC) foundation training programmes, the Hong Kong Police College may award RPC trainees with vocational qualifications that are recognized under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF), namely “Professional Diploma in Policing”* for RPC.
*QF Level 4 (at the same level as an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma).
Training Venues
Hong Kong Police College is equipped with various professional facilities and venues to provide training of excellent quality.