The HongKong Police.doc

Force Vision, Common Purpose and Values VisionThat Hong Kong remains one of the safest and most stable societies in the worldOur Common Purpose The Hong Kong Police Force will ensure a safe and stable society by : upholding the rule of law maintaining law and order preventing and detecting crime safeguarding and protecting life and property working in partnership with the community and other agencies striving for excellence in all that we do maintaining public confidence in the Force Our Values Integrity and Honesty Respect for the rights of members of the public and of the Force Fairness, impartiality and compassion in all our dealings Acceptance of responsibility and accountability Professionalism Dedication to quality service and continuous improvement Responsiveness to change Effective communication both within and outwith the Force Organization Structure:?Organization Chart of HKPF The Hong Kong Police Force has an establishment (as at 2012-09-30) of 28,379 disciplined officers supported by 4,684 civilian officers. Police History: ?Changes to the Policing Model and the Return of Sovereignty 1994-99 As the nature of Hong Kong society changed, the police force also changed with it, moving away from a para-military policing model to become a service orientated modern force, determined to engage the public in crime prevention, and remaining open and accountable for its actions. This change did not happen overnight; cultures take time to adjust.? The professionalism of the serving officers, coupled with continued recruitment of motivated officers with higher academic standards, and introduction of information technology, enabled the Force to move forward and meet the rising expectations of the Hong Kong public. This impetus has been maintained, and the Force is committed to seeking continuous improvement to meet the challenges of an ever-changing future. With