Police chief vows action against those targeting officers with online abuse following Hong Kong’s extradition bill protests
- Private data of more than 400 officers and 100 of their family members has been published on the internet
- Some internet users claiming to be teachers imply officers’ children will face prejudicial treatment
Hong Kong’s police chief has rushed to quell anger among frontline officers after the fallout of the anti-extradition bill protests and vowed to take action against those targeting them with online abuse and public humiliation.
Commissioner of Police Stephen Lo Wai-chung and other top managers promised to set up a committee to review protest operations during a meeting with representatives from the four police associations at the Wan Chai headquarters on Wednesday.
Separately, security chief John Lee Ka-chiu told lawmakers the public should not vent their fury with the government at police officers, revealing the private data of more than 400 officers and 100 of their family members had been published on the internet, a practice known as doxxing.
“If the public has any discontent with the government, please don’t vent against our officers. They were also threatened with violence,” Lee said.
Chairman of the Superintendents’ Association Ronny Chan Man-tak said management listened to officers’ frustrations during a 1½ hour meeting.