The annual Hong Kong Police Force Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at the Police Headquarters on November 2 to pay tribute to regular and auxiliary officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Among those honouring the fallen officers at the ceremony were Commissioner Lo Wai-chung, Senior Directorate Group members, officers at Assistant Commissioner rank and their auxiliary and civilian equivalents as well as representatives from Major Police Formations and Auxiliary Police Formations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Commissioner Lo said, "We are here today to honour all members of the Hong Kong Police Force, both regular and auxiliary, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community of Hong Kong. This solemn ceremony is also a fitting tribute to the dedication to duty and fortitude of all members of staff who have served in the Force over the past 174 years.

"Since the founding of the Hong Kong Police Force in 1844, members of the Force have been facing different dangers in the course of our duties. Without fear, we have always put the people of Hong Kong first in our determination to ensure the safety and stability of this city. We are deeply grieved by the death of Senior Police Constable Lum Hoi-wan of Traffic Kowloon West in the course of duty in March this year. This tragedy once again reflects police work is filled with dangers and uncertainties. We are gathered here in remembrance today in order to mourn our comrades who have paid the ultimate price to safeguard Hong Kong.

"We are also joined by members of the Hong Kong Police Old Comrades' Association, the Royal Hong Kong Police Association and former Force members. Like the many who came before them, they represent the finest traditions of service to the community for which the Force is both famed and justifiably proud – traditions, which continue today and are passed on from generation to generation and that make the Hong Kong Police Force one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the world."

After Commissioner Lo's speech, the Police bugler sounded the "Last Post" to signal a two-minute silence, after which Commissioner Lo laid the Force wreath, followed by Auxiliary Police Commandant Yang Joe-tsi with the Auxiliary Force wreath.