The Executive Committee Chairman of the Community Chest of Hong Kong, Dr Kwok Siu-ming, inspected the passing-out parade for 21 probationary inspectors and 157 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (June 22).
Dr. Kwok said in his speech that Hong Kong, as an international financial center and free trade port, is one of the safest and most stable cities in the world, which is attributable to its robust legal system and efficient and professional Police Force. He also described the Force as the pillar for maintaining public safety, playing a key role in law enforcement and crime fighting.
He added that Hong Kong was fortunate to have the Force to stand at the forefront to maintain social order and safeguard the life and property of citizens during the black-clad violence in 2019. He thanked the Force for its selfless efforts in swiftly restoring Hong Kong to normality and stability, thus achieving a major transition from chaos to order and embarking on a new era of advancing from stability to prosperity.
He recognized that the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, which came into effect in March this year, plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. He added that it also contributes to the steadfast implementation of "One Country, Two Systems", which provides solid legal protection for both Hong Kong citizens and international investors and ensures the society's long-term stability. Noting that social stability is crucial to creating a favorable business environment, he strongly supported the implementation of the Ordinance. He believed that citizens and enterprises can only have a stable environment in which to live and operate businesses, and the economy can achieve sustainable growth when the Force is a high-quality professional team.
Dr. Kwok greatly appreciated the works of the Force in supporting the underprivileged, which is in line with the mission of the Hong Kong Community Chest, saying that the Force has all along been serving the community with a people-oriented spirit and dedicated to building a caring society through organizing various charitable fund-raising activities and volunteer works, and thus fostering a culture of giving and making a contribution to the society.
Finally, he told the graduates that the Police College trains their physical fitness or legal knowledge and, more importantly, cultivates their self-discipline and integrity. He encouraged them to use the valuable knowledge, skills, and values learned during their training to face future challenges and opportunities. He also reminded graduates to uphold their beliefs and original aspirations in times of difficulties and pressure, move forward bravely, and strive to achieve their goals.
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