A concise history of Hong Kong. The 1890s brought challenges, both operational and organisational - there were outbreaks of bubonic plague in 1893–94; whilst the annexation of the New Territories (an additional 356sq.miles of land) in 1898–99, created difficult, but surmountable problems. The recruitment of Europeans to the force ceased in 1994,[13] and in 1995 the Royal Hong Kong Police took responsibility for patrolling the boundary with China. Images show police hitting people with batons and using pepper spray on a train in Hong Kong's metro. On 30 April 1841, 12 weeks after the British landed in Hong Kong, Captain Charles Elliot established a policing authority in the new colony, empowering Captain William Caine to enforce Qing law in respect of local inhabitants and "British Police Law" for "non-natives". [10], The 1950s saw the commencement of Hong Kong's 40-year rise to global prominence, during which time the Hong Kong Police tackled many issues that have challenged Hong Kong's stability. The Hong Kong Police Force and SDU have also appeared in popular video game series such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and Sleeping Dogs. Part Two tracks the history of the HKP's formation in the 1840s and examines how colonial policing in Hong Kong has changed over time. Strong leadership, both of Hong Kong and of the force, began to pay dividends towards the latter part of the 19th century, and business prospered accordingly. The independence of Hong Kong's judiciary is seen as crucial to its role as an international financial hub and an interface between mainland China's closed capital system and … [14][15] Following Chris Tang's appointment as the Commissioner of Police in November 2019, the police force changed its motto from "We serve with pride and care", which had been used for more than 20 years, to "Serving Hong Kong with honour, duty and loyalty. While changes have been implemented throughout the People's Republic of China (PRC) since the transfer of sovereignty in 1997, the Hong Kong Police Force (formerly the Royal Hong Kong Police Force) has since been responsible for serving the city. The HKPF consists of some 34,000 officers, including the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force, civil servants, and its Marine Region (3,000 officers and 143 vessels as of 2009). [25] Several lawsuits were filed in October 2019 against the HKPF for failure to refusal to show identification during protests.[26][27]. Moreover, doubts about the willingness of the Hong Kong people to accept Indian officers who had worked, and often abused their authority under the Japanese administration[how?] (Tyrone Siu/Reuters) An independent inquiry into police handling of … This means PTU D Team 1st Team 3rd car. For example, senior constable and sergeant ranks are plastic ranks on the sleeve of the uniform. In the 1970s and 1980s, large numbers of Vietnamese boat people arrived in Hong Kong, posing challenges first for marine police, secondly for officers who manned the dozens of camps in the territory and lastly for those who had to repatriate them. Current uniforms were changed in the mid 2000s. The first female inspector joined in 1949, followed by the first intake of Woman Police Constables in 1951 - currently about 14 percent of the force is female, being represented in all ranks between constable and assistant commissioner. Colonial policing in Hong Kong is "policing with Chinese characteristics." The vehicles which are assigned to airport duties have additional yellow emergency vehicle lighting. Riot helmets are worn for riot control. Police officers enjoy remuneration far exceeding median incomes in the Special Administrative Region (HK$18,000 per month in 2019[28]), the base rate for newly recruited police constables with minimal high school education being HK$24,110 per month and that for high school matriculants being HK$42,655. Digitpol, a Cyber Crime Investigation Agency provides operational and forensic support to firms that have fallen victim to BEC fraud, email fraud, invoice fraud and the stolen funds have been wired to bank accounts in Hong Kong. All police vehicles are government property and so bear licence plates starting with "AM". “Rome was not built in one day”. In 1956, supporters of the China Nationalist movement defied government regulations providing the pretext for the eruption of conflict with pro-Communist activists and sympathisers - serious disorder was suppressed by the force and British military. When war came again in 1941, an unknown number of police officers and reserves - Chinese, Indian, European and Eurasian - had their lives taken by the Japanese during both the main conflict and the occupation. [7], A police force has been serving Hong Kong since shortly after the island was established as a colony in 1841. Tunic may be removed under warmer weather. [46], Police officers in summer uniform in 1954. In 1966, Communist groups fanned the flames of discontent: Riots broke out over a price rise on the Star Ferry. [11] At the turn of the 1980s, the Hong Kong Police Force began marketing itself as "Asia's Finest".[12]. Winter Uniform: Cornflower blue (or white, for commissioned officers) shirts with necktie, worn under a navy blue tunic and Sam Browne Belt, with navy blue uniform trousers. Hong Kong police have said their new definition of media representatives will help frontline officers enforce the law. Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – Hong Kong’s High Court today ruled that the police complaint mechanism in use violates the Bill of Rights on torture and cruel treatment. Chief Inspectors have a wide black stripe fitted on their police hats. Hong Kong Police Force uniform currently comprises: Uniform Branch: Dark navy blue jacket with the words 'Police', in English and Chinese, in reflective white tape, on the front left breast and back. In the 2010s, the police force played a prominent role in relation to the 2014 Hong Kong protests and 2019–20 Hong Kong protests. The court also ruled that police officers not prominently displaying their identification numbers also violated the Bill of Rights. History of the police force under British and Chinese rule. [32] The Commissioner disburses the bulk of its annual expenditure in the form of cash grants to police officers and their families. The first chief of police was Captain William Caine, who also served as the Captain of the Chief Magistrate.[1]. Sword design was based on 1897 pattern British Army infantry officer's sword and used for formal occasions such as parade out or Legal Opening Day. [8] By October 1842, an organised police force (still under the direction of Caine who was also Chief Magistrate) was routinely bringing criminals before the courts for trial. On 1 July 1997, when China resumed sovereignty over Hong Kong, the "Royal" prefix was removed from the force's title, changing it to "Hong Kong Police Force". Until 1998, all officers wore a whistle lanyard over the left shoulder running under the epaulet with the double cord attached to a whistle tucked in to the left breast tunic pocket. Up until December 2004, when a year-round blue uniform was adopted, the Hong Kong Police continued to wear two seasonal uniforms - a green/khaki summer uniform (tan for women officers) and a dark blue uniform for winter, with constables and sergeants wearing blue shirts and more senior staff wearing white ones. [4], In April 2012, the Hong Kong Police Force publicly confirmed a ten-year contractual agreement with the 3M Cogent company to develop the biometric arm of the organization. Throughout this period, the Hong Kong Police had successfully tackled many issues that had challenged the city's stability. 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Wong, Policing in Hong Kong (Ashgate, 2012), Kam C. Wong. T means Traffic Police, KW means Kowloon West, and 2 means the second car of the Kowloon West Traffic Unit. Pursuant to the one country, two systems principle, HKPF is officially independent of the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, which under usual circumstances may not interfere with Hong Kong's local law enforcement affairs. This page was last edited on 12 December 2020, at 06:00. Chief inspector is a rank which is not used by the police forces in most of the countries. known as the Hong Kong Police (HKP), is the largest disciplined service under the Security Bureau of Hong Kong. All HKPF officers are employed as civil servants and hence required to uphold their political neutrality. The Hong Kong Police lost ten men during the turmoil which saw a ten-month campaign of insurrection, bombing and murder. Members of the police were offenders with the highest profile and took most opprobrium. Inspector to senior superintendent ranks have an insignia on the collar of the uniform. Traffic Police cars include TKW 2. [citation needed], In 1974, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was created to give government wide-ranging powers to investigate corruption. The Police Children's Education Trust and Police Education & Welfare Trust disburse funds by way of scholarships, bursaries and grants for education expenses and to assist officers with needy children or in financial difficulty. Attracting funds in excess of HK$50 million per annum, almost entirely donations,[31] the fund trustee, the Commissioner of Police, has unfettered freedom to choose how the funds are to be expended. The history of the Hong Kong Police originates in 1841, when the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) was officially established by the British colonial government, the same year that the British had settled in Hong Kong. The book demonstrates how colonial policing in Hong Kong and elsewhere takes on the community's local color and hue in practice. In the 1970s and 1980s, large numbers of Vietnamese people arrived in Hong Kong, putting considerable strain on police resources – first for the marine police who intercepted them, then for the officers who processed them and manned the dozens of camps in the territory, and lastly for those who had to repatriate unsuccessful asylum applicants up until 1997. Most police vehicles in Hong Kong are equipped with both red and blue emergency vehicle lighting. During the 1950s and 1960s, the force struggled with corruption issues relating to bribes from syndicated drugs and illegal gambling operations. The policing of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the main towns of the New Territories follows a similar pattern. The HKPF is divided into five primary departments: Operations and Support, Crime and Security, Personnel and Training, Management Services, and Finance, Administration & Planning. Senior Constable, Sergeant and Station Sergeant ranks had their ranks moved to their shoulder slides. The 'Royal' title was bestowed upon the HKPF for their efforts in quelling communist riots in 1967. [35], Two trust funds established by statute in 1967 add further to the benefits enjoyed by members of the force. The older khaki uniforms were used for many decades. Although he was not to head the force after the war, his plans were both sound and progressive[how?]. Police say they were called to the scene amid … Internet fraud is rampant and Hong Kong is a key target for the transfer of funds. For several decades, Hong Kong was a 'rough-and-tumble' port with a 'wild west' attitude to law and order. Carroll, John Mark. The 1950s saw the start of Hong Kong's forty-year rise to global eminence. While changes have been implemented throughout the People's Republic of China (PRC) since the transfer of sovereignty in 1997, the Hong Kong Police Force (formerly the Royal Hong Kong Police Force) has since been responsible for serving the city. [citation needed] With the handover of sovereignty, the police force dropped the prefix "Royal" from its name. Motives and opportunities for corruption were many and varied, but mainly included poor pay and worries about China invading and abolishing pensions, while opportunities resulted from the vibrant growth in economic progress and its industrious, self-starting people were forming thousands of small street-level businesses all ripe for "protection.". Nearly a hundred Hong Kong police officers, two of them British, have been honoured for their service to the territory during last year’s pro-democracy protests, despite claims of brutality against [5], In the 2010s, the police force played a prominent role in handling the 2014 Hong Kong protests and 2019–20 Hong Kong protests. Sky blue shirts are worn by most officers, whilst white shirts are worn by senior officers. and it peaked between 1962 and 1974, involving officers of all ranks and ethnicities.[why?] [18][19], More recently, the Hong Kong Police Force has faced extensive allegations of misconduct during the 2019 protests including excessive force,[20][21] brutality,[22] torture,[23] and falsified evidence. The headgear worn during the 19th century varied according to ethnicity: the whites wore kepis, the Sikh Indians had turbans, and the Chinese wore a form of straw conical Asian hat. In 1945, firefighting responsibilities passed to a separate fire brigade. They are fitted with a black whistle on the front right pocket and insignia on the collar for commissioned officers. The fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911 brought civil unrest, and the start of World War I in 1914 saw many European officers enlist and return to the United Kingdom. "[16] The Economist suggested that this change would curry favour with the central government of China. [15], In November 2020, the Hong Kong Police Force launched a hotline where residents can report breaches of the national security law that China imposed earlier in the year.[16]. White tunics were worn by police bandsmen and senior officers for ceremonial occasions. "[12] The Economist suggested that this change would curry favour with the central government of China. Until 2007, EU, PTU, and TP vehicles have identification markings like this (1/3 PTUD, 23 EUKW, 2 TKW).[45]. The Royal Hong Kong Police Force (RHKP) reverted to its former name after the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to People's Republic of China.[6]. On 30 April 1841, twelve weeks after the British had landed in Hong Kong, orders were given by Captain Charles Elliot to establish a police force in the new colony.[why?] Hong Kong Bank Scam and Internet Investigation Unit. Hong Kong police officers were substantiated over the past year, after many complaints were withdrawn, resolved informally or could not be pursued, according to the force’s watchdog. The rank structure, organisation and insignia are similar to those used by the Metropolitan Police Service until the mid-1970s. a modern policing system It was formed on 1 May 1844 by the British Hong Kong government with a strength of 32 officers. The force played a prominent role in the process of the handover of sovereignty in 1997 and continues to perform ceremonial flag-raising on each anniversary. The same summer uniform and winter uniform was worn until 2005. Responsibility for law and order on the railway system, which runs through several Police Districts, is vested in the Railway District. police accountability, thus the title “Policing the HKP.” This is a first attempt to provide for a comprehensive, descriptive, and analytical account of the police accountability system in Hong Kong. Currently, they include the: The four serving officers' associations wield significant power, controlling half of the voting rights on the Police Force Council. [30], In addition, officers and their families enjoy substantial fringe benefits through the statutorily entrenched Police Welfare Fund which has current assets exceeding HK$200 million. This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Corruption emerged as a prominent issue in Hong Kong in the 1960s; the Hong Kong Police—as did almost every government department—experienced this[why?] The officers joined the police force while Hong Kong was still under British rule, in the 1990s, and now occupy senior roles. The Commissioner of Police serves as the commander of the HKPF and reports directly to the Secretary for Security. He generally acts as second in command in a head quarter. Viewed from an institutional perspective, this research critically reviews the community policing programmes that were implemented in Hong Kong since late 1960s to present. [9], During World War II, the Kempeitai recruited former Chinese and Indian officers in the Japanese military police unit from 1942 to 1945. The last European inspectorate officers joined in 1994. Until 1997, the St Edward's Crown was used in the insignia, when it was replaced with the Bauhinia flower crest of the Hong Kong government. Besides the richness of a variety of delicious foods, romantic sunsets of Capri, the golden voice of Luciano Pavarotti and other classical music legends, the sound of the Opera and mandolins all around that fill the atmosphere and the gifts of ancient history that the mangnifico Italia boasts ,Italy is also home to THE ITALIAN MAFIA. The Water Police had four barely serviceable launches. Policing in Hong Kong: History and Reform (CRC: Taylor and Francis, 2015), This page was last edited on 12 November 2020, at 19:26. Superintendents also have a small white stripe fitted on the police hat. Responsibility for the city's prisons passed out of the control of the police in 1879. In warmer weather, reflective vests with white sleeves are an alternative. The independence of Hong Kong's judiciary is seen as crucial to its role as an international financial hub and an interface between mainland China's closed capital system and … (December 1941 until August 1945) forced authorities to wind down the Sikh contingent. [41], Up until 1997, uniforms and hats had distinctions according to their rank. Uniform colour was black, however officers who had received a Commissioner of Police Commendation, or HE Governor's Commendation, were issued with and could wear a plaited black, yellow and red (Force colours) lanyard (for CP's Commendation) or red for Governor's. They are white (similar to No.3 Warm weather ceremonial uniform) or dark tunic. [2007] (2007). After the war, the mechanism of government in Hong Kong was in shambles; no men or equipment, devastated buildings and important resources like intelligence files, fingerprints, criminal records and personnel documents all lost or destroyed. Between 1949 and 1989, Hong Kong experienced several huge waves of immigration from mainland China, most notably 1958–62. South China Morning Post - Cliff Buddle. From 1942 to 1945, the Kempeitai recruited former Chinese and Indian officers in the Japanese military police unit[2] and headquartered at the Legislative Council Building. Females wore summer beige shirts with skirts. Tactical Units: these uniforms are identical to those of the Uniform Branch officers, although berets are worn rather than caps and trousers are tucked into boots. Prior to 1995, the British Army had operated the border patrol. The Hong Kong Police Force has ordered 10 new electric scooters for their officers to help reduce pollution in central Hong Kong. A chief inspector in Hong Kong generally assists the superintendent of police in commanding the police divisions and headquarters. This uniform was worn until about 2005 when the force switched to a slightly modernized version of the Winter Uniform, to be worn all year round. This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Carroll, John Mark. Emergency Unit, Police Tactical Unit, and Traffic Police have identification markings on the back of the car (no motorcycles of Traffic Police), for example, PTUD 1/3. [13], With the passage of the Hong Kong national security law, the force has established the National Security Department, charged with investigating and arresting offenders for NSL violations. From the return of HKPF, all patrol officers and inspectors had their whistle taken off. [36] These funds were also the recipients of, in total, HK$10 million of largess in 2017 from an undisclosed donor.[34]. Hong Kong's High Court ruled on Thursday that the city's police force is in breach of human rights protections by refusing to allow an independent body to examine complaints against officers. Judge Anderson Chow found that the city government has a duty under the Bill of Rights to ensure an … In addition, these new vehicles show the Force crest on the front part of the vehicle, which the Force has not used in the design of new vehicles for the last two decades. [24] In particular, the police were criticized for their failure to respond during the mob attack at the Yuen Long MTR station in July 2019. As Hong Kong began to flourish and make its place in the world, Britain began to take a dim view of the government's lack of grip in both public and private sectors, and officials with strong values and Victorian concepts of management and discipline were sent to raise standards. The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) is the primary law enforcement, investigation agency, and largest disciplined service under the Security Bureau of Hong Kong. Between 1949 and 1989, for example, Hong Kong experienced several huge waves of immigration from mainland China, most notably the period from 1958 to 1962. [29] In addition, all officers enjoy extensive housing benefits, free medical and dental benefits (including coverage of family members), with substantial vacation, sick and maternity leave allowances exceeding statutory minimums. Pips were modified with the Bauhinia flower in the middle replacing the insignia from the Order of the Bath. The ethnic composition of the inaugural force consisted of mixed Chinese, European nationals or Indians. [6][7] The Hong Kong Police Force has faced allegations of misconduct during the 2019 protests,[8][9] leading to several lawsuits filed in October 2019 against the HKPF for allegations of misconduct. The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) is the primary law enforcement, investigation agency, and largest disciplined service under the Security Bureau of Hong Kong. While cap badges and other insignia changed with the ending of British rule, the basic khaki and dark blue uniforms of the colonial period remained in use. The independence of Hong Kong's judiciary is seen as crucial to its role as an international financial hub and an interface between mainland China's closed capital system and the rest of the world. The history of the Hong Kong Police originates in 1841, when the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) was officially established by the British colonial government, the same year that the British had settled in Hong Kong. Policing in Hong Kong offers a report of selected aspects of law enforcement in one of the world’s most interesting locales, especially from the viewpoint of comparative social-science research. Following this, in the spring of 1967, at the time of the Cultural Revolution in China, left-wing workers instigated long and bloody riots. The conical hat of Chinese personnel disappeared after about 1920 and similar khaki drill (for hot weather) and dark blue uniforms (for cold seasons) were worn by all personnel. Since 2008, the Hong Kong Police Force have brought in the use of Battenburg markings for new police vehicles of the Traffic Branch Headquarters. EU means Emergency Unit, KW means Kowloon West, and 23 means the 23rd car of the Kowloon Emergency Unit. [1] Policemen from different ethnic groups were assigned a different alphabetical letter before their batch numbers: "A" for Europeans, "B" for Indians, "C" for local Chinese who spoke Cantonese, and "D" for Chinese recruited from Shandong Province. At the time of its establishment, the police force consisted of thirty-two men. An anti-government demonstrator walks past tear gas on Christmas Eve in Hong Kong, China, Dec. 24, 2019. For … [40], The HKPF continues to use similar ranks and insignia to those used in British police forces. A concise history of Hong Kong. The Green uniform can be seen in some of the older Hong Kong and Hollywood movies. The 'Royal' title was bestowed upon the HKPF for their efforts in quelling communist riots in 1967. Most police vehicles in Hong Kong are white, with a blue and red 3M retroreflective stripe around on the sides of the vehicle with wording "警 Police 察" in white, the only exception being the armoured personnel carriers specially designed for the Police Tactical Unit, which are wholly dark blue and with wording "警 Police 察" on a light blue background in white on the sides of the vehicle. Piracy on the seas was a constant challenge for the Water Police. 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