Mr Au joined the Force in 1968. After his promotion to Chief Superintendent, he had served in the Personnel Services Branch, Kowloon West Regional Headquarters and Sau Mau Ping District. He also served as President of Hong Kong Police Credit Union from 1994 to 2002.

Many colleagues, led by Commissioner Lee Ming-kwai, have attended the funeral service to pay their last respect to Mr Au.

Force members will cherish Mr Au's valuable contribution to the promotion of staff welfare, and remember him with great affection and respect.