Police chief warns recruits of hidden security threats
HKFP · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s national security police chief used a Police College passing-out parade on Saturday to urge new officers to watch for threats at the earliest stage, saying national security risks were often concealed within the community. Speaking after the ceremony, the police commissioner also said that despite a peaceful-looking social atmosphere, hidden undercurrents remained.
Key Points
- At Saturday’s passing-out parade at the Police College, Andrew Kan told 17 probationary inspectors and 110 recruit constables to stay vigilant against national security risks.
- Kan said national security challenges had become “more invisible” and warned recruits about “external forces,” “soft resistance,” and “ideological infiltration,” without giving examples.
- He told graduates that during patrols and case handling they should think ahead and identify threats early to stop risks “in the bud.”
- After the ceremony, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow said Hong Kong might appear calm overall, but “undercurrents” could still be found everywhere.
- Chow made the remark when answering a question about the sentencing, the previous day, of Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho.
Why It Matters
The remarks show that national security policing remains central to frontline expectations for new officers, even when public order appears stable. They also indicate that officials continue to frame less clearly defined conduct, including “soft resistance,” as an area requiring close scrutiny.