Police College commended for nurturing outstanding officers
The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Dr York Chow, has commended the Police College for nurturing a pool of high-calibre, outstanding police officers to serve the community and make important contributions to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
Reviewing a passing-out parade of 20 probationary inspectors and 172 recruit constables at the Police College on October 28, he attributed this good work to the professional training provided by the Police College and the dedication and commitment of its teaching staff.
Dr Chow pointed out that the work of the Force in providing a wide range of services could be amongst the most difficult, challenging and complicated of all professions.
"Competent skills, unswerving determination, integrity and uprightness of character, and a wealth of general knowledge are required of you as police officers.
"The community expects you to display great courage and fortitude of spirit in discharging your duties. Quick response and sound judgment are also required. You must also demonstrate perseverance, resolve and bravery in the face of emergencies," he told the graduating officers.
Encouraging the officers to pursue lifelong learning, Dr Chow said he was confident that the officers would rise to whatever challenges they were going to encounter on the way with continuous learning and a steadfast will.
Meanwhile, Dr Chow noted that the departments under the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau had been working in partnership with the Force on various fronts, such as the close co-operation between the Social Welfare Department and the Police in tackling the problem of family violence. He believed the co-operation between the Force and the Bureau would become even closer in responding to changing social needs.
Dr Chow also noted that police officers were actively participating in volunteer work and the Force was committed to promoting volunteer services with the aim of "Building a Caring Workforce".
"I'm well aware that the Force is noted worldwide for its professionalism and distinction. It's also a caring Force taking the interests of the community at heart," he said.
Dr Chow hoped that the graduating officers would uphold the high level of professionalism of the Force and its fine tradition of caring for society, and continue to dedicate themselves to community services to build a healthy, peaceful, stable and harmonious society.
Dr York Chow inspecting officers on parade