Outgoing police chief salutes force

Judy Cui

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee, whose term concludes on April 1, yesterday expressed gratitude to his colleagues within the force, reflecting on 36 years of service.

Siu joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force as a probationary inspector in December 1988. He was promoted to police commissioner in June 2021.

The chief noted in a radio interview that officers faced "unprecedented challenges" during the social unrest, when officers and their families endured significant stress and were subjected to attacks.

Siu said the force has since emerged more robust through collective efforts to restore order, noting that this commitment made a "significant contribution" to Hong Kong's transition from chaos to order and its advancement from stability to prosperity.

He highlighted the police's evolution over the past three decades, particularly the enhanced relationship between law enforcement and the public since the 1990s. The positive change has been fostered through an intensified focus on public engagement and community awareness.

Siu also mentioned reforms such as canceling the physical fitness assessment and upgrading gym facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle among officers.

Siu said he would deeply miss the force, which he characterized as "the world's most efficient, dedicated, capable, and passionate team."