Tag Archives: Hong Kong

This article provides a detailed chronology and description of the civil unrest that has taken place in Hong Kong since June, along with the police response. Protesters have stepped up their actions from throwing bricks to petrol bombs to an … Continue reading →

Hong Kong experienced mass protests last week, resulting in riot police deployment and extensive use of tear gas. When an estimated 2 million people returned to the streets on Sunday, however, they were met by “lightly-armed officers, many of them … Continue reading →

This article provides an overview of the challenges facing the Hong Kong police during recent mass protests, including fatigue and frustration. The city-state’s police have long had an enviable reputation but are being tested in the current situation.

The Hong Kong Police College has announced that its two main training programs have been accredited by the nation’s academic council for accreditation. The police constable program is now recognized as equivalent to an associate’s degree and the police inspector … Continue reading →

Hong Kong ranks 15th best out of 175 countries in the 2013 corruption perceptions index. This article recounts how corrupt the country was in the 1970s and how the police chief superintendent’s secret bank accounts led to creation of HK’s … Continue reading →

This article describes a new initiative in Hong Kong to use positive psychology in police training to help officers be resilient, grateful, and happier. The focus coincides with the force’s “Living the Values” program currently emphasizing acceptance of responsibility and … Continue reading →